By . James Rush . PUBLISHED: . 10:43 EST, 30 December 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 13:00 EST, 30 December 2013 . A seven-year-old boy who beat leukaemia moved guests to tears when he gave a moving best man's speech at his parents' wedding. Alex Vaughan, who fought a tough battle against acute lymphoblastic leukaemia after he was diagnosed in January, told his parents how much he loved them during the speech. His father Luke asked him to be best man months before doctors discovered the youngster had cancer. Alex Vaughan, seven, moved guests to tears during his best man speech at his parents' wedding . It was uncertain whether he would be well enough to fill the role as he underwent aggressive treatment during the course of the year. But when the day arrived, Alex proudly took his place by the side of his father and handed over the rings during the wedding between Mr Vaughan and Alex's mother Kim Cocker. Alex, who has recently returned full-time to primary school, later read out the speech, which he had written himself, at the ceremony in Preston. During the speech Alex explained how 'when I decided to do a speech it was to tell my mum and dad how much I love them'. He goes on to say how he was scared at the thought of doing a speech, but describes how his father told him: 'You shouldn't be scared of anything because you've been through the scariest thing ever'. His mother said: 'He wrote it himself and it was amazing. The speech went really well, Alex was so confident, and everyone was crying.' Alex's father Luke asked him to be best man months before doctors discovered the youngster had cancer . She went on to say: 'I was really proud of him when he gave the rings to me and his dad. 'It was a big surprise when he gave us both a gift. He had gone out and bought them himself, a watch and cufflinks for his dad and a Pandora bracelet and charm for me.' Alex's two-year-old brother, Dylan, was guest of honour for the day, and the four were back at home in Chadderton in time for Christmas. When my dad asked me to be best man, I felt special because I didn't think he would pick me as well as my uncle Lewis. When I said yes, I expected to get invited on the stag do, but to my surprise I was too young for beer! When I decided to do a speech it was to tell my mum and dad how much I love them. At first I was scared, but then I remembered what my dad told me in Spain. He said: 'You shouldn't be scared of anything because you've been through the scariest thing ever.' So with that advice here I am, oh yeah and the Â£20 bribe off my mum helped! Firstly I want to thank them for everything they do for me and my little brother Dylan. Even though we drive each other mad and argue over silly things I still wouldn't change them for the world. So finally, I would like everyone to raise their glasses (nanna Joyce not the one's on your face). To Mr and Mrs Vaughan, my mum and dad.
Alex Vaughan told his parents how much he loved them during speech .
His father asked him to be best man months before cancer was discovered .
He wrote the speech himself and even bought both of his parents gifts .
By . James Rush . PUBLISHED: . 10:43 EST, 30 December 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 13:00 EST, 30 December 2013 . A seven-year-old boy who beat leukaemia moved guests to tears when he gave a moving best man's speech at his parents' wedding. Alex Vaughan, who fought a tough battle against acute lymphoblastic leukaemia after he was diagnosed in January, told his parents how much he loved them during the speech. His father Luke asked him to be best man months before doctors discovered the youngster had cancer. Alex Vaughan, seven, moved guests to tears during his best man speech at his parents' wedding . It was uncertain whether he would be well enough to fill the role as he underwent aggressive treatment during the course of the year. But when the day arrived, Alex proudly took his place by the side of his father and handed over the rings during the wedding between Mr Vaughan and Alex's mother Kim Cocker. Alex, who has recently returned full-time to primary school, later read out the speech, which he had written himself, at the ceremony in Preston. During the speech Alex explained how 'when I decided to do a speech it was to tell my mum and dad how much I love them'. He goes on to say how he was scared at the thought of doing a speech, but describes how his father told him: 'You shouldn't be scared of anything because you've been through the scariest thing ever'. His mother said: 'He wrote it himself and it was amazing. The speech went really well, Alex was so confident, and everyone was crying.' Alex's father Luke asked him to be best man months before doctors discovered the youngster had cancer . She went on to say: 'I was really proud of him when he gave the rings to me and his dad. 'It was a big surprise when he gave us both a gift. He had gone out and bought them himself, a watch and cufflinks for his dad and a Pandora bracelet and charm for me.' Alex's two-year-old brother, Dylan, was guest of honour for the day, and the four were back at home in Chadderton in time for Christmas. When my dad asked me to be best man, I felt special because I didn't think he would pick me as well as my uncle Lewis. When I said yes, I expected to get invited on the stag do, but to my surprise I was too young for beer! When I decided to do a speech it was to tell my mum and dad how much I love them. At first I was scared, but then I remembered what my dad told me in Spain. He said: 'You shouldn't be scared of anything because you've been through the scariest thing ever.' So with that advice here I am, oh yeah and the Â£20 bribe off my mum helped! Firstly I want to thank them for everything they do for me and my little brother Dylan. Even though we drive each other mad and argue over silly things I still wouldn't change them for the world. So finally, I would like everyone to raise their glasses (nanna Joyce not the one's on your face). To Mr and Mrs Vaughan, my mum and dad.
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