While suffering from cancerous tumors, he's become a YouTube star, gone on adventures

Frank Carpino, with help from friends and family, made the most of the hours he had left.

Carpino, a 12-year-old boy from Genoa, never knew a day without cancer. Burdened by multiple massive tumors, he only had enough energy to be awake a couple of hours each day.

He passed away Thursday night at his home, surrounded by his family, according to his mother, Kathrine.

With those hours, though, he left a lasting legacy.

Read more here about Frank's journey.

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