Griffin was a brave fighter against acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Initially diagnosed at 2 ½ years old, Griffin beat the odds and successfully finished chemotherapy by age five. His cancer relapsed ten years later – just before freshman year of high school. He spent his last three years in the toughest fight of his life at Lurie Childrens Hospital, Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, and Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. He received cutting-edge treatments including two stem cell transplants and CAR-T. Griffin loved the clinicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, tutors and staff who always treated him like family with their skill, compassion, and kindness. The prayers, wishes and positive energy he received from the four corners of the globe helped make his cancer journey more bearable. Unfortunately, Griffin lost his last battle on July 2nd under hospice care embraced by his family and friends. Even though cancer consumed a large part of Griffin's life, he surrounded himself with joy by building Legos and watching movies. You could always find him behind a screen, playing video games with his closest friends and family. Griffin had a great style, rocking a range of hairstyles, from long locks to the shiny Mr. Clean look. Griffin's love for capybaras extended from themed apparel to a long-awaited visit with two capybaras at Brookfield Zoo. Griffin was a devoted hugger. He conceived the idea of "Huggapalooza," a party for hugs and laughter. He was famous for his teenager eye-roll glance throughout every conversation. Griffin had a level of bravery and courage beyond his years. He hoped to study nursing at Marquette University so that he could give back as a pediatric oncology nurse. Even when he was hurting, Griffin still brought sunshine to people's lives -- something he will continue to do through memories. Griffin's legacy will forever live on in everyone's hearts and minds.