When you're going through a rough time, it helps if you have family backing you up.

Six-year-old Jacob Westgate has been through more than a lot of kids his age — and even some adults five times his age — but through it all, he's had the support of his family, friends, and a whole lot of bikers.

On his third birthday, Jacob was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, which is a rare type of childhood cancer that forms in the nerve tissue.

"He's been through a lot since then," said his mother Joanne Beranger.

Every year since Jacob's diagnosis, his uncle Steve Beranger, who owns Stevie B's Onset Sports Resort, has held Jacob's Poker Run and Benefit.

During the poker run, bikers travel to various locations to pick up playing cards to complete their poker hands and return to Stevie B's.

"All of my family from Medford, Boston, Southie come down here for this," said Steve.

Tons of donated items were raffled and auctioned off, including a riding lawnmower, a helmet with the title to a three-wheeled motorcycle inside of it, and a 32-inch flat screen TV. There was also plenty of food, music, and conversation. All of the proceeds will help offset the costs of Jacob's medical expenses.

"He was in [Boston] Children's Hospital for two years," and goes back twice a week, Steve said.

Joanne says that while it's been a tough road, Jacob has made progress and started attending school with his peers last month, after two years of being homeschooled.

"He loves gym," Joanne said.

However, he doesn't go for the full week because of complications related to his illness.

"He goes twice a week because he doesn't have an immune system," Joanne explained.

Steve said that each of Jacob's treatments was like a tiny bead filling up three dresser drawers: Basically, the little guy has been through a lot, and he's persevered.

Steve holds a number of fundraisers for various causes, and says that he's a big believer in karma.

"It's easy to open my doors," said Steve. "This is everybody's house."