Jason Aldean Brings Young Fan With Cancer On Stage, Donates $200K To Heroes For Children Charity

During his Houston concert on Friday night (August 15), Jason Aldean fulfilled a promise to 13-year-old Devarje “DJ” Daniel, a local fan who is battling brain and spinal cancer. The country superstar invited him onstage and presented a $200,000 donation to Texas nonprofit Heroes for Children. Daniel, who gained Aldean’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. Daniel 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. Aldean, known for his ongoing support of cancer causes including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and breast cancer research, expressed admiration for Daniel’s spirit and promised to remain in touch because, “We’re buddies now, right?” (Taste of Country)