Meagan Bebenek

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Meagan Bebenek was a four year old in junior kindergarten when she was diagnosed with brain stem glioma, a cancerous brain tumour. Two weeks after her fifth birthday, she passed away.

While alive, she lived life to its fullest. She went to pre-school when she was well enough, she played happily with friends when she was strong enough and she cuddled every living creature she could.

Meagan passed away quietly on June 17, 2001, Fathers Day, with her family at her side. Never once did she complain about her treatments. Instead, she spent her time making and wrapping little presents to give to medical staff and friends. These gestures were her five-year-old way of saying thank you for their love and caring.
During the months that Meagan's family journeyed through their daughter's cancer, they were tremendously moved by the outpouring of care and concern for their child.

Denise Bebenek has made it her mission to honour Meagans memory by raising hope, awareness and research funding for paediatric brain tumours. She and her community created a first-ever - Meagan's Walk, Creating a Circle of Hope, a five-kilometre walk that ends in a human hug around The Hospital for Sick Children.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• SickKids
• Meagan Bebenek

[rozeboosje]

You do know that somebody is cashing in on the back of a promise he made to donate monies received in excess of $500 to you?

[Swede1066]

VenomFangX is collecting money in the name of Sick Kids Hospital and keeping it for himself.

[oneawesometeengirl1]

i am getting a cat scan to see if i have a brain tumer so scare

[spideerhulkmeg]

rest in peace meagan

[spideerhulkmeg]

REST IN PEACE MEAGAN

[jrad196346nf1]

I am soooooooo sory for their loss may peace find you GOD bless you JRAD

[vickyie]

I miss you baby cousin, so much!

This makes me cry everytime I see it I cant believe shes gone! :'(

I love you Denise, stay strong! <3

Love Lindsay Bebenek, we miss you. :(

[NathanWubs]

Keep up the good work. I commend you for being able to work with sick children and improve their lives even if its a little bit.

[barbiesaremessedup12]

that is so sad, i feel bad for the mom

[MILEYLOVE331]

omg so touching!!!