Strength and Courage in a small package.
This is my niece Mia just before her 3rd birthday . On March 7th, 2016 she hadn't been feeling well so her mom took her to their pediatrician. There they learned they needed to go to more advanced hospital an hour away to confirm results of a blood test. After the results were confirmed they had to take a 4 hour ambulance ride to a specialized childrens hospital. There she was officially diagnosed with leukemia, high risk B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia to be exact. It was an entire month before they were able to return home.
Fast forward 1 year to now, after countless stays in the hospital, helicopter transports, blood draws, neutropenic diets, steroid and chemo injections, and 20 spinal taps, Mighty Mia is in remission.
Mia's picture being shown at Times Square for Children's Cancer Research Fund.
It has been a very long and difficult journey so far and the end is not near..... but the light at the end of the tunnel can be seen. The hospital visits are less, her hair is finally starting to grow back, she is able to go outside and play, she is finally able to continue dance class. She is able to just be a little girl.
I tell you this story because the love, courage and strength of this family is to pure not to share.
Thank you for taking the time to read the story of Mighty Mia. Proceeds from this post will go to them.
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Sending my thoughts, healing energy and sunshine ☀️
I am registered at DKMS Germany https://www.dkms.de/de/spender-werden
for a few years.
There are other organizations like https://bethematch.org where people can register so patients find their life-saving marrow donors and provide support throughout the transplant process.
I guess the family knows about that for long. Of course!
I mentioned it for everyone else because I think everybody should be registered. That doesn't hurt!
She will be in my thoughts, and hopefully that is it. It builds a lot of strength having to endure that much trauma as a child. I am wishing her the best health from now on. :) Namaste
Thank you so much.
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My prayers are for you and your family, upvoted.
Mia is a very brave young lady!! Prayers and blessings to keep her healthy💕
Thank you!
My prayers are with you and your family God bless @mannyfig1956
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I just said a prayer for your niece, Mia and the family. God Bless.
Thanks you. It is greatly appreciated.
she's so adorable and so courageous! sending hugs from across the world :)
Thanks you for your kind words.
Sometimes children stand as examples to adults, that giving up is not an option. A salute to her strength and bravery... All the best wishes to her and her family.. :)
Thanks you for your kind words and support.
Up voting! I'm so pleased to hear she's better! Heart wrenching story that no could ever imagine having to go through with their child. I have two and just the thought makes me ill. I wish you all well and your family is our families thoughts! :)
Thank you for your kind words and support.