The Kelowna community has rallied behind the Isagawa family, whose one-year-old daughter Elara was diagnosed with a massive tumour on Christmas Eve.
to help cover treatment costs for Elara has raised $9,700 of its $10,000 goal amount as of Wednesday night.
Earlier this month, family member and fundraiser creator Cayman Ferguson said Elara underwent surgery at B.C. Children91裸聊视频檚 Hospital in Vancouver to remove the tumour located between her pelvis and abdomen.
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Even with the surgery, Ferguson said Elara will likely need further chemo or radiation therapy to help with the her treatment.
Her grandfather Mike Chisholm said he was overwhelmed by the community support during the difficult time.
91裸聊视频淭he gratefulness I feel to everyone91裸聊视频ur family, the medical teams, and all our friends and loved ones for the support has been so huge. I can barely articulate it,91裸聊视频� said Chisholm.
91裸聊视频淭his next week, recovering from this massive event (the surgery) will be emotional, but doable. Seeing that angel (Elara) is the greatest gift ever.91裸聊视频�
GoFundMe donor Anne Nathan also gave her support to Elara during her treatment process.
91裸聊视频淎s a doctor myself, I see many little angels with unfortunate illnesses. I am sure your lovely Elara is no different.91裸聊视频� said Nathan.
91裸聊视频淪he is a strong little girl who will never give up because you (the family) have shown her the strength to soldier on. Go Elara, you young warrior, you91裸聊视频檝e got this!91裸聊视频�
According to the GoFundMe page, 141 people have donated to the campaign so far.
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