Bella’s story, as told by her mother, Shannah:

This is my daughter Bella. In July of 2007, when she 4, she became paralyzed and was diagnosed with Stage 4 Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, a very aggressive, rare childhood cancer.

Her main tumor was wrapped around her spine with several metastases throughout her little body. The doctors felt that she would never walk again and that she probably would only live a few more months.

However, by the grace of God and the prayers and support of her medical team, friends, and family, she is walking, running, jumping and playing! She handled 54 weeks of chemo and 16 weeks of radiation like a champion and always with a smile. She was in remission for about a year and started school. Unfortunately, in April of 2009, at 6 years old, her cancer came back. So again we are fighting, but again we will win! She is an inspiration to all. She is fighting a deadly disease but is so full of love and life. She is always smiling, always happy, and our hero!

Please join us in the fight against childhood cancer! To learn more about Bella you can visit her website at www.PrayforBella.com.