Meet M, a courageous 11-year old fighting an illness no child should ever have to face. M was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma of the brain in 2015.
She underwent surgical resection of her tumor, six weeks of radiation therapy, and approximately one year of chemotherapy.
In early 2017, M’s parents discovered red bumps on her body, and shortly thereafter received a second devastating diagnosis of ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia). She began treatment for the leukemia, but then experienced severe complications and entered the PICU. Sadly, M’s cancer became quite aggressive, and she passed away on November 3, 2017.
Even amongst the hardships and setbacks, M still had a smile for her siblings, her caregivers, and all those who surrounded her. The strength and resiliency of children is amazing, and M was a beautiful example.
Anytime that we are able to help a sick child, we grow a new branch of our Hugs for Brady family tree and M’s family has joined that growing tree. We help because we understand what it means to be in this battle, because we know what it means to have support, because we don’t want children to suffer the way that M did. Let us be thankful for the healthy children in our lives and help those who aren’t as lucky.