Terminally ill Wrexham toddler visited by Peppa Pig
She spent the next few months in Alder Hey to receive treatment. After undergoing four months of chemotherapy - things appeared to be going well and the tumour was shrinking in size.
Callie Shaw and mum, Sarah (Image: Sarah Shaw) However, her family was given the devastating news last month following an MRI scan that Callie's cancer has spread to her lungs - and is now terminal. Callie was given a prognosis of four-six weeks. A GoFundMe page set up to support Callie's family at this very difficult time has raised over £7,000.
With her first birthday spent during her time at Alder Hey, family and friends recently organised a party so she could celebrate properly.
And on Monday (June 9), she received a surprise visit from Peppa Pig and Chase from Paw Petrol - her and her brother's favourite characters.
(Image: Sarah Shaw) The visit was organised by Mold-based Blue Duo Events - which also donated 50 bags of candy floss for Callie's party.
Blue Duo Events said on its Facebook page: "As a business, we felt there was more we could do – and this evening, we did just that. We surprised Callie with a visit from her two favourite characters, bringing smiles and joy to her and her family. One of our playful pups also joined in to surprise her little brother, making sure he felt just as special.
(Image: Blue Duo Events) "Thank you, Sarah (Callie's mum) for allowing us to visit Callie at home and letting us be part of these precious moments.
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"The Blue Duo team are thinking of you all and sending love during this incredibly difficult time."
Sarah Shaw said: "It was amazing to have Peppa Pig come and visit Callie. She absolutely adores Peppa Pig and it was really special.
"I want to say a massive thank you to Blue Duo Events - you made memories that will last forever. It means so much to us."
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