It began as a small headache

It began as a small headache — something easy to ignore.
Then came the words that shatter a family’s world: “It’s brain cancer.”

At just seven years old, Elsie became a warrior.
Through chemo, sleepless nights, shaking pain, and endless needles, she never lost her light. She named herself “Princess Sparkle” — a promise to stay brave, even when fear whispered loud.
When septic shock nearly stole her breath, her parents prayed for a miracle.
And then she opened her eyes and softly said:
“Told you I’d be okay.”

Elsie’s story isn’t only about survival.
It’s about unbreakable spirit, radiant courage, and a heart born to rise above the darkest moments.