IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - A Dyersville boy is the honorary Kid Captain for the upcoming Cy-Hawk game Saturday.

5-year-old James Hall came to the Stead Family Children’s Hospital after experiencing a persistent ear infection.

A local doctor ordered a scan, which revealed a brain tumor. Doctors located another tumor at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

Hall was diagnosed with a rare, cancer-like disorder called Langerhans cell histiocytosis. The disorder is similar to leukemia, and causes tissue damage, or lesions.

Hall completed chemotherapy in May 2022. However, one year later, scans revealed another mass in his brain.

Hall will continue chemotherapy until Spring 2026.

He is now in kindergarten, and loves to play sports such as t-ball, swimming, and basketball. He also enjoys play

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