A 4-year-old Chicago girl known as the “Dainty Warrior” continues to flourish, despite battling cancer.
Ania Moriarty's suffers from retinoblastoma, a rare form of cancer that affects 300 children annually. After failed chemotherapy, After failed chemotherapy, doctors were forced to remove Ania's left eye earlier this year and replace it with a prosthetic.
But Ania is doing well in school and continues to create and sell her paintings, with the proceeds helping other sick kids.
"It really affect all families, and being able to share and help other families out is really important. You just don't know how much is means to other families," Ania's father, Michael Moriarty said.
"We're still selling her art, but we're offering the proceeds to St. Baldrick's, one of the best pediatric cancer groups, because they provide most of their money to research."
Ania has also added ballet to her artistry, complete with an outfit with wings. During cancer treatments, Ania liked to share her wings with others battling cancer.
"Even for that moment, when any kids put those wings on, puts their arms out like she does, you see that freedom in the sense of, you know, we're going through cancer but you still feel ... free," Ania's mother, Erica, said.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. For information on purchasing Ania's paintings, visit her web site.
