ADVERTISEMENT
The news of Kaleb’s departure has sparked a massive wave of mourning across social media and digital communities. Thousands of people who never met the boy in person are sharing how his videos and stories helped them through their own darkest hours. In a world often dominated by cynical news cycles, Kaleb represented a pure form of goodness. His legacy is now being cemented through the “Kaleb Effect,” a phenomenon where people are encouraged to approach their own obstacles with a fraction of the bravery he displayed daily. Online tributes are filled with images of his iconic smile—a smile that persisted even after the most painful surgeries or the most discouraging setbacks.
