The family of a Robertsdale boy who inspired many is mourning the loss after he passed away on Thursday.
Branson Blevins, 11, was fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Italy. His mother, Nichole Blevins, shared a message of courage.
"We will spend the rest of our lives missing him, aching for him, and trying to live in a way that honors who he was. Our family will never be the same," Blevins said. "A piece of our hearts will always be with him. But we want the world to know his name, his story, and his light.
"So please, if you loved Branson, LIVE LIKE BRANSON," she continued. "Be brave. Be kind. Include everyone. Protect the ones you love. Laugh hard. Love harder. Chase life with everything you have. Never back down. Always leave people better than you found them."
The Blevins family went to Rome, Italy, to receive the best treatment for Branson. The treatment has been documented online.
Nichole Blevins said she hopes her son's story will lead people to Christ.
"In just 11 short years, Branson touched more lives than most people do in a lifetime," she stated. "He showed us what true strength looks like. He taught us to find joy even in the darkest moments. He reminded us that life isn't about how long we get to live, it's about how fiercely we love while we're here."
"I have shared our journey not for recognition but to touch lives, to encourage and to remind people of the power of love, resilience, and faith," Nichole Blevins continued. "To show that even in unimaginable pain…beauty, light, and hope can shine through."
A GoFundMe account set up for the family has raised over $635,000.
The Blevins family is asking for privacy to mourn their loss.
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