- A week ago, we posted a video
of a 4-year-old girl singing to her mother
who was battling stage four cancer on Ellentube
and then we shared it on Facebook.
Over 27 million of you have watched it and were moved
just like we were-- take a look.
- [singing] When you feel lost
and scared to death,
Like you can't take one more step
Just take my hand, together we can do it
I'm gonna love you through it
I'm gonna love you through it.
[applause]
- Please welcome Diana and her mother Dee.
We saw that and wanted to share it on Facebook immediately
'cause it started on Ellentube.
So many people started watching it,
and it's obviously resonating with a lot of people.
It's very moving.
You're going through a tough time.
You're battling stage four cancer.
And uh--how long have you been battling this now?
- I was diagnosed on Christmas Eve, 2013.
- Okay, and so McKenna has obviously
been aware of this for a little while.
- Yes. - Yeah.
So when she sang to you, it was a surprise.
- Yes. I was--just breathtaking.
She just-- she sings to me every day.
- Does she? - Yes, she does,
and I just can't help but cry, but it's a good cry.
It's not like it's upsetting.
- It's a pretty moving song, too.
- Yes. - So this response--like I said,
27 million views and counting--
that must mean so much to you.
- Yes, I just want to take the time and thank you,
Ellen, for reposting that video.
It has given me such hope and courage to fight on.
and keep fighting this battle that I'm fighting.
- Please do. Please keep fighting.
[cheers and applause]
And feel this love in this room. [cheers and applause]
McKenna is going to sing to you right now.
This is gonna be-- get ready, everybody.
[audience laughter]
And so, we wanted her to sing with someone,
so, Martina, come on out.
audience: Oh!
[cheers and applause]
You and I are going to go over here and watch.
[cheers and applause]
- Want me to come with you? [cheers and applause]
[cheers and applause]
[music begins]
- [singing] She dropped the phone
and burst into tears
The doctor just confirmed her fears
Her husband held it in and held her tight
Cancer don't discriminate
Or care if you're just 38
With three kids who need you in their lives
He said, "I know that you're afraid and I am, too
But you'll never be alone, I promise you."
When you're weak, I'll be strong
When you let go, I'll hold on
When you need to cry, I swear that I'll
Be there to dry your eyes
When you feel lost and scared to death,
Like you can't take one more step
Just take my hand, together we can do it
I'm gonna love you through it.
[cheers and applause]
She made it through the surgery fine
They said they caught it just in time
But they had to take more than they planned
And now it's forced smiles and baggy shirts
To hide what the cancer took from her
But she just wants to feel like a woman again
She said, "I don't think I can do this anymore"
He took her in his arms and said "That's what my love is for"
When you're weak, I'll be strong
When you let go, I'll hold on
When you need to cry, I swear that I'll
Be there to dry your eyes
When you feel lost and scared to death,
Like you can't take one more step
Just take my hand, together we can do it
I'm gonna love you through it.
[cheers and applause]
- You did it. [cheers and applause]