'Fly high': Wisconsin girl Delaney Krings dies from brain tumor days after thousands took out parade on her 5th birthday
PEWAUKEE, WISCONSIN: Delaney Krings, the terminally ill five-year-old girl, whose brave battle with brain cancer moved thousands worldwide, has tragically died just weeks after a huge parade was organized to celebrate her last birthday. Delaney Krings was reportedly diagnosed with brain cancer on October 31 and was given six to eight weeks to live.
Delaney’s mother, Heather Krings, 43, on Saturday, January 28, revealed that she had passed away. "Our Sweet Angel Baby has gained her wings, Delaney Judith Krings. 12.16.2017 — 1.28.2023. Fly high, my sweet baby." Heather wrote on CaringBridge, where she has posted updates on her daughter's cancer fight since October 26. She also posted a picture of Delaney smiling while climbing a tree.
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Talking about her saddening death, Heather told Today that the best way to remember Delaney was to be kind. "Pay some kindness forward in her name," Krings said. The mother of three continued by saying that the outpouring of love the family has received is a reflection of the love Delaney left behind. "Please know in your heart she's sharing a little bit of her love with you now, too, in the hopes that it helps you find light when it's dark, and find the love when you're sad," Krings added.
Delaney was just four-year-old when she was diagnosed with a large, aggressive brain tumor. Her illness reportedly began with just an ear infection, that wouldn't go away. Her parents soon her took to a pediatrician, who did some CT scans before revealing that she has a tumor on both sides of her brain, Daily Mail reported. After leaving Delaney’s diagnosis, her parents decided to celebrate her life on her fifth and last birthday on 16 December.
Thousands around the world responded to Delaney’s heart-breaking story last year and decided to come together to organize a huge parade for her birthday. With appearances from Olaf, Elsa, and Mickey Mouse among others, the parade was the best gift for little Krings that her family could ever ask for. "It's amazing, and there are so many great people out there doing so much for us. You're really happy to see it, but you wish it wasn't your kid," said Jacob, Krings' father.
Before this special parade, a special card drive was also organized to celebrate Krings' final birthday. In a previous interview, Heather revealed that the family had already received "hundreds and hundreds" of letters all dedicated to the five-year-old. She added that in addition to cards, Krings also received Amazon packages and homemade items including blankets, bracelets, and ornaments.