A five-year-old named Holly Carter from Selma, N.C. became suddenly unwell in February, stopping play and appearing pale and clammy. Initial assessments suspected a stomach virus, but doctors soon diagnosed stage four Burkitt lymphoma. Holly, who has autism and is non-verbal, required chemotherapy. Medical teams anticipated eight to 12 months of treatment, yet Holly tested cancer-free after only three months. The family expressed overwhelming relief and gratitude, with Holly's mother describing emotional reactions and thanks. The Make-A-Wish Foundation arranged a celebratory trip to Disney World for the family. The Walt Disney Company is the parent of the ABC station.
In February, life turned upside down for the family when Holly wasn't feeling well. "She was in preschool, running around being a normal kid, and one day things just kind of were going downhill," Ross told ABC Raleigh affiliate WTVD. "She stopped playing, she got really pale, really clammy". Holly stopped playing and got pale and clammy, her mom said. Initially, doctors thought Holly had a stomach virus, but they soon diagnosed her with stage four Burkitt lymphoma. It was the latest challenge for Holly and her family. Holly has autism and is non-verbal, and now, she needed chemotherapy.
Doctors told them to expect eight to 12 months of treatment, but Holly was cancer-free after only three months. "It was just the best feeling in the world," Ross said. "I couldn't stop crying. I couldn't stop thanking God for everything." Holly and her family now get to celebrate their victory over cancer with a trip to Walt Disney World, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. "It breaks my heart that she had to go through it to get to where we are, but I am forever grateful to Make-A-Wish," Ross said. "They have been so patient and kind and so understanding."
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