The movie was aired december 4th, 2011 on gmc network and broke every record the network had ever set. In the case of, the heart of christmas, most people whether christian or otherwise, love this drama. We all know someone whose story should be a feature film. Last year i gave you a sneak peek into the new christmas movie the heart of christmas. But with courage, determination and faith, they give dax a one last christmas, even if it is in october.
At just thirteen months old, little dax was diagnosed. The heart of christmas is a 2011 american christian drama feature film directed by gary wheeler. The heart of christmas, a movie inspired by the bravery of 2yearold dax and the spirit of the people he affected, premiered wednesday at the cinema in an effort to raise money for the cherish. The heart of christmas a heartbreaking true story jamonkey. I encourage anyone reading this to watch the television premiere on gmc formerly known as gospel music channel this sunday, december 4th and 7 and 9 p. Julie locke are devastated when they learn that their young son, dax. This is the video my new christmas song one last christmas. Julie lockes twoyearold son dax was critically ill with cancer. Watch the heart of christmas starring candace cameron bure in this docudrama on directv.
Jude childrens research hospital, one of the worlds premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other deadly. It was on gmc channel and we dvred it and just watched it today. Megan candace cameron bure reexamines her priorities after she sees people decorating for christmas in october to help a family celebrate christmas with their dying son. Inspired by a true story, christian songwriter west wrote a song about the locke family of washington, ill. If you want to watch the movie or would like to help donate to the dax locke foundation, head over here. To learn more about the lockes, their true story of hope and compassion and how you can get involved, visit the dax locke foundation. Happy boxing day day after christmas, which i hope you all enjoyed. The movie was based on a true story, the dax locke story. It stars candace cameron bure, erin bethea, jeanne neilson, eric jay beck, george newbern, and matthew west. He wanted to make a movie inspired by the songs true story of 2yearold dax locke, who when he was dying of leukemia was given a special last christmas by his local community. The stuff of real life makes for better drama than anything we can make up.
Parents need to know that the heart of christmas is a 2012 movie based on a true story about a family who decides to celebrate christmas in october when they learn that their son has terminal cancer and has only weeks to live. When it comes to holiday movies and television shows, some are more popular than others. The dax foundation provided a peace of mind for us regarding our utility bill, we were able to get caught up and not stress about where the money would come from. The heart of christmas is set in washington, illinois and at st. The producer asked west to read the script and write a new song that would potentially serve as the title of the movie. The movie is the dax locke story, also featuring matthew west, a christian singersongwriter who wrote a song for them based on his story. The heart of christmas touches the heart national catholic reporter. Co watch hd movies online and download free hd movies online with. Watch the heart of christmas online stream full movie. The heart of christmas tells the story of one familys quest for their seriously ill son to experience an early and magical christmas, and how an entire.
A movie based on the true story of dax locke was released a short time ago. Dax locke and the heart of christmas by pamela king. Watch the heart of christmas 2020 full movie btomovie. Est dax lockes story has inspired and continues to inspire countless people, both here in the peoria area and far beyond. But with courage, determination and faith, they decide to give dax a one last christmas, even if it has to be in october. The movie was sponsored by the childrens hospital of illinois, in peoria. Dax lockes spirit lives on with movie, foundation news. The challenge, then, for the filmmaker, is to take that story and make it into a great film. I wanted to present an insert of daxs story that is presented on the dax locke foundation website.
The heart of christmas begins on halloween, when a mother is taking her child trickortreating only to wander into a christmas setting. Their explanation is that they are trying to provide one last christmas for dax locke, a toddler in their neighborhood who is dying of a rare. The heart of christmas is a story of one families journey to give their son, dax one last christmas after he was diagnosed with aml m7 leukemia. Julie locke from washington illinois, was thrilled to be expecting, became the proud. With candace cameron bure, jeanne neilson, christopher shone, nicholas shone. On sunday, december 4, gmc gospel music channel will present the heart of christmas, a new gmc world premiere movie starring candace. The heart of christmas is available at target and walmart and online at. Dreesen, the young boy with leukemia is dax locke christopher and nicholas shone. The locke family are devastated when they learn their 2yearold son, dax, has leukemia. Have any of you watched a movie that came out about 5 years ago called the heart of christmas. He passed away of aml m7 leukemia on december 30, 2009.
Matthew wests hit song the heart of christmas has been made into a heartwarming movie, which will premiere sunday. Our family is amazed at the blessings the dax foundation provides for so many in need. Dreesen tells a sad though inspirational true story of the locke family. The heart of christmas is inspired by a very true, equally heart wrenching and touching story. The story which matthew wests, hit song the heart of christmas is about. When their neighbors found out why the lockes had christmas decorations up before halloween, they came together to give dax an early christmas, and that story inspired the heartwarming film starring candace cameron bure, the heart of christmas. A producer heard the song, decided it would make a charming christmas movie one last christmas telling how the neighborhood came together for dax and put up their christmas lights and filming began.
The heart of christmas tells the touching story of the locke family, as they cling to their love, family, and, most importantly, their faith during a devastating time. Austin and julie locke are devastated when they learn that their young son, dax, has been diagnosed with cancer. Additionally, we are grateful for the assistance with food by providing the kroger gift card. Also, if you would like to buy dax merchandise, there is a dax store and, again, all proceeds go to the dax locke founation. Original christmas film the heart of christmas debuts on. Based on a true story of hope and compassion, the heart of christmas will touch your heart and bring home the spirit of the holidays. The lockes are devastated when they learn their young son, dax, has cancer.
I had never heard of dax locke so once the movie was over i decided to look up about him and boy was i shocked and in tears. Shes then told about austin and julie locke and their sweet little boy dax. The power of this film is in its ability to communicate deep human experiences in ways that can powerfully impact the viewers. The movie was inspired by the singersong writer matthew wests song one last christmas. It is a 100% true story about julie and austin locke and their son dax who was diagnosed with leukemia when he was still a baby and spent 18 months at st. The heart of christmas starring matthew west premieres. Dax ryan locke, born to julie and austin locke on june 26, 2007, was diagnosed with aml m7, a rare form of leukemia, when he was months old. The movie unfolds as the locke familys grief is eased by the love and support of their community and the lifechanging legacy their son dax locke left behind. The heart of christmas is a 2011 american christian drama feature film directed by gary.
He loved christmas lights, so although it was only october, she put them up. Curious, megan reads daxs mother julies blog and learns about the lockes journey. The heart of christmas movie information cinema clock. Well, i had heard on the joyfm the music station we listen to that they had made a movie of this precious little guy, dax locke. Parents looking for more lighthearted holiday fare as well as those parents looking for something less faithbased should seek other options, as this movie is. I just returned from watching a special showing of this movie. One last christmas matthew west official music video.
Based on a true story of hope and compassion, the heart of christmas will. Last night the rave theatre in peoria hosted a special showing of the new movie the heart of christmas. Judes hospital getting treatment and other forms of care. Candace cameron bure, george newbern, jeanne neilson, burgess jenkins, anita renfroe. Dax ryan locke, born to julie and austin locke on june 26, 2007, was diagnosed with aml m7, a rare form of. The locke family are devastated when they learn their 2yearold son, dax, has. The world is filled with tragic stories, and stories that will make great movies. Holiday guide 2012the heart of christmas dvd the mom maven. It is based on the true story of little dax locke, who, at the.
Directed by gary wheeler, produced by suzette schafer, charlie schafer and mark burman, lance w. Last year, the movie was shown on gmc but this year the dvd is available so everyone can watch it. The heart of christmas 2011 christmas movie database. That is the gift of gary wheelers film the heart of christmas. The movie was inspired by the singersong writer matthew wests song. For more information about the film, visit the heart of christmas on the web. The heart of christmas the gmc world premiere movie, the heart of christmas, was inspired by the true story of the locke family, which also inspired the new song of the same name by grammynominated recording artist matthew west. The heart of christmas is a movie about paying it forward, about finding grace when you least expect it, and the amazing courage of a family and a. The heart of christmas is a story of one families journey to give their son. The heart of christmas dax locke a little peace in our. The heart of christmas is based on a true story that made national headlines when a community in washington, illinois, decorated their houses for christmas several weeks early in honor of a little boy battling a rare form of leukemia. A fundraising premiere for the new movie based on the dax locke story.
Well sunday afternoon, i came across the movie the heart of christmas featuring candace cameron bure aka dj from full house. This song is inspired by the true story of the locke family and their son dax. In june of 2007 dax ryan locke was born to two overjoyed. Jude childrens research hospital, one of the worlds premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other deadly diseases in children.
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