When thirteen-year-old Levi developed a slight limp while recovering from a broken arm, his mother Chantelle couldn't have imagined the devastating journey ahead. What doctors initially dismissed turned out to be osteosarcoma—an aggressive bone cancer affecting less than 1% of people.

In this emotionally charged conversation, Chantelle shares their family's nine-month battle through grueling chemotherapy cycles and the heart-wrenching decision Levi faced: rebuild his leg with severe lifelong limitations or undergo rotationplasty amputation to preserve his active lifestyle. With remarkable clarity, she describes the protective mental "haze" that descended as her brain processed the unthinkable—her child had cancer.

When Levi joins the conversation, his extraordinary emotional intelligence shines through. "I just tried my best to stay positive," he explains with wisdom beyond his years. "If you become negative, certain stuff will take advantage of that." Despite losing his leg and enduring brutal treatments, Levi found solace creating music during hospital stays—beats and songs that helped keep him "sane" during the darkest periods.

The episode culminates in an emotional surprise when Levi receives professional DJ equipment gifted by industry partners who were moved by his story. Through tears and shocked silence, we witness a moment of pure joy breaking through the medical trauma—a powerful reminder that even in life's darkest chapters, light finds a way to shine through.

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