Rest In Peace Young #NASCAR Fan - Caleb Hammond

Eleven-Year-Old Passes Away After Fight with Leukemia

Caleb Hammond was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age of nine. Hammond and his family recently decided to stop treatment at Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, because it was no longer helping. He returned home to Oskaloosa, Iowa to live the rest of his life away from painful procedures, and to spend time with his family.

Caleb was an avid motorsport fan and amateur racer. He asked for people to send racing stickers to cover his casket if he is unable to overcome his illness.

Of course, the NASCAR Community responded overwhelmingly. Caleb received more than just race stickers for his casket, his name is displayed on over twelve NASCAR race cars at Indy.

NASCAR's #TeamCaleb

1. #38 David Ragan (MENCS)
2. #34 Michael McDowell(MENCS)
3. #72 Corey LaJoie(MENCS)
4. #74 Mike Harmon (NXS)
5. #15 BJ McLeod(NXS)
6. #78 Tommy Joe Martins(NXS)
7. #8 Caesar Bacarella(NXS)
8. #45 Josh Bilicki(NXS)
9. #55 Bayley Currey(NXS)
10. #39 Ryan Sieg(NXS)
11. #38 JJ Yeley(NXS)
12. #93 Jeff Green(NXS)

It is with great sadness, NASCAR Race Mom must report that Caleb Hammond passed away early this morning.

A GoFundMe page has been set-up
to help the family with funeral expenses.
Click Here

Many in @IMS racing in honor and memory of Caleb Hammond today. #TeamCaleb #RIP pic.twitter.com/baNoH8QvBI

— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) September 10, 2018

I was lucky enough to meet Caleb Hammond @oskychanllenge in early August. What the racing community did for & with Caleb the last month was amazing. Thoughts and prayers to his family & friends. #teamcaleb #calebstrong #RIP pic.twitter.com/viYWSbUtiH

— Kasey Kahne (@kaseykahne) September 10, 2018

Caleb Hammond passed away early this morning. Keep the Hammonds in your thoughts and prayers. The #TeamCaleb decal will be ran in Caleb’s honor at @IMS. #Nascar pic.twitter.com/paTJonKG7Z

— Shawn Magee Design (@SMD_racing) September 10, 2018

Today we race with heavy hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Caleb Hammond. #TeamCaleb pic.twitter.com/t75aoIOxpW

— Jeffrey Earnhardt (@JEarnhardt1) September 10, 2018

🙏🏻 RIP Caleb #TeamCaleb https://t.co/k5tWD43rDo

— Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) September 10, 2018

We're racing with heavy hearts today.

Thank you Caleb for inspiring us with your battle and letting us be a part of #TeamCaleb. https://t.co/erx8uArnz8

— Xfinity Racing (@XfinityRacing) September 10, 2018

We’re all thinking about you Caleb! #TeamCaleb pic.twitter.com/s9WpoauuDB

— Front Row Motorsports (@Team_FRM) September 8, 2018

Avid Racing Fan Caleb Hammond Dies After Battle Against Leukemia https://t.co/3TmE3c4aqk #TeamCaleb pic.twitter.com/2N1bDc9aP2

— WHO-HD Ch. 13 News (@WHOhd) September 10, 2018

Very sad to hear of Caleb's passing. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this time #TeamCaleb #RIP https://t.co/nF4FB9APeT

— Dave Loebsack (@daveloebsack) September 10, 2018

RIP sweet child🙏🏻 praying for your family! #cancersucks #teamcaleb pic.twitter.com/nuMJ9cJCXW

— Krissie Newman (@NewmanKrissie) September 10, 2018

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