Our Warriors Who Inspire Us

Daniya was a sweet, bright little girl who was inquisitive by nature and cared deeply for others. She loved rainbows, unicorns, and mac and cheese. 

Shortly before she turned 5, she developed some subtle facial weakness, and an MRI revealed a large tumor growing in her brain. One month before her birthday, she was diagnosed with Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG), an aggressive malignant brain tumor which is inoperable and terminal upon diagnosis. 

Daniya began her battle in April 2021. She underwent a biopsy, 6 weeks of radiation treatment, numerous medications with their own painful side effects, several MRIs and CT scans, a handful of hospital visits, countless pricks/pokes/covid tests (and covid), and experienced the gradual deterioration of her verbal and physical abilities, until they were completely gone (though she remained cognitively aware of what was happening, as kids with DIPG/DMG typically are). Through it all, Daniya remained the sweet, thoughtful, silly girl she always was, and was truly a warrior at heart.

Daniya returned to her Lord on February 4, 2022. She had a deep impact on those who met her. Her memory lives on in the hearts of all of those who love her, and continue to fight in her honor. 

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