I wish to go to an LAFC game
Senoch, 6
cancer
Senoch is usually very shy around new people, but once he feels at ease, his personality shines through especially when he’s talking about the things he loves. A passionate soccer fan, his heroes include Son Heung-Min, Lionel Messi and his favourite racing car drivers. In his spare time, Senoch enjoys playing soccer and games like FC25 and F1 2024. When he grows up, he hopes to become a soccer player himself.
From a young age, Senoch has shown remarkable courage, especially when facing challenges far beyond what any child should have to endure. At just five years old, Senoch was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer after sudden abdominal pain led to multiple ER visits, emergency surgery and the shocking discovery. Chemotherapy began immediately, bringing months of fear, pain, and uncertainty. Enduring four rounds of intense and painful chemotherapy required strength and determination well beyond his years and Senoch was eventually declared cancer free, which is a milestone his family describes as nothing short of extraordinary.
As his wish approached, anticipation brought with it a powerful sense of accomplishment. This was not simply a trip or an event, but recognition of what Senoch had overcome. His original wish was simple: ‘To go to an LAFC game’. What unfolded became far more than he ever imagined. He toured the stadium, spent meaningful time in the locker room with captain Aaron Long, and even discovered his favourite player Son Heung-Min’s locker had been transformed into his own, filled with LAFC gear and displaying his name proudly. On game day, he walked out hand in hand with Son Heung-Min, into a stadium of 75,000 fans, gathering all his courage as he stepped onto the pitch confidently. It was an unbelievably special experience that filled him with joy and validation. After the match, he met the entire LAFC team. Each moment was thoughtful and personal, making him feel truly special.
“Seeing him walk onto that field with his head high… it was a joy we’ll never forget,” Senoch’s parents shared. “This wish gave him pride, confidence, and a sense of just how far he has come. Knowing this was given because of what he had fought through made it mean everything. It reminded him that his resilience mattered.”
