A 12-year-old cancer survivor and huge Las Vegas Raiders fan is on his way to his first-ever game this weekend thanks to helping hands from the Stockton community.

Junior Aguilar was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, a little under a year ago.

"I think it made us even closer because it hit us hard," said mom Jessica Barkett. "To finally be over, and have it be done, it's a blessing."

Now, he's gearing up for a trip to Vegas to see the silver and black and to celebrate his recent birthday.

Andy Coronado and his team set everything up, calling on the Raiders and the Raider Bus to honor Aguilar for his fight. It wasn't only a surprise for him, but also for the entire family.

Aguilar will be front row on Saturday for the Raiders' preseason match against their former Bay

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