Congressman John Lewis has received an outpouring of support since he announced he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
His latest well wishes come from everyone’s favorite aardvark, Arthur.
The popular PBS Kids television show, "Arthur," posted a Facebook post Tuesday wishing the longtime congressman "a speedy recovery."
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In 2017, Lewis appeared on the episode “Arthur Takes A Stand,” in which he encourages Arthur to stand up to an injustice against beloved lunch lady, Mrs. MacGrady who also happens to be a friend of Lewis’.
The episode also highlights Lewis’ record as a civil rights pioneer.
On Sunday, Lewis, 79, announced he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
“I’ve been in some kind of fight – for freedom, equality, basic human rights – for nearly my entire life,” he said in a statement. “I have never faced a fight quite like this one…but with God’s grace I will be back on the front lines soon.”
A native of Alabama, Lewis has spent 32 years in the U.S. House and has been re-elected 16 times, most recently in 2018.
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