17/08/2025
In Sichuan, China, 16-year-old Ren Junjie had fought cancer with quiet courage, but when graduation came, he was too weak to leave his hospital bed. His classmates, unwilling to let the moment pass without him, decided to do something unforgettable.
On May 17, more than 50 students walked two kilometres from their school to the hospital. They brought his uniform, flowers, handwritten letters, small gifts, and even a signed basketball. Nurses wheeled Ren’s bed into the courtyard, where his friends gathered around him for one last class photo. Laughter, smiles, and words of encouragement filled the air not pity, just love.
Less than 24 hours later, in the early morning hours, Ren passed away. But his final day was filled with friendship, belonging, and the unshakable reminder that he mattered deeply to those around him.
It’s a story not only about loss, but about showing up when it counts. His classmates made sure he didn’t miss his graduation and gave him the gift of leaving this world surrounded by the people who loved him most.
