At the age of 17, only a week out from graduating from high school Maddy Ritchie was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma. She was given most likely three months to live and had to undergo 12 months of the most enduring and intense treatment regime to have some sort of chance at life. Through her horrific adversity, she found hope and healing through writing, she is raw and real when it comes to the truth of cancer on the individual and the others that surround them. A young girl who was self-conscious, lacked a sense of purpose, very materialism and took many things for granted had her world turn upside down when she was diagnosed with cancer. It changed her as a person forever but for a good reason. Her determination inspired many, she wanted to share her... Read More »