Branson Blevins fought fearlessly, always smiling through every treatment, every setback.

The funny, joy-filled child died this week in Rome, Italy, succumbing to an aggressive form of leukemia.

He was just 11 years old.

Branson's mother, Nichole, wrote on social media that her son lived "full throttle — all heart, all joy, all in."

Now, she asks that the world honor Branson in the way he lived: "Be brave. Be kind. Protect others. Love harder. Laugh louder. Never give up."

The Belvins family had traveled to Rome for a last-chance stem cell treatment to save his life. Nichole was the donor.

In July, the family received incredible news. Branson's bone marrow biopsy shows no signs of disease — a result his family had prayed, cried and fought for.

Just a few months later, Branson took h

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