The reason behind Tom Trbojevic's curious try celebration at the Gold Coast on Saturday night can be revealed - and it's one of the most heartwarming stories of 2024. Three weeks ago, Beau Hewitt, a youngster from the Turbo brothers' junior club, Mona Vale Raiders, was diagnosed with stage four cancer in a devastating blow. The brothers - Tom, Jake and Ben - visited the youngster at Sydney Children's Hospital in Randwick - a good hour's drive from their northern beaches homes - on their day off during the week. Tom promised to score a try for the teenager - and then do the 'That's Gold' thumbs-up salute for him. Turbo scored against the Titans - and was true to his word, celebrating for the cameras. It was a lovely touch - and most appreciated by the boy and his family. "We have been through hell the past three weeks but I can't describe what the Turbo boys' gesture has done for Beau," his dad Scott told Wide World of Sports. "To be told out of the blue by a doctor 'Sorry mate, your son's got cancer'… it rocked us. "It's been like a nightmare but then Tom, Ben and Jake came to see him and brought him a bunch of Manly gear. "That just sent Beau through the ceiling. "Then when Tom scored the try and gave the sign, Beau burst into tears… we all did. "They are sensational guys and I can't thank them enough." The family has set up a GoFundMe page for Beau.
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