Dylan Moore Day is about “paying it forward”. It is a day to celebrate Dylan’s life and an opportunity to help other families in similar situations.
Dylan Moore was a 7 year old boy who was battling a rare blood disease known as Fanconi Anemia. On July 26, 2009, young Dylan lost his battle and went home to God. He inspired thousands of people to love, believe, hope, and care.
To recognize the courage that this young man displayed, the city of Roanoke Rapids proclaimed September 18 as Dylan Moore Day. This day is an opportunity for the community to come together in an effort to never let the memory of young Dylan fade from our thoughts.
During Dylan’s long battle, the amount of help he received was overwhelming. The family knows they would never be able to pay it all back, so they decided to “pay it forward”. Dylan Moore Day became, not only an annual celebration of Dylan’s life, but a benefit to raise funds for another family in the community going through a medical crisis. It was such a huge success, Dylan’s family decided to make it an annual event.
