A little boy who has been battling an aggressive form of leukaemia has realised his dream of becoming a policeman for the day - thanks to China 's version of Whatsapp . Liu Zixi , eight , was diagnosed with the deadly disease in July last year , and has since endured nine rounds of painful chemotherapy . But the little boy has kept his spirits up through three near-death experiences by dreaming of becoming a policeman one day so he can 'catch thieves and arrest baddies ' , the People 's Daily Online reported . He even begged his father : ' I may die soon , but I am not afraid . Help me realise my dream . ' Dream : Eight-year-old Liu Zixi dreams of becoming a police officer and 'catching thieves ' when he grows up . Determination : But after he was diagnosed with leukaemia , he begged his father to make it happen sooner . Touching : The police commander heard of his wish after word spread through the Chinese WhatsApp . So father Liu Xiaodong decided to make the youngster 's dream come true , and began to spread word of his son 's plight through WeChat - the Chinese WhatsApp . The story touched the hearts of many in Jilin City , where the family live , and then with thousands across the country . A total of 12,000 yuan ( about £1,307 ) was donated by well-wishers , and Zixi even got a visit from China 's National Women 's Speed Skating team members . But then the tale reached the ears of Jilin Public Security Bureau commander Fu Zhangkun . 'We are all very moved by his dream of becoming a police officer , ' he said . 'It has become a responsibility for us to realise for him . ' So the officers and Zixi 's 38-year-old father worked together to surprise the little boy - and make his dream a reality . Surprise : The officers worked with Zixi 's parents on a treat for the boy , who is currently in hospital . Perfect : They had a special uniform made , and created an honorary role for the little boy . Delight : After a special ceremony , Zixi was put in charge of 'protecting the harmony of the hospital ' On Monday , Zixi was visited by a policewoman in his room in the Paediatic Hematology Department of the Number 1 Hospital . She then unveiled a uniform , which had been specially made for Zixi , who was about to become the youngest police officer in Jilin . Zixi was then awarded the title of 'honorary police officer ' in a simple ceremony - before Commander Fu sent him off to fulfill his duties 'protecting the harmony of the hospital ' . The entire experience has left Zixi delighted . ' I am very happy , I did n't know what I had to do but I have realised my dream , ' he said , vowing : 'When I have recovered I will catch thieves . ' Future : Zixi is still dreaming of becoming a policeman - saying when he recovers he 'will catch thieves '
Liu Zixi , eight , was diagnosed with leukaemia in July of last year . The little boy has since been through several painful rounds of chemotherapy . He begged his father to help him realise his dream before he died . Word of destiny 's dream reached the ears of the military commander . Officers then set about creating an honorary hospital for the youngster .