HUDAHer Story in Pictures

Huda

Diagnosed with cancer at age of 2

Admitted to Children’s Central Hospital in Baghdad

Her Mother was with her at all time

When decorating the Oncology ward in November 2009, Huda was under anti-depressant treatment, crying all time, refuses to talk to anyone and sometimes even to her Mother.

Huda accepted sweets from Assim Daghistani

Princess Dr Nisreen Started talking to her for more than 15 minutes..

and

Huda laughed

She promised the Princess that she will start drawing and in the next visit she will present it

The Library opened its doors on January 2nd 2010

Huda was there on daily basis participating in the activities

Huda liked the volunteers:

“I feel they are my brothers and sisters”, Huda said

She is more active, accepting treatment, and a smile is on her face

Watching children’s movies and taking care of younger patients

Huda is getting more responsible

During the Opening Ceremony on January 28th 2010, Huda’s Doctor announced that she is no longer on anti-depressant drug, and thanks to the Volunteers and the activities in the library

Huda said Thank you to the Princess Nisreen El-Hashemite

Huda became one of the volunteers

On Valentine’s Day 2010

Ahmad Jawad is painting her face

With her dearest friends at the library

Noof and Mustafa AL-Dabagh

Mustafa Al-Lami

And

Karam

Taking pictures with her mobile phone when celebrating Aya’s Birthday

After Huda distributed cakes to her fellow children’s patient , she ate her piece with Mrs Raghad

Huda with Princess Dr Nisreen El-Hashemite and the Volunteers.

Her best friend Noof was busy with Aya

Huda’s wish to have a make over

One week before her 17th Birthday

Reem Khan made her wish come true

Thank you Reem

Thank you Noof

You made her day

You made her laugh

You made her dream

And most importantly to enjoy the last days of her life

You were there for her even when she was in pain

Huda’s last visit to the Library

Huda is no longer with us

Admitted at age of 2, and hospitalized for 15 years

The Hospital was her home

Noof, Mustafa, Mustafa, Karam, Reem, and all volunteers were her friends

Noof was the dearest friend, and all her thoughts and talks were only with Noof

She had a dream, to go to Zawra’a Park to see it for first time in her life and to celebrate her Birthday

Noof prepared the party and the trip

died on the day of her17th Birthday