In December 2016, then 10-month-old Violet was diagnosed with an extremely rare cancer—infant acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Instead of being at home with family, Violet spent her very first holiday season critically ill at the IWK Health Centre.
In June 2017, Violet's story was featured on the IWK Telethon for Children on CTV. Watch her story to learn more about this little girl, who continues to demonstrate strength beyond her years.