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Family's plea to save dream Disney trip for girl, 6, left blind by brain tumour

Family's plea to save dream Disney trip for girl, 6, left blind by brain tumour

Summary

A six-year-old girl named Sienna lost her eyesight after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. Her family had planned a trip to Disney World, but the cost of travel insurance rose sharply due to her condition, putting the trip in jeopardy.

Key Facts

  • Sienna, age six, was diagnosed with a slow-growing brain tumor called a grade 1 glioma.
  • The tumor caused swelling on her optic nerve, leading to blindness.
  • She began an 18-month chemotherapy treatment and cannot have surgery to remove the tumor.
  • Her family had booked a four-week trip to Disney World, Florida, which was a Christmas surprise.
  • Original travel insurance for the family cost £232, but insurance for Sienna alone rose to over £5,000 due to her illness.
  • The family started a fundraiser to help cover the high insurance cost and save the trip.
  • Sienna has undergone emergency surgery and spent about three weeks in the hospital intensive care.
  • The family appreciates the care received at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital and remains hopeful for her recovery.
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