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Brave Bridesmaid's Final Dance: A Wedding Day Triumph
26 Feb
Summary
- Young bridesmaid defied aggressive brain tumors and doctors' grim predictions.
- She bravely walked down the aisle as a bridesmaid at her uncle's wedding.
- Her family is now petitioning for better pediatric end-of-life care.
A U.K. mother's heartfelt TikTok video captured her daughter Jasmine's final wedding appearance as a bridesmaid, just 10 days before her passing.
Jasmine, 13, lived with aggressive brain tumors and had endured multiple surgeries and treatments. Doctors initially gave her only two weeks to live, but she surpassed expectations, living for almost a year.
On her aunt and uncle's wedding day, Jasmine took on her bridesmaid role with pride, selecting a special blush pink gown and applying her own makeup. Despite severe balance issues due to her illness, she walked down the aisle, embodying defiance and determination.
During the reception, Jasmine experienced a seizure but managed to say her goodbyes. Her passing ten days later has spurred her family to launch a petition for changes in pediatric end-of-life care in England, citing unnecessary pain and distress experienced by Jasmine and advocating for better pain management protocols.
