Plain White T's singer performs Hey There Delilah for young cancer patient with same name
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Жыл бұрынThe lead singer of the Plain White T's fulfilled the wish of a young cancer patient, named Delilah, by singing her favourite song to her.
Tom Higgenson visited the hospital where eight-year-old Delilah was being treated and sang a very special version of "Hey There Delilah".
His heartwarming act was posted by the band's official TikTok account and has since been viewed over 2.7 million times.
According to the post, Delilah has been battling cancer for over four years.
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@michaellovell2672 Жыл бұрын
As a cancer survivor I can say that things like this are forever in that girl’s heart! Kindness does still exist!!
@lauriegray2471 Жыл бұрын
That was so sweet of him to sing for her in person. 🤗❤️ God bless both of them!!!!!
@gianlucamariano-pianta Жыл бұрын
At least you are lucky enough to survive cancer but my grandfather and aunt died of it. But congratulations on surviving
@AnthonyDilloncrossroads 4 ай бұрын
And for of us who have not had cancer, we can sure learn the lesson of spreading kindness.
@Michael-vj2ub Ай бұрын
As a cancer survivor I agree with you 100%
@abc123birdsandbees Жыл бұрын
The power of a kind gesture cannot be measured. Delilah, we are here praying for you.
@damitzdesign Жыл бұрын
I'm a grown man and it's hard to make me cry, but this did....
@LoneWolf1493 Жыл бұрын
I tried singing along to keep my 30-year-old ass from crying but nope, it didn’t work. Still shed some man-tears
@duanegantt5792 11 ай бұрын
@@LoneWolf1493 YEAH HAD ME CRYING TOO AT 80 YRS YOUNG
@oscarelizondo3505 2 ай бұрын
Tears bro... 😢
@thomasespunkt7536 Ай бұрын
Thats pure Humanity!!! Delilah, all the best for you!!!!!!!!
@gdub999tub. Жыл бұрын
No child should suffer cancer. I'm happy that there are good people who will help to ease their pain, even for a moment.
@E-man5375 Жыл бұрын
*they’re
@madadog 7 ай бұрын
@@E-man5375First of all, now is not the time to correct them. Second, you are actually wrong. Using "their" was correct in that sentence.
@phs150 Жыл бұрын
I survived liver cancer as a 5 year old. You are awesome for doing that for her!
@caro-zw1vb 6 ай бұрын
Congrets for your fight 💪
@nuraliaaqmal Жыл бұрын
Keep fighting Delilah ❤️☁️
@keithhakanson7040 Жыл бұрын
This brings tears to my eyes and I don't mean the sad kind. Beautiful song, Beautiful gesture, and beautiful young lady. Prayers for Delilah.
@patriciabryar2062 Жыл бұрын
This made me cry when I saw it this morning on the Today Show. So beautiful and touching. Sending healing prayers out to you Delilah🙏❤️
@vernonwhisler2610 Жыл бұрын
if this dont bring tears to your eyes you are not human
@gdub999tub. Жыл бұрын
You beat me to it!
@michaellovell2672 Жыл бұрын
It did mine!!
@9Ballr Жыл бұрын
This was so beautiful. Delilah has a million dollar smile!
@jackorear2536 Жыл бұрын
And that my friends is what a "class act" truly is! BRAVO! What a beautiful thing to do for a precious little girl! We are praying for you, Delilah !
@MrRaidramon Жыл бұрын
People are seeing me tearing up on the bus, then I show them this video and now we’re all tearing up together 😢
@donmezzanatto8607 10 ай бұрын
Maybe the best utube video of all time
@SuperNathan777 Жыл бұрын
Bro, why hasn’t this video gone viral yet?? This made me cry fr.
@MickeyMouse-lm6zj Жыл бұрын
cause the plain white t's aren't as big as they used to be
@AlllegroPresto Жыл бұрын
The KZfaq shorts of this video has almost 3 million views
@UebelstGutenZeug Жыл бұрын
its not about going viral, its about the message und the humanity behind it
@rickyfatty363 Жыл бұрын
I feel like because there’s too much editing in the video. It doesn’t feel candid.
@kaylagaudet6118 2 ай бұрын
She has cancer right she is so beautiful and sweet she is a sweetheart 🎉❤😊
@Filmlover8890 Ай бұрын
So cool of tom. The girl gonna have the memory with her forever
@RyanFloom 10 ай бұрын
Tom Higgenson should be a more well known name. Plain White T’s were my favorite band as a kid, I listened to every song they put out and there are so many amazing ones people have no idea about!
@colleenmclarney9210 Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful thing he did for that little girl
@BigDaddyKo Жыл бұрын
Just made me ugly cry, God bless you young lady I'm praying for you.
@duanegantt5792 11 ай бұрын
Hi BigDaddyKo, yep a teary gut punch for me as well and I'm 80 yrs. young.Prayers for this child In Jesus Christ. HE IS ABLE
@alikazmi4823 27 күн бұрын
All the prayers are for you little daughter....may Almighty Allah bless you with happy healthy life as early as possible...
@anacc3257 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful gesture. Always loved that masterpiece of a song ❣
@ThePowerOfGymnastics Ай бұрын
It was so hard to tell my dad this story when the song started playing…❤❤❤😢😢😢 I almost burst into tears😢❤
@thomasbentley1716 Жыл бұрын
Holycrap! I'm not crying, you're crying.
@wilpse Жыл бұрын
Ah crap now I'm gonna go to school with puffy eyes. This is so pure
@jenniferlaman70 Жыл бұрын
Delilah, you've given me strength. Bless you. Tom, way to go. Thank you for visiting Delilah ♥️
@Cmyswagg83 2 ай бұрын
Amazing ...the power of love is really amazing
@simpletools6805 Жыл бұрын
Kind people are the most deserving of their time on this earth this was beautiful
@ButtergoblinArt 5 ай бұрын
I’m crying, real tears, I looked up a guitar tutorial for hey there Delilah but this is so much better.
@luisavina4831 Жыл бұрын
The look of happiness in her beautiful heavenly face just made me lose it😭😭😭😭
@klimsotimungpi9909 Жыл бұрын
Jesus Bless you Delilah♥️♥️♥️
@sandymagarin5497 Жыл бұрын
OMG HE'S SO WONDERFUL FOR GIVING DELILAH THAT BEAUTIFUL GIFT. SO ADORABLE 😍 LITTLE DELILAH ❤️💖
@lisar6801 Жыл бұрын
LOVE, LOVE this.. nothing better than giving yourself. You overwhelmed her 💓
@kaylaspisak9857 Жыл бұрын
I feel so bad but you know we all love you 💗and I cried too it was beautiful ❤️ we all love you
@tomgreaney1 Жыл бұрын
Hey there Delilah I hope you are doing great, hi from Ireland 🇮🇪, we are all rooting for you….. the song is perfect for you…. You do look so pretty 😮
@dantoniomontano4038 Жыл бұрын
Waoo the little girl is fighting for her life being a great example and we have a lot of people healthy no taking advantage of the blessings of being a life and healthy may God bless and long life to this little girl
@KGBSpyGeorgeCostanza 3 ай бұрын
Wholesome, and this band rocks til the end ❤
@megmp0513 2 ай бұрын
This is so cute❤️I'm expecting a girl and I will name her Delilah from this song!!
@RickiBeccman 8 ай бұрын
this is the best thing ever
@sahiblindberg 11 ай бұрын
This is so wholesome but I need to know she'll be okay! Keep on fighting Delilah, we are all on your side
@LCFCV9 6 ай бұрын
This is why I always donate to cancer charities when I can. It makes me think how can there be a god? So he's happy to sit there and watch beautiful little children go through this with their poor parents watching!
@edwards.8453 6 ай бұрын
Wow her beautiful smile brought a tear to my eyes
@TRex_User 4 ай бұрын
Jesus Bless you Delilah❤❤❤
@mmtardin4282 Жыл бұрын
I remember watching this on the news a few months ago and it hit me right in the heart. What a simple and beautiful way to bring love and light to this kid. Hope Delilah is doing well and all the success to Tom Higgenson. God bless them!
@reycuerdos Жыл бұрын
Damn cancer! 😭 So little and putting up such a great fight for so long already.
@YGaming1011 Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad this song still means something til’ this day
@PunkPaine Жыл бұрын
This deserves millions of views.
@warlordspartan Жыл бұрын
Tom was amazing to go in person and made that beautiful girls day hope she heals soon
@Faruk_Abdagic Жыл бұрын
Even her last name is ❤️
@frankmg55 Жыл бұрын
That's so freaking awesome!
@youtubeman5033 6 ай бұрын
Well done that man, brilliant ,, hope the young lady is ok,
@LoureiroRodrigo Жыл бұрын
My pretty and awesome baby girl. Wish you All the best In the world. Hope you get well soon!
@potentialfrenzy96 Жыл бұрын
This is what makes a Rock Star !!!
@user-mw6fh5oj2c 9 ай бұрын
Fantastic he would go there and play live
@tinasmith1985 Жыл бұрын
This is absolutely awesome! ❤️
@yikosanti21 8 ай бұрын
Wow so beautifull
@camilanascimento9203 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@mikebaguley9092 9 ай бұрын
Has anything been uncovered in the cotswold during excavations, such as hidden tunnelling or ancient religious relics. Thank you for sharing your wonderful knowledge and inspiration 🙏 ❤
@jasonmurray3472 10 ай бұрын
One of the more touching videos ive ever seen. Shes soo happy. Love it
@vigilantvoice9778 Жыл бұрын
What a gut punch of emotion!
@Brian-us6ft Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@nunestransport339 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video , such a sweet girl, and an amazing gesture on the part of the singer.
@ridermacleod423 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely thing to do
@glens1800 8 ай бұрын
Top man for doing that 😊much respect 😊
@MGR1900 Жыл бұрын
That’s a class act.
@duke973 9 ай бұрын
Why doesn’t have more views this is beautiful ❤
@vegvisir9276 Жыл бұрын
class act by him, thats awesome
@SonnyLARamsfan Жыл бұрын
😢😢this made me cry
@mistermerita341 Жыл бұрын
Class act ❤❤❤
@LoneWolf1493 Жыл бұрын
All in favor of having Plain White T’s rededicate their song to this precious warrior and/or donate the royalties to her treatment, say aye
@JKaiserable 9 ай бұрын
What a legend
@RetroLife64DS 8 ай бұрын
I love watching these hole some videos that make me cry
@kaisanso5901 9 ай бұрын
Awesome...
@julielockett1812 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely guy good luck delilah
@559rz 8 ай бұрын
My daughter has had a rough time since birth with having to take her to the Dr's a lot. Nothing life threatening or incurable but still scary. I couldn't imagine what parent's of kid's with cancer go through or any other terrible diseases that touch our beautiful children. Just breaks my heart.
@dannylancey Жыл бұрын
Actual tears 😭😭
@chasebriscoefan14 Жыл бұрын
This is great
@renejustice886 11 ай бұрын
I’m crying……..💕💕💕💕💕💕
@jeffthehotelguy89 2 ай бұрын
Keep fighting
@GHOSTGAMINGYT893 Жыл бұрын
Get well soon kid
@chrissonderleiter5699 Жыл бұрын
Haven't heard anything about this dude in years, and he's just like "hey let me drop back into your life as a good ass dude"
@donnacha6199 10 ай бұрын
Awwwwwwwwwwwww I am gonna cry 😭
@janiechang590 Жыл бұрын
I didn't want to cry at work, but, well, here we are
@jkunec6785 Жыл бұрын
I’m not crying you’re crying 😭
@francishaokip3314 9 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@davidmacpherson8710 29 күн бұрын
This is a long shot. The Plain White tees are playing a concert for people in the cancer curing pharma business in early June 2024. Does anyone know how to reach Delilah so that she could attend the concert in San Diego?
@philiptom2799 Жыл бұрын
I'm not crying....I'm not crying.....
@jeffreyketchum9324 Жыл бұрын
Damn onions are sure strong tonight 😭🫂💔
@irish11975 Жыл бұрын
❤
@paulholland9098 Жыл бұрын
This was beautiful wish they didn’t edit it and let it play
@armandob.castenelli3525 Жыл бұрын
😭😭😭😭🤟❤
@usatrooper5045 5 ай бұрын
That was great 🙏🤪🇺🇲
@mj2758 Жыл бұрын
I hope she gets her health back inchallah
@michaelmcgill3164 Жыл бұрын
my name is also Delilah
@wattsjetton3027 2 ай бұрын
My title: Delilah watches Tom’s video that he sent for her. Then this happens…….
@subashxx6046 Жыл бұрын
😭
@SolidHang Жыл бұрын
I’m not crying you’re crying
@kannanramasamy8755 Жыл бұрын
Wow wow 🥹
@amandahylinski1112 15 күн бұрын
My dog's name is Delilah.
@blazinjaden Жыл бұрын
lol imagine how incredibly shitty it would've been if he was forced to perform for her on facetime instead of in-person because of covid yeah our government sucks , this video made me really happy 😭❤️
@heronpage3883 Жыл бұрын
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