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Lizzy Wampler grew up in Missouri. She loved to spend time with her older siblings and enjoyed taking part in gymnastics and ballet Though she dreamed of being an ice-skating princess, her life took a sharp turn after she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 9 Despite her fate, Lizzy is still remembered today by family and friends for her love and laughter Elizabeth \u201cLizzy\u201d Joy Wampler died in March 2018 at the age of 10, leaving behind a legacy of courage and love that touched everyone who knew her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diagnosed with pediatric bone cancer called osteosarcoma just one year prior, Lizzy faced her illness with remarkable strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a deeply emotional video recently shared by her mother, Jennifer Wampler, Lizzy is seen saying goodbye to her grandfather via FaceTime \u2013 a virtual farewell made necessary due to travel restrictions after he had undergone open-heart surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
In her final days, Lizzy\u2019s family did everything possible to ensure those closest to her had a chance to say goodbye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen Lizzy was first diagnosed\u2026she didn\u2019t fully understand what \u2018cancer\u2019 meant \u2013 she didn\u2019t have a reference point for it,\u201d Jennifer, 52, tells PEOPLE exclusively. \u201cShe heard the word, but her focus was more on the pain in her leg and the fact that she just wanted to feel better.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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As a fourth grader, Lizzy initially experienced what seemed like normal growing pains, but soon she began to limp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her pediatrician took the symptoms seriously and ordered an X-ray, followed by an MRI and a biopsy. The tests revealed devastating news: Lizzy had cancer. Nothing could have prepared her family for that diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey initially recommended amputating her leg right away, but we chose to transfer her care to St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital,\u201d Jennifer explains. \u201cThey removed five inches of her right femur and replaced it with a titanium rod.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the time of diagnosis, the cancer was localized and hadn\u2019t spread, giving Lizzy a 70% survival rate. For eight months, she underwent intense treatment, including multiple surgeries, aggressive chemotherapy, and a major limb-sparing procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt took everything out of her, yet she never stopped smiling, never stopped loving others,\u201d Jennifer recalls. \u201cBut the day before her \u2018No More Chemo\u2019 party, we got the call that changed everything.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Scans showed the cancer had returned and spread to Lizzy\u2019s left pelvis. Doctors discussed a possible hip-level amputation, but her right leg showed signs of relapse, leaving Lizzy\u2019s survival rate at just 20%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe cancer was relentless. Lizzy was in so much pain. She had to learn to walk again after every surgery. The nerve pain was unbearable at times,\u201d Jennifer says. \u201cHer small body was traumatized from the sheer volume of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgeries. And yet, she still chose to love. Still chose joy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lizzy fought bravely for 15 months. In her mind, the goal was simple: to walk again, get back to school, spend time with her brother and sister, and finally be a kid. However, one day, Lizzy\u2019s oncologist told the family there was nothing more they could do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She was in constant, severe pain, relying on heavy medications like fentanyl and morphine. Her body was exhausted, and the care team focused on making her remaining days as peaceful as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn the beginning, we didn\u2019t tell her she might die. We were clinging to hope. But as time went on, and especially after her recurrence, it became harder to protect her from the truth,\u201d Jennifer admits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe were seeing other families lose their children, and Lizzy saw that too. The reality of what could happen became clearer, even without us saying it outright,\u201d she adds. \u201cShe was incredibly intuitive. She knew.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With two weeks to live, Lizzy\u2019s family was determined to make her feel as comfortable as possible while saying her many goodbyes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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