Teen recovering from tumor surgery surprised with bedroom makeover

ACWORTH, Ga. — A Cobb County teenager battling a rare form of cancer got quite a surprise Saturday thanks to local volunteers.

Sunshine on a Ranney Day presented 16-year-old Matthew with a brand-new bedroom.

Matthew recently underwent an 18-hour surgery to remove a tumor from his jaw bone.

His single mother has had to take a leave of absence from work to care for him.

Matthew recently underwent an 18-hour surgery to remove a tumor from his jaw bone.

Thanks to donations from volunteers and American Signature Furniture, Matthew has a new basketball-themed bedroom where he can recover from his operation.

Matthew plays for the Etowah High School basketball team and is a member of a distinguished leadership club known as Flight Club.

He has a lofty goal of increasing awareness and prevention of childhood cancer.

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