RuPaul's Drag Race Terminal Cancer Patient Makeover

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Makeup can be more powerful than you think — it's an outlet of creativity, opportunity for self-expression, means of self-confidence. For some people, cosmetics can change someone's life. Just take it from U.K. journalist Dean Eastmond, who recently found comfort in makeup during his battle with cancer.

As soon as Eastmond got the diagnosis, he began documenting his journey on Twitter. In one tweet, he told the world that on his "bucket list," he wanted nothing more than to get his makeup done by every drag queen from RuPaul's Drag Race.

If this turns into me writing a bucket list, you just know me being painted by every RPDR girl will be at the very top of that list ?
— Dean Eastmond (@deanvictorr) August 6, 2017

Little did he know, his dream would soon come true. Earlier this month, Eastmond found out that his battle with cancer had become terminal, noting that he was given weeks to live. That's when Charlie Hides, a RuPaul's Drag Race season 9 contestant, reached out to Eastmond on Twitter.

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You're an inspiration to me Dean! I'd love to paint your face. I'm in the UK for the next ten days.
— Charlie Hides TV (@charliehidestv) August 23, 2017

As fate would have it, Hides happened to have booked a show nearby that week. So the two swiftly coordinated details to meet up so Hides could do Eastmond's makeup, checking off that penultimate bucket list item.

I'm doing a show Sunday night in Bournemouth so will book a hotel room for the night and can come to yours Monday afternoon. Does that work?
— Charlie Hides TV (@charliehidestv) August 23, 2017

And then, this happened:

When @charliehidestv knows you're pretty much bed bound so comes to chill with you for the day and this OBVIOUSLY ends up happening ?❤️ pic.twitter.com/I8II5bFygO
— Dean Eastmond (@deanvictorr) August 28, 2017

Eastmond emerged on Twitter with pink hair, cobalt blue lips, and contoured cheeks — a dream come true, to be sure. "Cancer sucks but you SLAY," Hides tweeted in response to Eastmond's look. Support from fans and strangers alike poured in by the dozens. And better still, countless other girls from the show got in touch through Hides to show their support as well. And, of course, the moment sparked its own trending hashtag: #DeanEastmondslays.

@deanvictorr Backstage with @SHARON_NEEDLES ....she thinks you slay!! pic.twitter.com/jjLgyX0ER4
— Charlie Hides TV (@charliehidestv) August 26, 2017

Sending love to @deanvictorr cause he slayyyss! Cc: @itsSHANGELA #deaneastmondslays pic.twitter.com/B5P9gwsJM4
— Alexis Michelle (@AlexisLives) August 27, 2017