In incredibly sad news, four year-old Jessica Whelan has died from her battle with her cancer.
Jessica Whelan‘s struggle caught global attention after her father Andy Whelan posted a photo of her in pain while fighting cancer.
The 4-year-old was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma last year.
People around the world raised $76,000 so she could enjoy her last few weeks with her parents. Mr. Wheelan had been documenting her plight on Facebook to raise awareness for cancer in children.
After she passed away, Mr. Wheelan said that he felt both “sadness” and “relief” in that Jessica had finally found peace. He said that “no longer does she suffer” and that she has “grown her angel wings” to play with a friends and loved ones in heaven.
Jessica’s family had a goal of raising 20,000 through GoFundMe but beat that as soon as the photo of Jessica’s pain emerged.
The father described this as the “true face of cancer.” The extra funds they raised was crucial for the family in covering costs like transport and food and that they have been extremely “humbled” and “overwhelmed” by the public’s support.
Mr Whelan had received thousands of messages of support from all across the globe and even famous people like Harry Styles got in touch with him.
He said that the photos shocked the world and that it was the kind of photo that would change people’s perception of cancer.
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Oh sweet girl…may you rest in peace and dance with the angels
Jesica is at peace now.No more pain.Dancing and singing with the Angels.
And the Angels will embrace her singing and dancing so she may forever be in flight peacefully without pain, condolences to family and friends! Blessed be
My heart’s breaking.
GOD BLESS SWEETIE X
Angel in Gods arms…..
so sorry for your loss of your darling daughter – I pray that she is in the arms of Jesus, out of pain & loving life in heaven.
RIP baby girl. Heaven has a new little angel.
So sad !! So sorry
The world was lucky to have had her in it , for however short a time, and she had you and your love while she was here. Suffer little children unto me, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.. She will be waiting for you there and again you will be together.. so enjoy your memories and I am sure she is looking down on you hoping you will not be too upset as she sees the glory that is waiting there for everyone . Blessed little angel.
Do not worry little one you are already in God’s hands. No more pain. Eternal rest grant to this girl O Lord. May she rest in peace. Amen.
Condolences to family and friends, love from Belgium <3
When Jesus was a mere human he had the power from his father Jehovah to resurrect & heal , it won’t be long now he’s a powerful spirit being till theres a world wide resurrection into perfect paradise conditions . See our dear little girl soon & billions of others . Jon 5:28,29 . Rev 21:4
she was here to show the people around her love, courage, and again love <3<3. so let her little soul fly free of pain.... with the angels to become an angel <3