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Gemma Ryder & Gabriella Clare

Girl, 4, with cancer asks for her long hair back in heartbreaking letter to Santa Claus

A toddler has written a heartbreaking letter to Santa, asking for her long to grow back after fighting leukemia earlier this year.

Macy Robertson, 4, has been receiving chemotherapy after being diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in January this year, and the treatment has meant her blonde locks have fallen out.

In her letter, the youngster wrote that her wish was for her hair to grow back just like her mummy's.

She also wished for some hair bobbles and brush, the Daily Record reported.

Mum Gillian Robertson said: “Due to Macy’s chemotherapy treatment, she has lost her lovely blonde hair which she has found really hard. Her wish this year is for her hair to grow back long enough so she can put it in a ponytail just like mine.

Macy, picture in December 2021, asked for her hair back (ECHC)
Macy was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in January (ECHC)

“We are also hoping that she will feel a little bit better as last Christmas she was very poorly. She had frequent colds prior to her diagnosis and just wasn’t in the mood to play with any of her toys."

Her letter is being redirected to locals this Christmas as part of a charity drive.

The charity’s new ‘Redirected Letters to Santa’ appeal is asking supporters to make a gift to support families facing a hospital stay this December.

Gillian added: “Throughout Macy’s treatment, the care and kindness from her nurses, all of the NHS Lothian teams we’ve met and the support from ECHC, as well as lots of other charities, has been phenomenal.

"It really has made our hospital journey that little bit easier and we are so very grateful to all those who have stood beside us during the most difficult times.”

The heart-breaking letter written by the youngster (ECHC)

Pippa Johnston, Director at ECHC, said: “The reality is that some children and young people have to be in hospital over Christmas, so what should be a time of magic and laughter becomes a time of worry – for them and their families.

“While we can’t take away their pain, we can deliver some happiness. Together with our friends in the NHS, we work hard to make sure no child or young person misses out on the joy of the festive season.

“You don’t need a sleigh, or reindeer, or a white beard, but some letters will need more than Santa’s help. We are asking the people of Edinburgh to make a donation to help deliver magic and make Christmas in hospital that little bit easier for children and families.”

To make a donation to ECHC’s ‘Redelivered Letters to Santa’ appeal, visit www.echcharity.org/donate

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