Leigh Adeline M. Rosales, Vancouver, BC — It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our little angel, Leigh Adeline M. Rosales, last June 26, 2024. She was almost 6 years old. Leigh left behind her parents, AC and Nel, and her big brother, Gabe.
Leigh was diagnosed with Stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma back in the Philippines in 2021 when she was only 3 years old. She underwent surgery and other treatments that, while helpful, were also very rough on her small body. During this time, her family did everything they could to sustain Leigh’s medical expenses, including taking out loans, selling properties, and receiving donations from families and friends.
In August 2023, the whole family moved to Canada. Two days after their arrival, Leigh became very sick. She was admitted to BC Children’s Hospital for almost two months. During this time, Leigh did not have any medical coverage, so her family paid all her medical bills out of pocket, which was not cheap. Thankfully, after two months, Leigh’s disease burden was reduced, and she regained some strength. She got to enjoy her first (and last) Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Christmas in Canada.
In January 2024, she started another set of treatments. Sadly, Leigh did not respond well, given that her neuroblastoma was very aggressive. She started to develop lesions in her brain, abdomen, and lungs, which made breathing very hard and the pain unimaginable for such a small child. A few months ago, Leigh’s medical team advised her family that, unfortunately, they had exhausted all treatments, and the best way to help her at that point was to stop all treatments and provide comfort measures.
Despite the difficult battle that Leigh faced, she showed incredible strength and faith. Her character as a loving and playful child still prevailed. Leigh had the strongest faith in God. She used to talk to God in a personal way. We are certain that she is now talking to Him in Heaven.
A fundraiser organized by Ashley Lamsen has been launched to help pay for Leigh’s funeral bills and leftover medical bills. So far, $2,415 CAD has been raised out of the $6,000 goal, with contributions from generous donors like Claudine Sales ($50), Ninang Yacel ($300), and Leila Barcia ($50).
Leigh was the strongest, smartest, and most mature 5-year-old that many have ever met. In her little time in this world, she touched many hearts. Help us do the same thing for her family. Let us support AC and Nel with any amount to help pay for Leigh’s funeral bills and significant medical expenses.
We appreciate your generosity and kindness. May God bless you.
Short Summary of Leigh Adeline M. Rosales
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Leigh Adeline M. Rosales |
| Date of Passing | June 26, 2024 |
| Fundraiser Created By | Ashley Lamsen |
| Goal Amount | $6,000 CAD |
| Amount Raised | $2,415 CAD |
| Location | Vancouver, BC |
| Purpose | Funeral expenses and leftover significant medical bills |
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