Soon to be 8 years old, Landon Bevan’s goals are never small or ordinary. The Essex resident only knows how to set the bar sky-high, and the ask for his upcoming birthday is no different. Landon has challenged Mr. Beast, a global star known for crazy challenges and massive prizes, to attend his Mr. Beast-themed party, filled with creative games and prizes. Ahead of his party planned for Wednesday, Landon has submitted a video to Mr. Beast proving why he should show up. “I did some exercises,” he said, adding, “we’re saving the shirt number one for Mr. Beast.” From elaborate challenges designed by his mom to briefcases, Mr. Beast jerseys, a remake of his famous coin, themed lights and designs, the Bevans have been busy planning and preparing. They’ve been in contact with Mr. Beast’s team and are hopeful for an appearance. “I’m a little bit nervous, but it’s exciting,” Landon said. For Landon, his love for Mr. Beast is about more than just the games and prizes. Watching the star’s videos online and the TV show “Beast Games” became a regular pastime for Landon and his late grandpa Roy Knight. “Sometimes there’s this big obstacle course and me and my grandpa we kept rewinding it, and we both laughed,” he said of their time watching together. CTV News first met Landon in June 2025, when the then six-year-old set another sky-high goal. With his grandpa Roy diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Landon set out to raise $80,000 so he could travel to the U.S. to receive a specialized form of treatment not offered in Canada. Contributions from Landon’s lemonade stand and a massive donation from an anonymous donor who caught wind of the efforts allowed Roy to receive the treatment. Knight was able to spend more time with his family until he passed away in May. Landon’s big wish comes with a trade-off that continues his grandpa’s legacy. Unlike most kids, he isn’t looking forward to piles of gifts, but instead he wants cash donations to support research and awareness for pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer can often go undetected for long periods, and according to the Canadian Cancer Society, the 5-year net survival for pancreatic cancer is 12%. “My grandpa died of cancer, and so people can spend more time with the people that they love, so they can spend more time instead of just letting them pass away early instead [they can] live longer for a bit,” Landon said. Still grieving the loss of his grandpa, his birthday party is one more way to remember the man who shaped his life. Landon has already begun looking for any money he can to support the cause, from change around the house to his little sister’s piggybank she offered to give. He’s even donated the money his grandpa left behind for him to travel to Disney. For now, he will eagerly await a response from Mr. Beast, while living how his grandpa wanted – having fun with no shortage of determination.
