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Students Rally To Support Teacher After His Triumph Over Cancer

May 25, 2023

Students at Bay City Western High School in Michigan organized a heartwarming surprise to celebrate their beloved teacher and coach, Brendan Harrison, who recently emerged victorious in his battle against cancer.

Credit: @bcwbaseball on Twitter

The emotional reunion unfolded as students, friends and family joined forces to surprise him after his last and final chemo treatment.

His sister, Morgan, captured the heartwarming moment on video and shared it on TikTok.

@morganharrison112 Walkin out of chemo like….🎗️🩵 #harrisontough #strongertogether #fuckcancer #coloncancerawareness @bharrison721 @Kennedi Thomas ♬ Unstoppable (I put my armor on, show you how strong I am) - Sia

Brendan was diagnosed with colon cancer in October 2022.

On May 8, Harrison exited the health care facility after he completed his 12th round of chemotherapy.

"Big game today vs MP," the BCW baseball team wrote on Twitter. "But today was all about Coach Bubba. Brendan Harrison had his last chemo treatment today in his battle vs colon cancer. He kicked its a**. Whole team there to support him. Love ya Bubba!"

Big game today vs MP. But today was all about Coach Bubba. Brendan Harrison had his last chemo treatment today in his battle vs colon cancer. He kicked its ass. Whole team there to support him. Love ya Bubba! pic.twitter.com/kjEZtkQB5N

— bcwbaseball (@bcwbaseball) May 8, 2023

"He is a teacher and a high school varsity baseball coach so you can see his team along with many friends and family gathering together to congratulate him for such an accomplishment," Morgan Harrison told Storyful.