The Michigan kindergartener superhero inspiring others



When Grayson Johnson was diagnosed with kidney cancer late last year, his parents, Alyssa and CJ, were worried their brave little boy had met his match. So when it came time for Grayson’s chemo treatments, a family friend sent him a Spiderman costume for courage. Grayson’s story exploded on social media, and soon, more people started sending him different superhero costumes, boosting his confidence during each difficult day. NBC News’ Jose Diaz-Balart shares how Grayson inspires others around him and how it led to his family’s plan to give costumes to other kids who may need extra help staying strong.

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31 comments

  1. I remember years ago this little boy approx 6 had kidney cancer. He went through the treatments but passed at either 9 or 10 years old.
    I don't think he ever had a kidney transplant.

  2. God bless, u guys are amazing, well done grayson, you are a hero

  3. I pray for him to get well.

  4. GOD BLESS YOU GRAYSON!, YOU ARE OUR REAL LIFE HERO!!!

  5. One of my friends lost his son Miles, he was only three years old. I just can't imagine…💔 I'm so thankful that Grayson is on the road to recovery and making happiness for people along the way!

  6. A surviver little but larger then life itself is a fantastic story of love ❤️ 😍 God Bless 🙌 him ❤️ 💙 💜 from all Americans 🙏

  7. That kid is awesome I wish him nothing but the best

  8. This little boy will be known as the boy who loves marvel dc and hopefully he will be invited to Disney marvel studios to show support for children who have cancer will share love

  9. Where can I send a costume

  10. This is so awesome!! He is Awesome,and Strong,with such a Positive Energy,,keep it up!! Lovely parents as well!!

  11. LORD Jesus please heal Grayson kidney 😀❤️🖐️🙏🙏

  12. Sometimes kids are bigger than adults.

  13. 😇🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

  14. Lchaim from Yaacova 11. Spidermom

  15. Braveheart Grayson 💕
    "The Real Spiderman"
    Blessings to All…. 💕

  16. Kid is living his dream without fear. What a hero!
    I hope our young friend can get the stem cell therapy that he needs to survive.

  17. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  18. Thanks NBC NEWS; for bringing a story with hope and love. 💖

  19. God bless you Grayson Keep on finding!

  20. Good job 👍 guys

  21. That's generous of him thinking about others.