Griffin Bohan, 5, has a rare incurable form of brain cancer called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, which his mother said affects around 200 children in the U.S. His body changed after nearly a year of radiation and steroid treatment, but his personality remains vibrant.

One of Griffin's wishes was to meet one of his hockey heroes from the Chicago Blackhawks, but hadn't had the chance yet. But while visiting his aunt and uncle last week in Palatine, Ill., Blackhawks center Jake Dowell drove out and granted that wish.

From NBC Chicago, a very touching piece:

Check out this heart-warming video of Chicago's Jake Dowell and his newest fan.