Three Brave Girls Celebrate Life After Overcoming Cancer Together
In a heartwarming reminder of resilience and friendship, three little girls from Oklahoma have come together once again to celebrate their bond and their victory over cancer.
Rheann Franklin, aged 11, Ainsley Peters, aged 9, and Rylie Hughey, aged 8, initially met for a touching photo in 2014 while undergoing cancer treatments. Their heartwarming photo went viral, capturing the hearts of people worldwide.
Rylie had one kidney removed and a portion of the other taken out during her treatment for stage 4 bilateral Wilms tumors when she was 2 years old. Today, she is an active second-grader involved in dance, gymnastics, and softball. Her mother, Bridget Hughey, shared that the most precious thing to come from this experience is watching Rylie’s faith grow and mature, along with her boundless love for those around her.
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