Advertiser readers congratulate six-year-old who beat cancer
Swindon Adver readers congratulated a six-year-old boy who has officially beaten cancer.
Tommy was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in March 2023 and can now live without fighting each day.
On April 24, Tommy rang the bell at Great Western Hospital and said the magic words: "This bell is here for you to ring, while those around you cheer and sing, already you have come so far, you're stronger than you think you are, the journeys hard make no mistake, each day small steps you need to take, with love and strength to you we say, this bell will help you on your way."
We shared this truly special moment and congratulated Tommy on this happy occasion.
Here's what you had to say.
Helen Gibson said: 'That's excellent news. Onwards and upwards now boy, you've got this.'
Sarah Plimmer said: 'Congratulations, well done to you.'
Antony Thomas said: 'Well done Tommy, you're an amazing boy, bless you.'
Aiden Henshaw said: 'Hard as nails, well done Tommy you warrior!'
Alan Lambert said: 'Well done lad.'
Michelle-Jane Banaschewsky said: 'Well done little fella, what a warrior you are.'
Wendy Bain said: 'Amazing, well done young man.'
Sophie said: 'Awwww what an amazing brave little boy. So nice to see something positive for once.'
Leanne Waite said: 'Amazing.'
Tracey Scott said: 'Wonderful news, lots of love.'
Natasha Evans said: 'Awwww what fantastic news little man.'
Connor Robins said: 'Brilliant news for you little man!! Must be made of metal being as strong as you are.'
Mandy Lane said: 'Well done. That's amazing news to hear. Very strong young man.'
Brenda Harrington said: 'Well done.'
Linda Johnstone said: 'Brilliant news.'
Kelly Nash said: 'Amazing news little man.'
Carmel Shea said: 'What an amazing little man.'
Teresa Hart said: 'Fantastic news.'
Carole Green said: 'Well done Tommy!'
Anne Woodward said: 'Brilliant news, brave, amazing and inspirational.'
Anita Renn said: 'Most amazing boy you are Tommy.'
Auriel Meyrick said: 'That's wonderful news.'
Caroline Henry said: 'Lovely.'
Terry Smart said: 'Fantastic news Tommy. Well done GWH.'
Carolyn Sarson said: 'Brilliant news.'
Siobhan Catherine said: 'Well done, what a little soldier.'
Russell Watts said: 'Good lad.'
Christine Smith said: 'Very well done.'
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