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Cavs fan celebrates 12th birthday ringing cancer-free bell at game
- Chaife Jackson, 12, rang the cancer-free bell on the jumbotron during the first quarter in front of about 19,500 fans at the Cavaliers game.
- Chaife’s family said doctors found a large chest mass leading to a cancer diagnosis, with surgery removing ribs, part of a lung and a tumor.
- Chaife’s favorite player is Donovan Mitchell, and the Cavaliers gifted him a Cavs City Edition jersey with Mitchell’s name.
- Chaife’s moment drew a supportive reaction from the Cavs crowd and players, including Jarrett Allen, during the in-game recognition.
- Head coach Kenny Atkinson noted the team’s energy gap and said the main players didn’t have the juice that night.
- The Cavaliers fell to the Raptors 126-113 after Chaife’s moment, with Darius Garland out and Evan Mobley limited.
- Chaife’s story has a GoFundMe page detailing his journey and treatment.
- The game’s result did not overshadow the night’s tribute to Chaife’s resilience and cancer-free milestone.
- Chaife’s encounter included interactions with Cavaliers players and staff after the event.
- The Cavaliers organization used the moment to highlight Chaife’s courage and ongoing recovery.
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