Hope Dale was 2-years-old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia - a rare cancer that affects white blood cells.
It all started out when the toddler became ill with a throat infection back in June, for which she was admitted to hospital.
Doctors did tests and revealed the horrific diagnosis.
Full-time mum Shannon Bowater, 23, and builder dad Chris Dale, 22, living in Killeen, were completely shocked by the news.
And to make matters even worse, the couple found out while Shannon was pregnant with her second child Noah.
The news was hard for the whole family to take in - including Hope’s godmother, 24-year-old student nurse Emma McCabe.
“It was awful,” she said, “It was very hard for them.”
Hope started treatment at Belfast’s Royal Children's Hospital, which included several types of chemotherapy, multiple lung punctures, and bone marrow aspiration in theatre.
She is in hospital at least once if not twice each week.
Despite this, Hope continues to keep smiling.
Her godmother Emma said: “Because she’s so young, she takes it in her stride. She’s been so brave throughout the whole thing.”
Thankfully, in August, Hope’s family received the news that the now 3-year-old is in remission.
“She’s definitely a lot brighter," Emma said, "She’s got her wee personality back.”
It is certainly not the end of the road for Hope, who will continue to have intense treatment for at least another 18 months.
But to thank the Children's Cancer Unit Charity for everything it has already done for hope, friends and family members will hike the seven peaks of the Mournes Mountains this Friday, October 29.
Every child under the age of 16 who gets cancer in Northern Ireland will go to the Children's Cancer Unit, as it is the only place in Northern Ireland where children can receive specialist treatment for cancer.
Speaking about donations, Hope’s godmother said: “It’s been amazing seeing how many people want to help - especially for Hope’s mummy and daddy it’s been amazing to see how many people care.”
To support the cause, visit the family’s JustGiving page.
