
Roanoke Rapids teenager Derringer Mallory who is still fighting Leukemia was able to meet one of his idols Tuesday in Los Angeles.
Mallory was diagnosed exactly two years to the date with Leukemia. Mallory was recently given the news that his wish to meet NBA LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant through the Make-a-wish foundation would've granted.
Mallory was given tthe goahead from doctors to make the trip. Mallory just had after a 12 day hospital stay after an urgent helicopter ride to Vidant June 13th due to his medical condition.