“If You’re Bald, I’m Bald” Boyfriend’s Touching Gesture For Ill Girlfriend Goes Viral

When someone we love is going through something awful, we do anything in our power to show them that they’re not alone and that we’re there for them. Case in point? Check out this amazing story about what a young man did for his girlfriend.

The Huffington Post reports that 18-year-old Riley Nicolay revealed on Reddit that his girlfriend, Deidre Sechi, was diagnosed with cancer last month. However, he was determined to show her that she wouldn’t have to face her battle with the disease alone.

Instead he shaved his head to show her that he would be with her every step of the way. Riley posted the following picture of himself and Deidre on Reddit and it has since gone viral:

Riley decided to shave his head to show his support for his girlfriend

The picture was posted along with the touching capton: “Beautiful girlfriend is fighting cancer. She got this sh*t. If you’re bald, I’m bald.”

Speaking about his decision to shave his head, Riley, who is currently a freshman at Iowa State University, said: “She’s shaving her head... so I’m shaving it with her. It wasn’t an option for me.”

Deidre, who was also attending Iowa State University, was forced to withdraw last semester after it was discovered that she had a tumour the size of a tennis ball in her stomach.

Riley and Deidre before Deidre was diagnosed with cancer

Since Riley posted the picture of himself and Deidre online, the pair have been flooded with messages from well-wishers.

“You’re doing a great thing by sticking by your GF,” wrote one user.

“Stay strong buddy,” they added.

The good news is that Deidre is fighting her illness well, according to Riley.

“She is strong and determined, almost stubborn,” he said.

“And a little thing like cancer will be but a speed bump to her,” he added.

Fair play Riley, fair play.