Thanksgiving Tradition Pauses as Viral Grandma Faces Cancer Battle

Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton, who became friends through a mistaken text message in 2016, spent Thanksgiving apart for the first time in nine years due to Dench's breast cancer diagnosis. Instead, they connected via Instagram Live. Dench, who was surprised by her diagnosis, emphasized the importance of regular checkups and cherishing life. Their unique friendship, which has endured various challenges, including the loss of Dench's husband to COVID-19, is set to be depicted in an upcoming Netflix film, "The Thanksgiving Text."