Ally's Wings

Allison Rose Helmin, a sweet innocent girl whom was 7 years old diagnosed with terminal brain cancer called Anaplastic astrocytoma grade III (AA3) in 2014.   She undergone treatments at the Mayo clinic, University MN Masonic hospital and biomedical center in Tijuana​ Mexico.  After radiation she experienced necrosis which led to weakness on her right side, to the point she was wheelchair bound.  Chemo was started and seemed to work at first then avastin was started.  We were able to go on a few family  trips to California & Mexico for treatments, Florida, Bahamas was her make a wish, big sky Montana, rodeo and Madeline island was a yearly adventure.  Allison taught many so much.  She had a heart of gold, she was loving, caring, funny and out-spoken.  At the end of her life she still never complained why her or why she can't do what other kids could.  That just shows how strong and  brave she was.   Ally's cancer turned into a glioblastoma the worst kind, in over 6 week period.   She lost her battle on December 10th, 2016 with her family right by her side in her home. Ally will always be remember for her love and kind heart. - Written by Janell Helmin (Ally's mother)