School Plans Special Graduation Ceremony For Student With Dying Mother

March 31, 2019

A high school in Virginia held a special graduation ceremony for a student who's mother was told she had only a week to live.

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Abby attends Powhatan High School in Powhatan, VA. Her mother was diagnosed with stage four Esophageal Cancer three months ago.

On Monday, she was told she only has a week to live due to her kidneys failing.

Principal Mike Massa and a few teachers made sure that Abby's mother would see her graduate high school before she passed.

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Abby's mother passed away the next morning.

"Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Thank you [Principal Mike Massa], Ms. Baltimore and Mrs. Smith for arranging this special moment for the family," Powhatan County Public Schools Superintendent Eric Jones said.