Since we aired the story about Olivia Enderle, the little girl who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, the response to help grant her birthday wish has been spread across the nation. She originally had 25 birthday cards, but her goal was 100 cards. Now Olivia has over 2,000 cards.
Believe it or not, more cards are still coming from across the globe like Italy and Japan. Olivia's mother, Emily Enderle, said she's just happy the world recognizes how special Olivia is the way she does.
"The UPS guy just had a big smile on his face and he's just like, "I'm happy I could visit," she said. Everyone has been happy to be apart of her birthday wish.
"The FedEx guy saw the news story and said he felt special to be the one to deliver her packages,"she added.
Emily said this just shows there are still good people out there.
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UPDATE: Sunday, March 26th was Olivia Enderle's actual birthday.
Her mother, Emily Enderle says Olivia has received over 2,000 cards.
7 year-old Olivia Enderle shows off birthday card
"I am so thankful for every person that sent presents, gifts, and birthday wishes to my little girl," she said. " Thank you for making Olivia's birthday so special. "
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7-year-old Olivia Enderle is a survivor.
On May 16, 2010, Olivia went to Sparrow hospital where she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a cancer of the nerve tissues that is most often found in children.
Her mother, Emily Enderle says she spent 282 days fighting for her life at the University of Michigan Mott Children's hospital and did eight rounds of chemotherapy.
"At one point they said to take her home and just enjoy her because she has only a month or two left, " she said. "We said no ... and kept fighting."
The cancer even took both of Olivia's kidneys which caused her to need a transplant on June 17, 2016.
"Her aunt gave Olivia her kidney," said Olivia's mother. " We are so thankful."
Olivia survived and continued to beat the odds reaching another milestone - her birthday on Sunday, March 26.
Olivia says all she wants are birthday cards and Elmo.
Right now Olivia has received 25 birthday cards in the mail and she hopes to reach 100.
If you would like to send a birthday card to Olivia Enderle mail them to: 133 E. Oak Street, Ovid, MI 48866.
