A 4 year old boy receiving treatment after being diagnosed with a rare cancer, gets a surprise visit from Newcastle player Bruno Guimarães.
Arthur Salters-Hoult, from Wallsend, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia earlier this year.
This was discovered after lumps started to appear on his head and throat. Doctors said the cancer has never been seen anywhere in the world.
Arthur, a Newcastle United fan, was given a shirt from the Premier League club with “You can beat this Arthur” displayed across the back.
Now, he has been handed a signed shirt from Bruno to add to his collection.
Posting on his Instagram account, Bruno shared a photo of the pair, captioned: “It was very nice to meet you, strong boy. Everything will be alright.”
The fan-favourite has spread awareness with his 1.5 million followers with a link to Anthony Nolan for stem cell research.
Arthur’s family first noticed a growth on his head in November 2022, and unfortunately this has worsened over time and doctors from Royal Victoria Infirmary conducted tests and discovered Arthur had a chromosome mutation, necessitating intensive chemotherapy treatment and potentially needing bone marrow transplant in the future.
Arthur’s family hopes to raise awareness for his condition by posting pictures of their You Can Beat This Arthur Newcastle United shirt online and encouraging people to sign the bone marrow transplant register.
Arthur’s family have initiated a fundraising appeal for Leukaemia UK – which conducts research into this disease.
His father, Ricky Hoult said as per ITV: “Last November we noticed a lump on his head, a little small one, and then it was getting bigger and the GP said it was a cist and would go away.
“Then it got bigger and bigger and then he started getting one on his neck. We were told it was his lymph nodes.
“We kept going to A&E because Arthur wasn’t well and on the fourth visit we saw a consultant and within 90 minutes he had been diagnosed leukaemia.
“He underwent more tests and it took five weeks for the results to come back and that was because they hadn’t seen the mutation before.
“The best scientists in the world are working on Arthur’s case so he can get the best treatment possible.
“But the mutation means there is a much higher chance of relapsing at any time and it also puts him at risk of needing a bone marrow transplant.
“What we are trying to do is raise the profile of bone marrow transplants and encourage as many people as possible to join the register.
“We are both Newcastle fans and Arthur loves the club and singing the songs. He has been watching all the matches from his hospital bed.
“Because he loves football we are trying to get as many teams as possible to be photographed with the Newcastle United shirt saying ‘You can beat this Arthur’ to raise awareness about bone marrow transplants.
He added: “We would love a message from the club supporting Arthur – his favourite player is Joelinton.”
While attending Newcastle’s 6-1 win against Tottenham at St James’ Park, supporters heard cheering the youngster following an announcement from the ground’s compere and host, Justin Lockwood.
Mr Hoult said: “Arthur is so courageous, brave, funny, loveable, clever and very inquisitive.
“He has shown us all amazing strength and lives each day to the full and is ready to take on new challenges that present daily given the nature of his condition.”
I think Arthur was more please with his new toy from @brunoog97 sorry Matteo 😂 pic.twitter.com/bnmw6o0nvw
— Ricky Hoult ⚫️⚪️❤️ (@BigRick1992) May 10, 2023
Twitter users reacted as a 4 year old boy with a rare cancer gets a surprise visit from Newcastle player Bruno Guimarães…
@ToonMouthTyne: That’s absolutely beautiful. Can’t imagine how much it means to the little man. Get well soon, Arthur. You got this! 🤝 🖤🤍
@ScottDaley26: What an absolute diamond ❤️
@Pa31537896: @brunoog97 A good man with a good heart and soul 🏴🏳️🏴🏳️
@DavidAt75429588: Brilliant Bruno
@hayleetoon1892: Stay strong kid 🖤🤍🫶
@EvaLucaMammmy: Come on Arthur, you have the strength of the Toon Army behind you xxx
@craigwilso1969: Sending love and best wishes Alex’s. Bruno is truly incredible with his support ❤️
@sarahhunter25: Beautiful gesture from Bruno and i hope all goes well for Arthur. 🖤🤍
@bob87722426: Heartbreaking and Heartwarming at the same time.
@SteveDo54628751: Is it possible to like a bloke any more!? Absolutely amazing gesture from Bruno.
@Daftoon1: Wonderful to see such compassion coming from a player, bruno is a wonderful human being. You got this one Arthur 👊
@keith_chaplow: Class bloke great little lad .. keep fighting Arthur x
@NUFCbrownALE: Bruno you’ve gone and done it again, you’ve made the toon love you even more then we thought we could have. Come on Arthur we are all behind you and you’ll beat this and you will be a legend in the toon 🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤
@Geordiebish007: You can beat this Arthur, the whole Toon Army is wishing you well little man. Sheer class from Bruno as usual ❤️
@davethemag1965: God bless you Arthur sending hugs from my family to you and yours. You can do this young man ❤️❤️❤️
@HollyFawcett97: Absolutely amazing bet that little boy was over the moon what a pleasure to have you at our club 🙌
@laurenamos__: Ah I’m sobbing. Made up for little Arthur 🤍🤍
@robson_karl: Why we all love Bruno – a hero who is happy to spend time with this little guy who will never forget this moment
@Bettyblack74: Bruno fella you just naturally are what it is to be a geordie. Little Arthur keep fighting we are all with you . Howay the lads. Xx
A big performance last night from the boys. 2 massive games to go 👌🏻
Yesterday, I learned about 4 year old Arthur. He’s fighting Leukaemia and his dad asked us to get a picture with this shirt to raise awareness.
Keep fighting little man, we’re all with you @BigRick1992 💚🤍 pic.twitter.com/1MErycSwA4
— JJ O’Donnell (@JJODonnell23) April 19, 2023
https://t.co/qa5GXi2OPY please register guys and girls 💪
— Ricky Hoult ⚫️⚪️❤️ (@BigRick1992) May 10, 2023
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