Truckers, farmers unite to make terminally ill boy’s birthday special

Prior to Liam’s diagnosis, he and his dad, Howard Salmon, would take laps around the yard on their John Deere tractors. Video: Howard Salmon

At a time when the country is so divided over political issues on social media, truck drivers and farmers have banded together to ensure a trucker’s son, who is battling a rare, incurable pediatric brain tumor, has the best fifth birthday possible.

All independent owner-operator Howard Salmon’s son Liam said all he wants for his fifth birthday on Thursday...

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Holding on to hope: Trucker’s young son battles terminal brain cancer

Liam Salmon was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor in January

Independent owner-operator Howard Salmon’s son, Liam, who will be 5 on Thursday, is battling a rare pediatric brain tumor with no cure.

Howard and Mary Salmon, who live in Anderson, California, noticed in early January that Liam had difficulty walking. They also observed he wasn’t using his left hand, which was odd because Liam is left-handed. 

At first, the Salmons thought their son might have an ear infection, which can affect balance.

After taking him to the emergency room when Liam’s condition...

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