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Michael Westbrooks

Michael Westbrooks

Age: 9 | Gender: M

🦸‍♂️ Michael: Our Little Warrior Fighting Big Battles

Being a Charleston Elf is more than a kind gesture—it is a commitment to providing a child the full holiday experience they deserve. While you are not required to purchase every single item on their wish list, the expectation is that each Elf provides the child with all of their holiday gifts. We understand that not everyone can take on that level of commitment alone and warmly encourage you to team up with friends, family, or coworkers who would like to make a meaningful impact as well.

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Michael's Story

Dear Friends and Family,
There are moments in life when words can barely hold the weight of what we feel—and this is one of them. My son, Michael, is my whole heart.
Watching him face something as big as cancer has been both the hardest and most awe-inspiring journey of my life. It all began when he was just a boy, his eyes and hands—so wonderfully alive with laughter and joy—now trying to imagine a simple breeze, not deep down, something cheerful again. Our world shifted overnight.
Since then, Michael has shown a strength that humbles me every single day. He endured months of pokes, scans, and treatments—things no child should ever have to face—yet he keeps smiling, laughing, and guarding his heart on hospital floors.
He’s my little warrior, my reminder of resilience and hope. He completed his chemotherapy in September 2024, and for a while, we celebrated every moment like a victory against a heavy, invisible opponent. But this year, just 8 months later, we learned that the cancer had come back—a tearing in the seams.
Still, Michael faces this battle with courage. His bravery has always had unbreakable threads.
With all my love and gratitude,

Michael's Hobbies & Interests

Loves Computers, gaming, football, basketball, riding the dirt bike, four wheeler, fishing, hunting.

Michael's Wishlist

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- Shirt Size: Youth Medium
- Pant Size: 8/10
- Shoe Size: 4 Kids

The Westbrooks-Branham Family

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