"14-year-old living golf dream after beating leukemia"

What a sensational story by WMC TV’s Cassie Carlson on 14-year-old leukemia survivor Dakota Cunningham and his refusal to let the disease get in the way of his golf. He just had his first hole-in-one after finishing his final round of treatment in January.

Dakota never let leukemia stand in the way of his golf dreams. The day of the Junior High Final Championship in October 2019 was just one example.

“The morning of the tournament, I hear him throwing up. I walk upstairs he’s on his hands and knees and he’s puking in front of himself on the floor,” Steve said.

But Dakota still wanted to play that day.. Turns out, that day he shot his first round under 70 and won it all by 9 strokes.

“It’s incredible to shoot 69 at this age, but like I said to do it on treatment, that takes it to a whole other level,” Steve added.

The video version of the piece is embedded in the story and well worth your time if looking for a little Tuesday inspiration.