Harvard Hockey Team Adopts 12-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Nathan Potvin

Every team draws inspiration from different places. The Harvard hockey team draws its inspiration from Nathan Potvin.

The 12-year-old hockey lover from Hooksett, N.H., had a tumor found on his spine when he was just 5 years old. It was removed but has since returned. Through it all, Potvin showed courage and strength — traits he now shows to his teammates.

The team adopted Potvin as a full-fledged member, thanks to the Friends of Jaclyn program.

"They're like a bunch of brothers," Nathan said. "A whole team full of brothers."

Watch his inspiring story in the video below.

For more on the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, read Kathryn Tappen's story.