Brenden Foster

For other people with similar names, see Brendan Foster and Brandon Foster.
Brenden Foster
Born
Brenden Stephen Foster

(1997-10-04)October 4, 1997
DiedNovember 21, 2008(2008-11-21) (aged 11)
Bothell, Washington, U.S.
Cause of deathLeukemia
Known forThe Brenden Foster Food Drive

Brenden Stephen Foster (October 4, 1997 – November 21, 2008) was an 11-year-old boy from Bothell, Washington, diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2005. KOMO, a local broadcasting station, reported the story of Brenden's last wish on November 7, 2008, which was to feed the homeless.[1] The story inspired many, and prompted attention from national media such as CNN[2] and the Associated Press, even drawing international attention.[3]

The Seattle Seahawks NFL franchise paid for Brenden's funeral; he is buried at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.[4]

  1. ^ "Boy shares heartbreaking last wish". Archived from the original on November 12, 2008. Retrieved November 7, 2008.
  2. ^ "CNN Newsroom: California in Blazes; Endeavour Docks with the ISS; A Dying Wish". CNN. November 18, 2008. Archived from the original on April 24, 2009. Retrieved April 2, 2009.
  3. ^ Vân, Thùy (November 30, 2008). "Giấc mơ mang tên Brenden" (in Vietnamese). VOV News. Archived from the original on December 6, 2008. Retrieved April 2, 2009.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference Brenden5 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).