Thousands Rally To Bring Joy To 3-Year-Old Boy Known As 'The Butterfly Child'

November 3, 2025

In Kansas City, Missouri, thousands of people came together to celebrate the life and spirit of a very special 3-year-old boy — Tucker Langford.

community parade for child hospice
Credit: KMBC 9 News

Tucker was born in December 2021 with a rare genetic skin disorder called Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB) — often called “butterfly skin” because those who have it have skin as delicate as a butterfly’s wings. Despite his challenges, Tucker has touched countless hearts with his courage and smile.

Recently, after doctors also diagnosed him with a rare heart condition, his family made the heartbreaking decision to bring him home for hospice care.

That’s when the Kansas City community — and even people from across the country — decided to do something incredible.

Nearly 2,000 bikers, trucks, jeeps, and even a few dogs rolled through town in a massive parade to honor Tucker. It was a beautiful sight — engines rumbling, flags waving, and love filling the air.

It was clear to everyone there that Tucker’s story has inspired more people than his family could have ever imagined.

Watch the heartwarming video below.


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