Super Keeva’s Journey
Super Keeva was 3 years old when she was initially diagnosed with Anaplastic Rhabdomyosarcoma of the upper thigh. She had chemotherapy, surgery and Proton Beam Therapy. She was incredibly brave throughout her treatment & never complained. Her Proton Beam therapy was in the USA & although it made her very tired, she loved seeing the different animals including an Alligator! She finished her treatment in May 2015 & was soon back to her usual self, running around outside. However in November 2016 a follow up scan showed that she had relapsed, so she had to have surgery again & will start chemotherapy again soon. As a result of her surgery, she is in a plaster cast hip spica for 2-3 months which means she cant move or be independent in her care. She will then need to use a wheelchair for 6-8 months as well as having ongoing cancer treatment. Although its been a big blow for the family, she continues to take things in her stride & never complains. She makes the most of every opportunity to play with her sisters & watch her favourite tv programme; Paw Patrol.
Super Keeva’s Diagnosis
Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common form of soft tissue sarcoma in children. It affects around 60 children each year in the UK. Find out more about Rhabdomyosarcoma
The Supershoes
“Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for Keeva’s amazing Supershoes. They are absolutely incredible and she totally loves them. The attention to detail is just out of this world. Keeva can’t wait to wear her Supershoes when her hip cast comes off, they are a real incentive to help her walk again! You guys are all totally awesome and we are so so grateful for the amazing work you do for all our little super heroes - Thank you all so much!”
