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Dad dresses like Spider-Man to surprise son battling cancer

This is one heck of a birthday surprise.

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

Freerunner Mike Wilson decided to arrange a special surprise for his 5-year-old son, Jayden, on his birthday, dressing like Spider-Man and surprising him at the front door.

Jayden was diagnosed with a stage 4 brain stem tumor and is estimated to have one year to live, according to the video description. Thanks to a custom Spider-Man costume and an athletic dad he’ll have a moment that will last forever.

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