'My 11-year-old daughter is battling devastating diagnosis - yet still did this'

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'My 11-year-old daughter is battling devastating diagnosis - yet still did this'
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'It was lovely to see the reaction of the children'

The 11-year-old is currently undergoing treatment for leukaemia but, in the middle of her treatment, the incredible youngster's main focus hasn't been on herself.

The Failsworth High pupil set up a Go Fund Me Page and in two days raised £1,000. She spent the money buying 46 squishmellow soft toys which she then gave out to youngsters on the ward.Her mum, Joanna Heap, said: "It was lovely to see the reaction of the children when they received one. One little girl had just come back from treatment at The Christie and we placed one on her bed - it was wonderful to watch Tallulah give them out.

"If that does not work she will have to have a bone marrow transplant but she is bearing up well. Her hair is starting to come out and her skin has puffed up a bit becasue of the steroids - yet she did this. "She had the idea when she wanted to bring a quilt or cushion from home to the hospital while she was being treated. A comfort thing really. But because of hygiene reasons she couldn't - and so she got a squishmellow - and then got more for other kids."

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