# @whlgiants on Facebook

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://facebook.com/reel/2040173600179876
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66636471-whlgiants-facebook
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- **Posted:** 2026-03-09T20:30:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** x - Vancouver Giants (@whlgiants) — https://gondola.cc/whlgiants

## Caption

Last night, we had the honour of welcoming a real life hero to the #BeASuperhero game ♥️💪

Thank you so much to Mavrik and his family for coming to the game, hyping the boys up with fist bumps and the lineup read, taking part in our ceremonial puck drop, and cheering the boys to an epic win! 

Last October, Mavrik was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma. The 2-year-old has been experiencing fatigue and had very little appetite- and then his parents noticed a small bump on his belly. They took him to their local doctor in Prince George, and when Mavrik’s scans came back, he was quickly medevacked straight to BC Children’s Hospital. Mavrik had a tumor inside him that was larger than his head. 

The tumor wrapped around major arteries, his gallbladder, and kidney, and was pressing against his spine. The situation felt dangerously complex, but Mavrik rose to the challenge. He underwent seven rounds of chemo, two stem cell transplants, tumor reduction surgery and radiation therapy. 

Mavrik has now spent over 200 nights at BC Children’s hospital and recently began immunotherapy. But through it all, he’s never lost his spark. Mavrik is known on his medical unit as “the hockey kid”, often playing hallway hockey in his jersey- even during treatments. Time and again, Mavrik has found moments of joy, showing determination and resilience beyond his years.

After 16 months of treatment and what looked to be light at the end of the tunnel, Mavrik was recently faced with a localized relapse - but he is not done fighting.

If you wish to show your support for Mavrik and his family, you can visit their GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/back-on-the-ice-mavriks-fight-against-relapse 

You can also follow their Facebook page: Mavrik’s battle with cancer - to stay updated on his journey. ♥️

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