Terminally Ill Teenager Marries High School Sweetheart In Dream Wedding (UPDATED She Has Passed)

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Terminally Ill Teenager Marries High School Sweetheart In Dream Wedding (UPDATED She Has Passed)

Posted: 11/28/2013 8:49:30 AM EDT

Eighteen-year-old Leslie Rivera was diagnosed with leukemia in April, and her condition is terminal. So when the Make-A-Wish foundation stepped in to make one of her life-long dreams come true, there was only one thing the teenager wanted: to marry her high school sweetheart.

Rivera met Daniel Mendez in October 2012 at an anti-racism club at school and the two immediately hit it off. But within a few short months, Rivera was diagnosed with the terminal disease and Mendez was a constant presence by her side.

Rivera was referred to Make-A-Wish and the foundation quickly got to work arranging the nuptials, even getting celebrity wedding planner David Tutera on board.

The ceremony took place on November 21 in Orange County, CA. Rivera was all smiles during the "Twilight"-inspired reception, surrounded by friends and family. It was impossible to tell that the beaming teenager had spent the entire day before in the hospital getting a blood transfusion, the Daily Mail reported.

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Leslie Rivera, Make-a-Wish Wedding Bride Dies From Leukemia

Posted: 11/28/2013 8:50:02 AM EDT

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I, Pray in the name of the great healer our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to offer her healing and your mercy on her husband and family. In the hopes of a long and happy life together. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Posted: 11/28/2013 8:51:21 AM EDT

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Guys and Gals lets stay classy on this one and don't get it locked.

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Posted: 11/28/2013 8:51:57 AM EDT

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Bravo Tango Tango

Posted: 11/28/2013 9:35:05 AM EDT

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Bizzaro.

Posted: 11/28/2013 9:44:44 AM EDT

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Pretty girl.

Cancer really sucks.

Posted: 11/28/2013 9:51:59 AM EDT

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Prayers out to all. What an awesomely righteous thing for all involved to do. God bless all of them. 44-40

Posted: 11/28/2013 9:53:13 AM EDT

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Posted: 11/28/2013 10:29:49 AM EDT

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Posted: 11/28/2013 12:02:53 PM EDT

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Btt

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Btt for a good cause

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FUCK CANCER IN THE ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: 11/28/2013 3:15:38 PM EDT

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I have higher standards then that.

Posted: 11/28/2013 3:17:25 PM EDT

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I have higher standards then that.

Standards or no standards I agree with the sentiment expressed.

Posted: 11/28/2013 3:19:53 PM EDT

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FUCK CANCER IN THE ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have higher standards then that.

Standards or no standards I agree with the sentiment expressed.

Cancer had taken my mom, my aunt, my sister, both sets of grand parents. FUCK CANCER IN THE ASS!!!!!!!!

ETA: and my cousin just got diagnosed with breast cancer!!

Posted: 11/28/2013 3:21:07 PM EDT

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Cancer had taken my mom, my aunt, my sister, both sets of grand parents. FUCK CANCER IN THE ASS!!!!!!!!

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FUCK CANCER IN THE ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have higher standards then that.

Standards or no standards I agree with the sentiment expressed.

Cancer had taken my mom, my aunt, my sister, both sets of grand parents. FUCK CANCER IN THE ASS!!!!!!!!

10-4 fuck cancer

Posted: 11/28/2013 3:24:57 PM EDT

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FUCK CANCER IN THE ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have higher standards then that.

Standards or no standards I agree with the sentiment expressed.

Cancer had taken my mom, my aunt, my sister, both sets of grand parents. FUCK CANCER IN THE ASS!!!!!!!!

10-4 fuck cancer

Cancer took my Grandfather and has threatened several of my other family members, it is and unmitigated evil plain and simple.

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:12:09 AM EDT

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Prayers for her Husband and their family.

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:15:44 AM EDT

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It's a very nice story, all things considered.

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:20:43 AM EDT

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We really need to rethink our priorities in this country.

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:23:07 AM EDT

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Fuckin' A

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:31:02 AM EDT

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So will the groom have to go through the annulment process before he is allowed to marry again?

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:37:30 AM EDT

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FUCK CANCER IN THE ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Cancer had taken my mom, my aunt, my sister, both sets of grand parents. FUCK CANCER IN THE ASS!!!!!!!!

10-4 fuck cancer

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I'm really fucking sick of hearing about cancer deaths. My grandmother. Fine folks like Jeff. My friend who was given 2 years and was dead 6 months later. Two people at work about a month apart.

FUCK YOU CANCER!!!!!

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:38:34 AM EDT

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Are you serious?

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:44:08 AM EDT

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Did I get in before the disparaging comments about White Knights?

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:46:13 AM EDT

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I wouldn't think so. He's a widower, is he not?

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:46:57 AM EDT

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Well? It's not heartless to ask. I am curious. I assume the answer would be yes? This was a real marriage, right? Not a pretend ceremony?

PS, I didn't know the requirements differed if your spouse died or not. Is it only required after divorce?

Posted: 12/15/2013 11:53:38 AM EDT

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PS, I didn't know the requirements differed if your spouse died or not. Is it only required after divorce?

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I'm not an attorney, but I'm pretty sure you're no longer legally married once your spouse dies. I'm really sure you're not legally married after a divorce, no annulment necessary.