LSU Soccer Star’s Cancer Journey Leads to Unforgettable Bruno Mars Experience

LSU soccer player Rylie Kuyper, who beat cancer, receives a surprise trip to see Bruno Mars in New Orleans.

September 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New Orleans, United States — A Louisiana State University soccer player who recently overcame a battle with cancer was given an unforgettable experience after a generous stranger offered her tickets to a Bruno Mars concert in New Orleans.

The unexpected gesture came after a viewer shared a heartfelt note with the news team, explaining that they had purchased five tickets for a concert but were unable to attend due to a cancer diagnosis. The message asked for help finding someone who had recently beaten cancer to take their place.

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Through connections with FMOL Health, a nonprofit health system in Louisiana, the team found Rylie Kuyper, a 20-year-old goalkeeper on the LSU soccer team. She had been diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin’s lymphoma last spring and gained widespread attention online after sharing her journey on TikTok, which has been viewed over 33 million times. After completing chemotherapy, she was surprised with a VIP trip to New Orleans, where she joined her friends for the concert.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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