21 May 2018 - Her necklace has 650 beads, one for each medical procedure she has been through.

Helena Kirk of Toronto was diagnosed with leukemia at age three and endured 841 days of chemotherapy to beat it. Now a 12-year-old possessed of uncommon courage and grace, she is working to ensure others have a chance at hearing the news she received four years ago: remission.

Paediatric cancer research is a rapidly evolving field, and while the work done in Canada is promising in many regards, access to cutting-edge treatments remains an issue.

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