KSHB: UCM Alum Brings Graduation Ceremony to Saint Luke's for Mother Fighting Brain Cancer

Jack LeVota's mother, Christine, was diagnosed with brain cancer a few months ago and wasn't going to be able to make it to Warrensburg, MO, to watch him walk across the stage at the University of Central Missouri, so with the help of family and a couple of his professors, Jack brought his college graduation to her at Saint Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute.

KSHB came to witness the ceremony and talk with the family. 

Watch the full story below. 

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