Dreams Come True of Louisiana Surprises 11-Year-Old Battling Cancer with Kayak

DELCAMBRE, La. (KLFY) -- A heartwarming event unfolded Saturday in Delcambre during the 4th annual Anything Over Rice Cookoff, where 11-year-old Fisher Melder was surprised with his very own kayak by the nonprofit organization Dreams Come True of Louisiana. Proceeds from the cookoff go to Dreams Come True, which helps fulfill dreams for children with life-threatening illnesses.

Melder is battling stage 3 brain cancer. He was surprised with the kayak after being jokingly told he would...