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Disney parade makes dying dad and his family's dream come true

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A magical Disney parade makes the Brammer family's dream come true.

The uplifting clip from June 21 includes Darth Vader and the stormtroopers, characters from "Frozen," "Mary Poppins," "Spider-Man," and even Chase from animated children's TV series PAW Patrol, who arrived in a police car!

The procession made its way from St Francis C of E Primary School to Dydale Road in Swindon, England.

Last year, Steve Brammer, aged 37, was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer and given the life expectancy of a few years. However, just a few weeks ago, Steve had a seizure on the side of the road, which led to the devastating news that his life expectancy is now just three to eight months.

In May 2020, Steve, his wife Katie and two sons, Jack, aged five, and Charlie, aged two, were due to go to Disneyland and make memories they’ll never forget, but due to coronavirus and Steve’s illness, they were no longer able to go.

So Disney came to them!

Steve's niece, Leah Marie, the filmer told Newsflare: "It took a long time to plan, but it all came along amazingly. So many people volunteered and donated items and money to help us!

"They also donated a lot of money to the Prospect Hospice in Swindon as they have been an amazing help to the Brammer family since Steve got diagnosed. Cakes, backdrops, props, cut-outs, food, drinks, etc were all donated to make this day special.

"This parade was just the beginning of it, a vintage fire engine came and took the family out for a ride around Swindon. Just amazing!"

According to local media, the event raised £215 for Prospect Hospice, alongside £4,000 the family has already donated.

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