Jordan Pickford surprised his biggest fan Harry Garside after receiving a personal letter from the young Evertonian which shared the story of his recent tough journey.
At the age of five, Harry became critically ill and was diagnosed with pneumonia and sepsis. Subsequently, he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. There, it was discovered that Harry had an eight centimetre long brain tumour.
Harry bravely withstood nine hours of neurosurgery and doctors were able to remove 90 per cent of the tumour. The remaining part was embedded deeply into his central nervous system.
Unfortunately, nine months later that remaining part of the tumour became active again. As a result, Harry had to endure a future 28 days of radiotherapy treatment.
Tragically, as Harry's treatment was nearing completion, his father passed away unexpectedly. The young Evertonian was forced to put his grief on hold to complete his treatment.
On the back of this difficult period in the eight-year-old's life, Harry's mum, Laura, wrote to Pickford to share the story of her son's remarkable bravery and affection he holds for Everton's and England's No.1.
Pickford was inspired by Harry’s bravery and courage, and the young Evertonian was invited down to Finch Farm to meet his hero.
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As soon as they said his father passed away, that sent a tear down my face, that poor lad has been to hell and back in his short life, but he’s still got a smile on his face after all of this hardship, I wish the absolute best on this warrior of a young man
Well said sir
Performances on the pitch might not have been great for the past few years, but off the pitch we remain the people’s club. Smashing stuff Everton💙
At least Pickfords performance on and off have been immense.
@@yateseyfc4245 100 per cent Pickford's been incredible these past couple of seasons.
Newcastle fan here. Doesnt matter what club you support - its *GREAT* to see stuff like this. 👍
My respect for Everton and Jordan Pickford: 📈📈📈
Yeah..top man Jordan lad!...👍🏻💙
Jordan Pickford is a class act 👏 👏 I love him even more than I already did. All the players sound so nice, to be honest.
The character of this young lad is absolutely indescribable, what a warrior. It’s absolutely unthinkable what that poor family have been through. Hope him and his mum can have a long happy future 💙
So emotional this video. Respect for Pickford and other Everton players for contributing. Hope only the best for Harry and his Mum! 💙
I loved it when he said “I hate Liverpool” a true Everton supporter and what a hero
The look on the lad's face when Jordan walked in the room was everything.
Should be more off this in football.. the wee mans face when jp walked in was priceless
I'm not crying, you're crying... I love being a Blue from across the pond 💙
Coady is one of the nicest Everton players he was like that when I met him aswell although I met his family aswell
Made grown man cry today guys......C.O.Y.B
Tears... My respect voor Jordan and the others just went up by 200 % ! Good luck Harry, hang in there kid.
Pure emotion.....pure everton Good lad Harry 💪👍
That look on Harry’s face when Pickford walks in says it all,what an inspiration that young kid is for what him and his family have gone through,well done to all involved for making the surprise happen. Keep smiling Harry and best wishes to you and your family. Well done to Jordan and the lads for making it such a special day, that’s Everton for you,that’s our club. The peoples club.💙
I thought that.Very moving.Once over the shock he soon settled down and enjoyed every minute.
This is why I love my club. Wishing Harry and his family all the very best for the future
This is why I love everton bless you pickford
The peoples club, Thankyou for making this young toffees day 🥺💙💙💙💙💙
Glad I watched this on my own, I'm in tears here. Such a strong person Harry is and even more so his Mum. What a brilliant woman to overcome all that. Really nice to see the players give some time. Boss video
What a warrior. All the best to this brave little lad and his mum and family
Go on Harry lad 💙 keep fighting kid x
His face when his hero walked into the room ?? Priceless moment .. after going to hell and back everything went away as soon as he seen JP .. what a time to remember for the little blue 💙
Magnificent. What a little hero.x
brilliant this well done everton
I watched this on sky, and it’s a very sad story, but very special what Everton players and club did for him. I’m a Liverpool fan and I chuckled when he said he hates Liverpool. This is what Football is all about, bringing smiles and joy to children’s lives. 👋👋👋👋 the EFC
❤️❤️. So Emotional. This is why Everton is special. 🙏🙏 To god we stay up.
thank you EFC , thank you JORDAN , thank you HARRY ‘ s mum biggest THANK YOU to HARRY , ( the look on his face when JORDON walked in ‘’ priceless ‘’ . good luck mate a true !!! SUPERSTAR !!! . Jimmy poss 🙍🏻♂️.
Its dusty in here 😢😢 Well done Blues, Keep on being you Harry!! 💙💙
Wouldn't change being an Evertonian for the world and all she contains 🥲💙
Amazing Kid! And he said I hate Liverpool😂Love it!
Everton the peoples club for a reason 💙
Incredible, hope he has a great life ahead of him
Well done Jordan and the blues 💙 👏
God bless Harry and his lovely Mam typical EFC class club UTFT 💙
Respect Jordan
Absolutely fantastic what us blues r all about good luck to you and your family lad all the very best
shout out to the mum! going through all of that is not something just anyone can do.
legends well done lads
I normally give the club shit for putting too much on being the 'people' club and not enough on the pitch, but, fair play this was excellent. Well done everyone involved.
This is heartbreaking, But Everton have done a brilliant job to give them a day they won't forget. Excellent work
I’m not crying honestly
What a fantastic boy !!....I did cry watching this....well done lads you made his day !...love to the family
This had me in tears 😢. Absolute class from Merseyside's number one club 👏 🙌.
My heart can't cope 😫 and this is why I'm an Evertonian 💙💙 all the best Harry keep up the fight lad
Yeah...you'll be Everton's goalie one day Harry lad!...💙👍🏻
+RosieEfc I'm a Liverpool supporter and its great that our rival team did this. We put the rivalry to one side at times like this
@@peterwilliamskelhorn6675 it's nice to see a fellow rival comment this kinda stuff.. thank u Peter much appreciated 🙏🏼
@@RosieGirl-Efc most people take football rivalry too far these days but we never have. I'm not sure if its ok for a Liverpool supporter like me to get Everton magazines as well as my team
@@peterwilliamskelhorn6675 I see way too much hate for our club and to read ur comments it has restored some faith in humanity for me, I can only thank u for ur kind words towards us, u don't see much of it about but wen I do I hold my hands up to you's 💙❤️
This melted my heart 🥺 what a kid 💙
So wholesome!!!
Harry is an absolute warrior with a beautiful soul. An amazing little lad. Also, a huge mention for Laura his mum. God bless to you both and your family.
Cried like a little baby, his face when Pickford walked in was priceless, he just didn’t know what to do bless him! What a brave and courage little fella Harry is, keep on smashing life mate.
Harry Houdini! 😃♥️XO💋
Big Liverpool fan but hats off to the blues and especially Jordan Pickford for what they done for this poor lad ,good luck young man I hope everything goes your way
@simonlewis720 I'm a Red as well
pickfords been brilliant tho 👏 God's gonna be good to you son x
Bless you Harry... I smile every time I see this... Your face was priceless when Pickford walked in..😊
Villa fan here..just watched this on Sky sports and brought tears to my eyes..the kids little face when Pickford came into the room was a precious moment..well done Everton and all the players..UTV
This is why Everton is my club. Well done lads. Really made Harry's day one he'll never forget.
Same
Been through so much at a young age. God bless.
Love the "I'm Jordan" bit.
I love my football club 💙
what a beautiful team
Top class well done 👏 so emotional
Well done little man so brave And your mum And Well done pickford and the boys upthe toffees 😊😊😊😊😊
And thats why pickford if my favourite player he is such a nice guy and harry has gonethrough some absolutely horrible things he is one of the bravest kids ive ever heard of respect ❤
The People's Club 💙💙💙
Poor kid man that’s so much shit to go through at such a young age hopefully the future is brighter for him
Jordan Pickford Is The Best Goalkeeper Number One For Everton FC & England Country.
Liverpool supporter here but that was superb.... Well done.... His face was priceless...
That was stunning that video 😢
wonderful heart warming .what a brave little lad. well done mum and the players.peoples club.
This video made my day the lad has a bright future ahead of him 💙
Hard one this. Love to the Little man!
Class this
What a strong young lad Harry is brilliant this, heartbreaking and inspirational at the same time. The people’s club UTT
Coady is humble guy.
I’m Pickfords biggest fan
Quality this
You've made me cry and we haven't even played! What an great and strong young lad he is!
Bless him . Well done Jordan . Coyb get better soon Harry
What a brave little guy. Really shocked and shy at first. Soon Came out of his shell. Good luck kid
What a lucky little lad. Pickers is by far the best goalkeeper and person in the Premier League!
And great off the pitch too
i am in tears watching this,my own son survived cancer 15 years ago, his love for Everton never wavered , in a desperate situation i thank God and Everton for helping my son to be a healthy 30year old man,god bless little fellow, lots of love, and NEVER GIVE UP X
I adore this club
Man utd fan here, this lad is a 👑 praying for a good result for youse this weekend 🙏🏽 👏🏾
All the best,stay healthy and Everton spirit be with y’all
I'm not embarrassed to admit I had tears streaming watching this. What a brave lad and hats off to Everton fc and players for making a special memory in Harry's life
What a very emotional video.all the very best to you Harry and your wonderfull mum.and thanks for making it a special day Jordan and the rest of the Everton players.good luck and God bless you all.
Wishing you Harry and your family all the very best I really hope you enjoyed your day
love my club
Lot of respect for Everton and Jordan for making Harry's 🌟dream and putting a smile on his face. Favorite piece of the video when Jordan first walked into the physio room and Harry's expression 💯💯💯 👏👏👏👏👏
Love Everton 💙
Superb stuff - Well done Harry
Well done Everton, that was brilliant!
When dyche said Dominic is back in training I didn't think training was this 😂 But the lads a so nice for giving harry the day of his life. Its so saddening for me to know that Jordan is one of the more hated players, but what people don't know is how kind the lad really is ❤
Sad that people box and label other people based one only tiny tiny thing they have seen, without seeing the bigger picture…sadly happens everywhere now but heartwarming to see this ….the best of human behaviour.
Brilliant video and respect to young Harry and the Everton lads.
superhero JP!!!💙
Absolutely beautiful gesture from the club, I am proud to support them. Stay strong young Harry 💙
Fantastic !
Thank you to Harry's lovely Grandmother for sharing this beautiful moment with me Well done Harry's mum how amazing is Harry ❤
Love is the greatest👏
Come on Harry！
Harry was more shocked to see DECL than at first when Jordy walked through the door
Love this Pickford is a great guy man ❤
He is such a nice man he is a great goal keeper and I still love him since he was at Sunderland and still at everton