Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made a surprise appearance at a Halloween party Friday thrown in honor of a 10-year-old boy named Elijah, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2014. Halloween is Elijah’s favorite holiday, so more than 100 friends and family celebrated a month early. Newton heard about Elijah’s story and showed up to the party with an ice cream truck.

Elijah, who lives in Concord, also received support from the NASCAR community.