A BRADFORD charity has told the moving story of a 10-year-old girl who beat cancer thanks to the tireless work of fundraisers, volunteers and healthcare staff.
Marwa, from Peshawar in Pakistan, was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma – a type of bone and soft-tissue cancer – in 2021.
There is no national health service in Pakistan, and Marwa’s father – who earns a humble income as a driver – could not afford expensive cancer treatment.
The Imran Khan Cancer Appeal, based on Little Horton Lane, has built two hospitals in Pakistan, where it provides free treatment.
Marwa was treated at the Shaukat Khanum Hospitals in Lahore and Peshawar and is now back home with her family.
“It was unbelievable to hear the word ‘cancer’ in the same sentence as Marwa's name. It was as if the world as we knew was no more,” said Marwa’s dad.
“But as I walked into the hospital, my heart filled with hope.
“I witnessed that everyone, rich or poor, received the same treatment at Shaukat Khanum.
“Today, my daughter is a happy young girl who goes to school.
“She got a second chance at life and we are grateful to the hospital, doctors, staff and everyone who supports and makes the miracle of life possible with their hard work.”
For more information, visit https://www.ikca.org.uk/.
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