Big Ben Bowen (Saint Jude Children's Hospital)

[mrskenzyschmidt]

this is so sad i cried

[TheDottyjodavis]

I thought about hearing Ben's daddy speak the year after Ben passed away when I was at the County Cares seminar. I have had Ben's St Jude "collector card" every since that day and I think of Ben and his family often. You are one of the main reasons I continue to give to St. Jude. Peace be with you.

[juliegarcia411]

this made me and my little sister cry its so sad 2 hav a child yu love taken away :(

my prayers are with yu guys:)

[hbsccr23]

I knew him =(

[thelazybutt77]

God I can't believe people have to put up with this stuff

[roshon1980]

I can't believe how straight forward you were in this video. This video moved me greatly.

Remember this, St. Jude didn't give you the exta time with Ben, God did. Yes, St. Jude helped, but god gave you time. And you right, there are no words to describe what St. Jude can do for the very sickist children.

[TheAngelb14]

@neonLoVe101 i would like to work at saint jude too wen i get older



[musicgirl999]

No one deserves to go through something like this!!

[InfurnusChaotix]

I'm prone to Skin Cancer. I fucking hate Cancer. If I ever get cancer, I'm going to fly off the handle and scream. I'm only 20. >_<

[litz0510]

Big Ben...You are a brave and smiling Angel. You are an inspiration to other parent.

I know you are more happier now in heaven with Jesus..

[adkgirlsince01]

Chemo sucks. Trust me, i was just diagnosed with non hodkins lymphoma in October so yeah...

But yes chemo thursday if counts are good!

[Hans021220]

I am really deeply sorry for your loss!If it can be any comfort to you;your loss was heavens gain.He is cancerfree now,home with Jesus!

[Cheerforever211]

Dont be a hater and dislike!! Who ever disliked is pretty sick in the head!!! We love you baby Ben!!!

[xheathermichelle]

Ben was an adorable little boy, but he is with Jesus now and free of pain and in a much better place!!

[JodeeZander]

Your little boy is beautiful and so inspirational. God blessed you with an angel and he'll touch lives for years upon years. God holds him every night now!

[Doublebkflip]

Ben was an amazing little boy and he will never be forgotten. This has made me want to become a pedeatric oncologist

[wildbandgeeks101]

The Bowen family is from my state, and we all helped out so much. My church kept prayers. It was all so sad. We had bracelets were all the proceeds went to the Bowen family. When Big Ben died, it was devastating. We all miss him so much. God bless Saint Jude.

[sweetiemexoxo]

what an angel he was so cute his smile will always be with me as an treasure to me

[TheStarPhire]

Ben was such a precious little angel. His stay on earth was far too short. I'll treasure that sweet little smile always.

[MusicSongLives]

Last 2004, I saw Big Ben's video. It touch me in a way I can not explain. I remember the moment. I commit to automatically donate each month to St. Jude's Hospital and till this day Dec 2010 I do. Last August 25, 2010 I was diagnose with Breast Cancer. I finished my surgery, I am right now in my Chemo cycle then radiations will follow. Each step as its gets uncomfortable, I recall Big Ben. Then I smile and thank God for every single blessings.

[InTouchWithHIM]

@MusicSongLives I am sorry to hear about your breast cancer. How are you doing now? I sincerely hope better. Cancer of any kind can be so devastating. I hope and pray that you are doing better today than when you found out on August 25, 2010. My love and prayers are with you.

[Hans021220]

@InTouchWithHIM You ARE IN MY PRAYERS!

[Hans021220]

@MusicSongLives Have a speedy recovery!You are in my prayers!

[budcat8]

this is so sad if only you could of told me that he was sick before he died my mom is a nurse in that hospital well she would of helped you i would choose to help Ben so much i cry every night and pray for him to go to jesus this is very sad and i would do anything to help him and stop cancer

[xLifeIsBeautifulx3]

Ben, YOUR the kind of child that makes me want more than anything to help. I'm 13 but I'm so ready to become a pediatric oncologist and help little children just like you have life, and have time. <3

[pedro345000garcia]

this is the most depressing vidio ever and big ben has the most beautiful smile ever

let god forgive you tumor because i wont......

[musicgirl999]

My dream is to be a pediatric nurse!

[MsArmybrat9110]

This is sad. I attend UMHB in Belton, Texas and his dad came to speak today at our chapel about 9/11 and little Ben's battle. It was sad. R.I.P Ben. You were truely an angel just passing through.

[truthbeknowen]

He is in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus...

I have tears streaming down my face.

My heart and prayers go out to this family~

May God Bless you and keep you.

[clevelandiscursed]

he is up there in heaven away from all the pain and suffering, in eternal love and peace with God

[NMPros]

Soon to be held, fundraiser for children in the Albuquerque area. Looking for an organization to donate to at the time. See my profile.

[TheStyleStorm]

im a highschool student deciding about my future career...im considering becoming a pediatric oncologist and it's stories like this that push me towards it....RIP ben and all the children lost to cancer <3

[cavemeat]

such a worthy charity

[buildabeargirl1]

He's resting up there with my grandpa and my old bff. They both lost their battle. R.I.P. TO ALL WHOM PAST ;( <3

[ericbayman75]

Being a father who lost a 3 month girl to a rare form of Nieman Pick Type C. Its heart breaking to cope with the lost of a child. Watching this video brings back so many memories. May God bless the soul of Big Ben and the hearts of the family. You will always be in my prayer.

[Gmag88]

this video made me too sad :( these kids to not deserve to be sick...they did nothing wrong

[babiixgurlxo]

i cry each time i seethis video. god bless his family. he is in a happier place now and god is taking care of him. :-'(

[NICKJSELGDAVIDHJENS]

This is so sad. My mom had a a brain tumor and she died more than 7 years. It makes me want to cry to see a little kid go through what my mom went through because that was very tough for me and my family AND my mom to see. This little boy will definitely ALWAYS be in my prayers. God bless this child and this family.

[musicgirl999]

Such a beautiful little boy!

[wilcats2010]

I watch this every sunday!!!! I cry each time!!!

[mrswartz]

that's so sad. why do things like this happen? i hope he is in a better place now. God bless the Bowen family.

[HarveyRex23]

After watching this the first time, I couldn't get myself to watching this again. It's too depressing. It always sucks for a parent to having to out live their kids.

[Trish140hottes]

me too ='(

[maddyluvzyew09]

yeah..parents shouldnt have 2 bury their kids...hopefully the lil guys ok

[CONVERSExALLxSTAR]

this video brings tears to my eyes every time.

[TwilightAngel09]

when i was sick and in the hospital i made alil firend who also had at/rt saddly he passed away at the age of 3...he was one of my chemo buddy's and i miss him greatly

[rascalbell02]

my science teachers daughter from AT/RT as well. she was only 2. my prayers go out to all the kids and parents who have to deal with this horrible dissease. you will never be forgoten ben

[bridgewelder33]

i fill realy bad and cry hard very hard because ive been through a brain tumor iknow the pain he fills its helll even 4 the toughest manif a true man watches and cant cry some things wrong

[petalovespongy]

Such a beautiful family... in my heart forever, god bless you xo

[gloss2006]

What a beautiful child and wonderful family. Their strength is inspiring!

[4getmenot132]

I found this story while looking up videos for a fundraiser I'm doing for my birthday to raise money for St. Jude. Every time I watch it I become more inspired an more driven to put forth all of my efforts to help join the fight to make a difference! :o)

[nessygirl09]

omg this is so sad. i cried at the end. its unfair to those people and their families. a lot of people dont appreciate family until they are sick, dying, and/or are dead. be grateful for who you have and love.

[bolosmelga]

Events like this make me fell so angry, its so unfair for the child as well for the parents, after all their commitment and ending up with nothing but is memory, its deeply wrong, theres just no explanation.

[panthersgrly]

when he was crying and grbbing his dads hand....omg this is so sad. <3 rip :'[

[AshleyMarie170]

this video is soo sad. Ben was the cutest little boy i have ever seen. i am only 13 but i feel so bad for these families, my brother has a heart disease so i know how it feels sometimes. I cry and i pray for kids like this and god bless you guys for having that little boy. I dont think anyone could handle it as good as you did! :)

[jaketaustinlover11]

Thats so sad. He so cute and to young. I hope there find a way gor him to live. He so happy and cute.

[sgtharveycf]

He was such a cute, cute sweet little boy!

[myheartsspoken4]

This story touched my heart and soul in a way that I can not even explain. I cried so much for this lil guy. I know that he is in Gods hands. Please, to everyone who reads this, please, give (anything you can) to St. Judes research hospital. We can help. God bless you all.

[mgs1rex]

This changed my life forever RIP Big ben I know your up there with Jesus

[smirnoffs]

these children are the reason why i want to work for st. judes.

[caro0407]

This coming Saturday I will be traveling to Memphis for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Marathon. It is my first marathon. I will run the marathon in your son's honor. He is so beautiful and an inspiration. I was amazed by his smile. I have printed a picture that I will tape to the back of my shirt. Your story and Ben have touched me in a way that words just can't explain and I am sure that you are a very proud dad. Thank you for your strength.

Carolina

[Amandalovesanimals1]

Big Ben you are super de douper cute i saw you on tv once at the zoo poor thing i wish i can cure people like Big Ben

[nygirl4evax4]

at the end of this story i was crying hysterically. life is not fair at all. so many sick awful people get to live yet this amazing beautiful little boy dies.

[caro0407]

this is the reason why I am going to RUN the st jude marathon on saturday.... this is why. god bless ben and his family always.

[armailbag]

God bless YOU for having such a BIG HEART!

One mile at a time.

Art

[jnparsons]

This is soooo sad! I couldn't imagine being a parent at this hospital. I am soo thankful that they have a special place like this for children. I am a mother of a 1 year old and watching this or just these children I am sooo thankful that my child is healthy. I couldn't imagine being a parent of a sick baby I would want to trade places with them sooo bad and I would probably cry everyday I would look at them.God bless these children and I pray they find a TON of cures!<3

[amy14715]

thT SO SAD i almost cry

[escapetheworld]

Aww, what an adoreable and beautiful story. It brought tears to my eyes.

[butterflybabs]

I saw Big Ben on tv broke mt heart!!!!

[mgs1rex]

An amazing little boy he is in the arms of our lord jesus christ right now

[noeg210]

Such a beautiful and special little person.Rest in peace Ben.