Samara keeps smiling through

FULL of joy . . . brave Samara Soares de Silva enjoys the party with, from left, nursery owner Janine Holden, auntie Cheila Andrade and nursery owner Joanne Cooke

TODDLER Samara Soares de Silva never stops smiling despite having to undergo harsh chemotherapy treatments for half of her life.

The three-year-old was diagnosed with leukaemia when she was 18-months-old. Staff at Giggle and Grow Nursery, in Horsedge Street, St Mary’s put their heads together to give Samara an afternoon to remember.

A spectacular fund-raising event was held at Oldham Cricket Club complete with children’s entertainers, singers, raffles, a disco and a visit from Father Christmas.

All money raised — which currently stands at £1,000 and counting — will be given to Samara’s family to help them give her a special treat when her chemo is finished.