Seirian Richards had been doing really well in school and was close to earning her black belt in Taekwondo.
But shortly after turning seven, she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL).
She then began life-saving treatment at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool.
During her long stays in hospital, arts and craft became a lifeline for Seirian and her mum Amanda and the play team helped her to use her creativity to stay positive.
Seirian received a number of ‘Beads of Courage’ during her treatment journey, with each bead representing how brave she’d been.
Amanda, began stitching the beads on to canvasses, to create a unique style of art.
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Now, Seirian and her mum are showcasing their artwork at the ‘Seirian versus the Leukaemians’ art display, which is now open at Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham until the end of August.
It features Seirian’s art from when she was in hospital and at home, celebrating every milestone.
But, after bravely battling her way through tests and treatment, she rang the end of treatment bell on February 14, a moment her nearest and dearest had waited for so long.
Amanda said: “The treatment was really tough, but Alder Hey gave us the best care. We hope this art helps others see the magnitude of and the bravery in the fight against cancer. The response has been amazing!”
