‘Our beautiful boy has started on his next great adventure’: Youngster with rare form of terminal cancer dies just before his fourth birthday… days after community rallied together to give him touching tribute
- Morgan Ridler was diagnosed with adreno cortical carcinoma at the age of two
A ‘beautiful’ three-year-old boy has tragically died from a rare form of cancer just days before he was due to celebrate his fourth birthday.
Morgan Ridler, from Gorseinon near Swansea, was diagnosed with adreno cortical carcinoma at just two years old in October 2021.
Doctors told his family the cancer had spread rapidly and tragically Morgan died today, days before his fourth birthday on 7 July.
His death came just days after a community in Wales held a 7,000-vehicle strong parade in support of him.
A heartbreaking tribute on the Morgan’s army Instagram account posted this morning reads: ‘MORGAN GARETH JOHN RIDLER. 07.07.2019 – 28.06.2023.
‘Our beautiful boy started on his next great adventure at approximately 5.30am this morning. He was peaceful and comfortable with his family around him.
Morgan Ridler was diagnosed with adreno cortical carcinoma at just two years old
A tragic update on Instagram says: ‘Our beautiful boy started on his next great adventure at approximately 5.30am this morning’
Morgan was given two weeks to live last week after a 20 month battle with a rare cancer
‘Although it was faster than we could ever have anticipated, Morgan was in control at the very end, knowing he was safe and we were with him.
‘No more pain now, you fought so hard for so long, you always smiled regardless, you always laughed, you always loved.
‘Although I wish this never happened to us I know that we are better people for having known and loved you. You’ve taught us to be be more and love more.
‘In us you have inspired more love than I ever thought possible, you’ve created power for good and we are so grateful for you.
‘Our Morgs. Our Squishy.’
Thousands of local people including the Hell’s Angels and an entire marching band rallied in support of Morgan.
Local roads were cleared of traffic as lines of motorbikes passed by the house from which Morgan lay watching in a garden outside.
Colourful bunting was also draped across the street as curbs and walls were painted in rainbow colours to mark the parade and pay tribute to the toddler.
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A person dressed as Spider-Man even delivered a gift to Morgan as he lay smiling in the sun.
The heart-warming tribute saw a convoy of 7,000 vehicles pass through the Welsh town as locals showed their support.
Morgan’s mother Ms Ridler had said: ‘Last week Morgan was given two weeks to live after a 20 month battle with a rare cancer.
‘The childhood cancer ward on which he was treated is called rainbow ward, as rainbows always come after storms.
‘Our community wanted to symbolise this to honour him and the other children who have fought on the rainbow ward, and so the idea was born to paint rainbows all along the curbs on the road where we live.
‘Rainbows are a symbol of hope for anyone who needs them and so for the community, despite Morgan’s terminal diagnosis, he has become a symbol of hope as he always has a smile and joy for life.
‘We started a small charity in his name some months ago and we support families of children who are fighting cancer in South Wales.
‘So his legacy is love. Cancer doesn’t win, love does.’
The community all came together to support Morgan and show their love
A person dressed as Spider-Man had even delivered a gift to Morgan
Tear-jerking footage of the parade showed Morgan’s garden laden with rainbow colours, as a convoy of vehicles drove slowly through the street.
‘Our community and Swansea came together in a massive way today to show love for Morgan with Morgan’s Ride Out,’ a video caption read.
‘Over 7,000 vehicles convoyed. Cars, motorcycles, vans, lorries and buses – Morgan loved it!’
‘Plenty of generous donations to our charity so Morgan’s legacy of helping other families like others will continue!’
The camera then panned to a smiling Morgan who pointed in glee at the parade, as the text read: ‘You are so loved.’
The footage was uploaded to social media by Morgan’s mother Natalie Ridler with the caption: ‘Such an incredible day for our special boy.’
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