Zach Sobiech, does not have a successful career like Lady Gaga or Justin Bieber. In addition, he died on May 20 at the age of 18 and did not see success up close. Stranger still, his song “Clouds” talks about heaven and is a “testimony to his unwavering faith in God,” according to the family. So how Clouds has reached 7.7 million views on YouTube, and recently ranked #1 on the iTunes Music Store.
At the age of 14, the young man was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer that attacks the bones, called Osteossarcoma. His treatment involved 10 surgeries and 20 chemotherapy sessions. Despite this, in March 2012 the doctors decreed that he would only have one more year to live. Before he died, Zach Sobiech, joined his childhood friend, Samantha Brown, and decided to record an album of her songs, called: “Fix Me Up”, where she talks about faith and hope, released by a small Broadcast Music recorder.
In a short time, Sobiech’s story spread around the world and little by little he and his music are becoming known. A version of “Clouds” was even recorded by the artist as Jason Mraz, The Lumineers and Phillip Phillips (latest winner of American Idol) drew good reviews and even told People magazine that he was “the most touching celebrity of all time.” ».
Sobiech’s funeral was held at the church he and his family always attended in Minnesota. “Our faith doesn’t stop us from despairing. He kept his eyes focused on what’s truly important: eternity,” said Laura Sobiech, Zach’s mother.
Mike Miller, a priest who assisted with the funeral, said the Sobiech touched his music to “people who were in a very dark place.”
The producers of SoulPancake made a documentary about Sobiech with the title: “My Last Days” that accompanies the last moments of the young man’s life. The images show a teenager who did not live bitter, on the contrary, he was happy, although he spoke very emotionally about his situation.
«My name is Zach Sobiech. I’m 17. They told me I have a couple of months to live. But I still have a lot of work to do. I want everyone to know: that it is not necessary to figure out how I am going to die. I’m just beginning to live », he says smiling at the camera.
Zach’s family, created an organization to raise funds for the research of children suffering from Osteossarcoma cancer since they began they have raised more than 100,000 dollars.
Zach’s girlfriend, Amy Adamle, also testifies to the hope the young man radiated. “Her faith in him has made my faith stronger, because even in the darkest times, he still sought God. It helps me to know that I can do that.”
Translated and adapted by NoticiaCristiana.com from Gospel Prime
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