3-year-olds who ‘fell in love’ during cancer treatment are reunited

Such a sweet story.

We haven't had a lot of happy stories since the pandemic started but if you're looking for some cheering out keep reading! Two three-year-old children who fell in love while they were both undergoing cancer treatment in hospital, have been reunited after months spent apart. Mack Porter and Payson Altice, both only three years old, met Arizona hospital earlier this year while they were both receiving cancer treatment. Their parents say that the two had an immediate bond and were soon inseparable. Unfortunately, when their treatment ended the two went their separate ways and for the last couple of months have only communicated via the internet. That was until their parents arranged for them to meet again in person and the pair hugged and danced together. Little Mack even bought a bunch of flowers to give to Payson. Mack's father, Ty Porter, says that she believes their shared experience of going through cancer treatment has bonded them both for life;

"They know what each other are going through. Where we can all guess and we can all understand to a bit, but they know three year old pediatric cancer."

During their hospital stay, both children underwent grueling cancer treatment and their parents are delighted not only that they recovered, but that they also found each other along the way. Speaking on how her son's friendship with Payson, Dani Porter said;

"The human experience has so many hard things, and it can be so much better if we just are good to each other."

While this reunion might only be temporary, we hope that Mack and Payson's friendship lasts a lifetime. You can watch the video of their adorable reunion here.