Saturday would have marked the second meeting in recent weeks between three-year-old Parker Karsan and Mickey Mouse.
The little boy loved Mickey. Recently, he got to hang out with Mickey during his family's vacation in Florida.
The Karsans made tracks for the Sunshine State last week after friends got in touch with the Dream Come True foundation.
Family friend Randy Plessor was one of the people who helped to make the trip a reality.
"The thing that we really prayed about, to give him that trip, happened," said Plessor.
"He had a very good time, enjoyed the trip as a whole and passed away on Tuesday morning," said Parker's dad, Shawn.
Soon, it'll be Mickey who's on the move. He's expected at a party for Parker on Saturday.
The terrible diagnosis came last summer. And then in October, the family's home in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County, was heavily damaged by a fire.
The Disney vacation was a much-needed getaway. Parker, along with his parents, older brother and sister, rubbed elbows with Disney princesses, checked out the rides, and even dug into some ice cream.
But on Wednesday, Parker's parents had to get on a plane to bring their little boy home. They're making plans for a funeral on Friday. But they're also planning that party.
On his Facebook page, Parker's father said:
"Parker always made the best of his situations and that is how we intend to continue to lead our lives."
Plessor said the party will be a celebration of Parker's life.
"We're going to have games and parties, dances going on, bands, and giveaways," said Plessor.
All proceeds from "Parker's Party" on Saturday at the Petersville Rod and Gun Club in Bath will go to his family.
LINK: Pray For Parker
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