Johnny Ruffo's inspirational act of kindness hours after gruelling chemotherapy
Johnny Ruffo has marked his final round of chemotherapy in a very inspirational way.
Just hours after his chemotherapy session, the former Home and Away star participated in a charity walk for children with Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy.
The 29-year-old took part in the 150km ‘Walk to Save Our Sons’, which aims to raise awareness for the severe muscle condition that impacts one in 3,500 boys.
Talking to Today before starting the walk, Ruffo brushed off his own struggles, focusing on those living with this genetic condition.
"I'll pull through it… I'm blessed, in comparison," he said. "At the end of the day, these kids have it far worse than I do. [They] will be lucky to live to 25 or 30, whereas I'm 30 on Thursday."
The Aussie actor and singer has already raised $21,000 towards finding a cure for the disease.
"I'm lucky compared to these kids," he continued. "I would much rather give to them."
In August, Ruffo announced that he had been diagnosed with brain cancer.
"On Sunday I went into hospital with a migraine," he told TV WEEK. "I had to have emergency surgery to have a brain tumour removed. I am on the mend and feeling positive. Keep me in your thoughts."
Ruffo shared his journey with Australia, sharing photos in his hospital bed and of the large scar running across his forehead.
Ruffo first shot to fame after auditioning for X-Factor in 2011. He placed third in the competition with singer Reese Mastin coming out on top.
In April 2012, he then went on to win the mirror ball in Dancing with the Stars and then made his acting debut on Home and Away in 2013 as Chris Harrington.
His acting landed him a TV Week Logie nomination for Most Popular New Talent.
Ruffo announced that he was leaving the show in 2016 and said, "I've loved my time in Summer Bay. There's a lot more coming up for Chris and I hope fans continue enjoying his time on screen."