Father with terminal cancer celebrates life before death-- And it is the most heartwarming moment on social media

Time of India

a day ago

Often, the most profound acts of love aren't televised or widely reported; they're quietly lived. One such heartwarming incident happened when a terminally ill father decided to honour that belief in a truly extraordinary way.
Refusing to wait for a traditional funeral where he wouldn't be present, he chose to host a pre-stypa, a farewell celebration held in Polish culture, while still alive. Inviting family and friends to gather before he passed, he embraced his final days with honesty and intention. A video of this heart-touching moment recently went viral on the internet, and here's what it shows:
What does the viral video show
A video posted on Instagram by his daughter, who goes by the name Bibi Brzozka, showed the man surrounded by family and friends, laughing, sharing meals, and creating moments that would last beyond his lifetime.
According to her post, ''My Dad is a Legend!... in Poland, admitting you are dying is often seen as giving up—a big no‑go because it's believed to bring bad luck. It makes people deeply uncomfortable.' Here, we have a tradition of honouring people after their funeral.
It's called STYPA'.
He declined the idea of a post-funeral gathering where he would no longer be part of it. Instead, he hosted what his daughter described as something 'bold, unconventional, and courageous', a farewell party where he could participate fully in celebrating his own life.
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She added, 'What truly amazed me was how many people left inspired, saying they'd love to celebrate their life while they're still here'.
How did social media react
The video resonated deeply with viewers. One person commented, 'That's how we should prepare for transitioning to another dimension. That's how it's done! Bravo for your father.' Another wrote, 'The best thing I have seen in a while. He did it HIS WAY! Rockstar dad and a rockstar daughter.
Bless his soul.' A third user, 'This is such a beautiful thing to do... I'm sure more folks will be inspired to hold events like this!' And another added, 'This is so beautiful.
Cheers to the brave ones, the unconventional ones. And hugs to all of you as you navigate this transition'.
Through this virtual glimpse, many have felt the courage to reframe how we mark endings, not with silence and ritual after loss, but with laughter and love before it. In doing so, he created something lasting, a legacy of bravery, connection, and the profound humanity of celebrating life while it still beats.