A Madison County teenager recovering from bone cancer surgery received a massive birthday surprise — cards and artwork from strangers around the world.
Jeriah Johnston turned 15 while recovering at the University of Kentucky’s Golisano Children’s Hospital in Lexington. He had major surgery last week to remove a tumor and reconstruct his right leg.
Because he was spending his birthday in the hospital, his mother turned to social media and asked people to send birthday cards to decorate his room.
“The word just kind of spread crazy, and I’ve been getting cards from people I don’t even know. I’ve never met in my entire life, and they still care enough to reach out and say happy birthday and hope you’re feeling better and stuff. It’s very cool,” Jeriah said…