Acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Albert Cornelius, MD, a pediatric oncologist at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, said, “He is doing great.” “And you wouldn’t know he was being treated for cancer just by looking at him.” (Spectrum Health Beat | Chris Clark)

Keegan’s wish day included a surprise visit from Griff, the mascot of the Grand Rapids Griffins, as well as a one-on-one skating lesson. (Spectrum Health Beat | Chris Clark)

“Every day when he gets off the bus, all he wants to do is skate,” Raeann Elliott, Keegan’s mother, said. “If I don’t bring him back inside before dark, he’ll stay out here until it gets dark.” (Spectrum Health Beat | Chris Clark)

Keith, Keegan’s father, said, “Make a Wish and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital are simply great organizations.” “We are quite fortunate.” (Spectrum Health Beat | Chris Clark)

Keegan began ice skating in 2018, but had to take a break due to treatment. His mother stated that he was back at it as soon as he was able. (Spectrum Health Beat | Chris Clark)

In April, Keegan will finish his treatment at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s Ethie Haworth Children’s Cancer Center. (Spectrum Health Beat | Chris Clark)

As the sun began to drop on the ice, Keegan and Griff continued to skate and smash the hockey puck back and forth. (Spectrum Health Beat | Chris Clark)

The sun shone brightly on Keegan Williams’ new backyard ice-skating rink, which he had built himself.

He ran home after the school bus dropped him off at the end of the street.

Keegan had no idea what Make a Wish Michigan had planned for him, but he’d find out soon enough.

Griff, the mascot for the Grand Rapids Griffins, paid a surprise visit, as well as a one-on-one skating session.

Griffins goods put into a goody bag.

In addition, the city of Wyoming, Michigan has designated January 28 as “Keegan Williams Day.”

Keegan jumped right on the ice after cutting the ribbon on his new ice rink.

“Every day when he gets off the bus, all he wants to do is skate,” said his mother, Raeann Elliott. “If I don’t bring him back inside before dark, he’ll stay out here until it gets dark.”

For nearly three years, Keegan has been battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This wish indicates that the conclusion of treatment is near.

Keegan and his family are well-known to Albert Cornelius, MD, a pediatric oncologist at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Cornelius stated, “He is doing fine.” “And you wouldn’t know he was being treated for cancer just by looking at him.”

In April, Keegan will finish his treatment at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s Ethie Haworth Children’s Cancer Center.

Keith Williams, his father, said the community’s constant support has made the entire process much simpler.

He described Make-A-Wish and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital as “wonderful organizations.” “We are quite fortunate.”

As the sun began to drop on the ice, Keegan and Griff continued to skate and smash the hockey puck back and forth.

Keith joked that the backyard now need a Zamboni.

In the summer, he and Keegan enjoy the outdoors and spend a lot of time hunting and fishing.

Keegan has spent the last few years honing his ice skating talents. He began skating in 2018, but had to stop due to treatment.

Raeann stated he was back at it as soon as he could.

“The prize for what he’s been through is the smile on this guy’s face,” she remarked, her eyes welling up with tears.