Jason Aldean makes it a point to always give back.
Jason always keeps his word. During his Houston concert on Friday, August 15th, he fulfilled a promise to 13-year-old Devarje “DJ” Daniel, a fan who is battling brain and spinal cancer. Jason invited him onstage and presented a $200,000 donation to Texas nonprofit Heroes for Children.
DJ, who got Jason’s attention through a TikTok plea to organize a country music fundraiser for pediatric cancer patients, appeared in his standard full police uniform and charmed the crowd with jokes and his stage presence. DJ was first diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018 and given only five months to live, but he has continued to defy the odds despite multiple surgeries and recent tumor discoveries.
Jason is known for his ongoing support of cancer causes including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and breast cancer research, expressed admiration for DJ’s spirit and promised to remain in touch because, “We’re buddies now, right?”
You’re definitely buddies now, Jason!