In March 2015, John Marshall received devastating news: his son Gabriel had been diagnosed with a rare malignant brain tumor. Despite treatments and surgeries, Gabriel still bore a large surgical scar, a constant reminder of his ordeal. Feeling self-conscious, Gabriel confessed to his dad that the scar made him feel like a “monster.”
Heartbroken, John decided to show solidarity with his son by getting a tattoo that replicated Gabriel’s scar. He entered a competition called #Bestbalddad, organized by the St. Baldrick Foundation, where fathers shave their heads in support of children with cancer. John’s entry, featuring his tattoo, won the competition, gaining widespread attention online.
