The Story
In May of 2000, Scott and Sherry Wilde rushed their four-year-old boy, Daxton, to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City because of severe head pains. Doctors discovered a large cancerous tumor in Daxton’s brain and diagnosed him with a medullobalstoma. Daxton bravely battled cancer and never complained about any procedure or treatment. |
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During his illness, Daxton spent much of his treatment at home with his family where he worked on writing and illustrating his book, I’m a Super Hero, with the help of his mother. I’m a Super Hero is Daxton’s account of his life and experiences during his cancer treatment. Daxton’s story demonstrates his unfailing optimism and bravery.
In honor of Daxton, a group of college students founded the Daxton Wild Foundation for the purpose of spreading Daxton’s message: realize the hero within. Initially, the foundation sold copies of I’m a Super Hero and used the proceeds to print more copies of the book and to fund cancer research. In March 2005, Gibb Smith Publisher approached the foundation with an offer to print and distribute I’m a Super Hero in bookstores throughout the United States.
Daxton’s recorded legacy continues to provide readers with an understanding of cancer treatment from a child’s perspective. More importantly, Daxton teaches us how to find happiness and how to demonstrate a far-reaching love for everyone around us regardless of our circumstances. The Daxton Wilde Foundation believes it is possible for everyone to realize the hero within and to become a superhero, just like Daxton.
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