JP Gibson Beats Cancer, Celebration JP5K-Fun Run Ensues

JP Gibson(Purple & Blues) – He’s no ordinary kid, with extraordinary family and friends. At five years old, JP Gibson doesn’t understand that he’s a hero that’s touched lives literally around the world. JP Gibson thinks he’s just a normal kid. He doesn’t realize how far-reaching his story has become, how many people it’s inspired.

To the Utah Jazz players JP Gibson was “just their little tiny teammate.” To the NBA, JP Gibson was an inspiration. Adam Silver, NBA executives and Ahmad Rashad know JP. Rashad sought out the family for a picture with them after learning of JP Gibson’s story.

The Ellen Show, via Shutterfly, gave $10,000 toward the Gibson’s cause during their ordeal to help with medical costs. They still went in debt some, but the outpouring from around the world eased the emotional burden by quite a lot for them. For many others the path is much more treacherous.

JP’s dad, Josh Gibson, can barely wrap his mind around the scope of the story, a story with a happy ending. JP Gibson beat cancer.

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