20-Year-Old Man Battling Cancer Marries High School Sweetheart After He's Given Weeks to Live

A California man tied the knot with his high school sweetheart this week after learning he had just weeks to live due to his ongoing battle withcancer.

“No matter what happens with my treatment, or whatever happens, I know she’ll always be there, take care of me and stuff, she really makes me happy,” Soto, 20, told the outlet of Cristobal, also 20. “I knew she was the one for me, so that’s why I proposed.”

With the limited time they now have together, the couple decided to hold a wedding in San Francisco on Tuesday, where they exchanged vows and professed their love for one another.

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“Be positive like Sergio, stay strong and live life one day at a time,” Cristobal shared with the outlet.

Added Soto: “She’s the love of my life and I really want to be with her forever.”

source: people.com