London 'It was a big surprise': 12-year-old cancer patient gets surprise party on rooftop outside hospital room window Share Felix Ward was in shock when his father opened the blinds to his hospital room. His parents had arranged for a big party of family and friends to gather on top of the LHSC visitor parking garage, which is right outside his room. “It was a big surprise, everybody had signs,” said Felix, a 12-year-old St.
Thomas boy with cancer who is at Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). A few minutes later, Felix arrived at the party. Doctors had given him permission to attend the event as long as he wore a mask.
Having been in hospital for the past six weeks, this was a nice boost. Felix Ward – a 12 year old with cancer – waves to family and friends from his hospital room at London Health Sciences Centre on Aug 10, 2024. (Brent Lale/CTV News London) “The toughest part has been not being able to see people,” he said.
“It's been good to see everybody here”. Chairs were set up on the roof, and Felix took turns shaving people’s heads. “We're here to support our grandson who's got cancer, and we're all going to shave our heads for him,” said Val Ward, Felix’s grandfather.
“I’ve never done this before, but it's a special day for everybody. It’s a family affair.” Ward was diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphoma.
“It's a pretty rare cancer, but a very aggressive one,” said Priscilla Ward, Felix’s mom. “It's just a rea.