Mighty Max really is a hometown hero bringing his small community of Galax, Virginia, together. No, I'm not talking about Batman. However, Batman is a hero in his own right and you can find more about him here. Max is a young boy who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in January. His Facebook page, Mighty Max, currently sits at over 8,000 likes. As of the 2010 census, his hometown of Galax has a population of barely over 7,000. That shows how many people are being touched by this brave boy's battle.

He is currently undergoing chemo treatments and his prognosis looks good so far. Max is becoming a real champ at handling his treatments, and the updates show how brave he really is.

Mighty Max is a hero who is not afraid to show a smile.

From reunion concerts in Max's honor, to an "American Ninja Warrior" competitor running in his honor, and articles like this one, Max's story is inspiring many and warming even more hearts. Max has inspired people to donate blood to raise money for cancer research and treatment.

One of the most heartwarming moments was where his mother dressed up to chaperone a high-school prom that she sponsors, and Max made his family turn on "Cinderella" so that he could dance with a princess, his mom.

Max has been able to make an incredible impact on his family, friends, community, and even farther. His family has gained support from all around. His mother works for the local high school and is beloved by her coworkers and students. His father, grandfather, and many other family members are members of the local police force and have spent their lives looking out for us. It is finally time that the community was able to come together and offer support, thoughts, and prayers to help this extremely deserving family in their time of need.

Max is a fighter and a hero. Qualities he most certainly inherited. His sister is also a hero for being the best big sister Max could ask for and looking out for her little brother. Max has remained in good spirits, and that is something to admire. You can read more about him on his Facebook page, Mighty Max.

As children, we are brave in ways we tend to forget. Let us look to Max to remember what being brave really means.