This photo is going viral for the most beautiful reason.

A picture is worth a thousand words, but we can only think of one. Beautiful.

For anyone who has ever had a child who has become ill, this picture will show you that there is always a chance of a brighter and more beautiful future.

Mother Ariane Grabill, who is hugging her son Aiden in this picture, found out he had kidney cancer at the age of 3.

Aiden underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy and he's just turned 5 and been declared cancer free.

The family, with a healthy Aiden, and sister Caroline are pictured at the top of this post.

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