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A little girl barely more than a toddler in age is facing a battle against cancer that has left her family completely distraught.
Ellora, known as Lola, was just two years old when she was diagnosed with form of leukemia at the end of last year. The terrible news was broken to her parents, Pheng and Kristine Xiong, on December 30 and she will now need extensive treatment for the next two years to make sure she has a chance of surviving the disease.
The brave youngster is described as 'bubbly' and with a 'contagious smile' who has taken to the hearts of the many people she's met in her short life so far. Lola also has a baby sister and her dad, who was the family's sole income provider, had to leave his job so he can support and care for his daughter along with her mum during this stressful time.
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Lola with her parents, Pheng and Kristine, and her baby sister (Facebook)Now, a GoFundMe page has been set up by Andrew Xiong in Yuba City, California on behalf of the family to help with the ongoing costs of Lola's treatment and the family's basic daily needs. The heartfelt post reads: "On December 30th, 2023, Pheng and Kristine received a devastating news that there two year old miracle child, Ellora, was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (B-ALL). This news left them completely heartbroken, distraught and on their knees with God.
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"A parent should never have to witness their child fighting for their own life at such a young age. Ellora "Lola" is such at a bright, blessed and beautiful girl. She lights the room with her bubbly character and contagious smile. She's deeply loved and cherished by so many." The post added that the news has taken a 'massive toll' on the family.
A fundraiser has been set up to help support Lola and her family during the cancer treatment (Facebook)It went on: "As Lola begins her extensive treatment for the next 2 years," that "we are asking for any donations your hearts are willing to give in order to help this family as they go through this extremely difficult time. Your donations will be put towards helping the family with: medical expenses, housing, basic daily needs, transportation, etc during the duration of supporting Lola's battle with leukemia."
At target of $100,000 has been set and at the time of writing $85,955 has been raised across 155 donations. The parents had previously "shared their infertility journey with the world," through social media and "everyone helped pray for their beautiful miracle, Lola, into existence."
The post finished: "She's stolen the hearts of so many. Now everyone will watch her fight and beat this battle against leukemia. She is truly so special not just to her family but to many others as well." As well donating through GoFund Me, other contributions can be made through Venmo or PayPal to @kristinexiong.
You can donate to Ellora's fundraiser by clicking here.
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