Written
by Sara Ganim and AnneClaire Stapleton, this article showcases the past few
months of 16-year-old Olivia Wise. The teen was on vacation in Florida this
past January when she had a seizure and was diagnosed with a highly aggressive
form of brain cancer. The tumor is inoperable and she is living her last days.
When she was healthy, Olivia sang for her friends and family all the time. In
September, she was offered a chance to do a recording in order to have her
voice live on past her. She accepted and sang Katy Perry’s ‘Roar’. The video is
beautiful and, upon seeing it, Katy Perry recorded a video response telling her
so. The cover and the Liv Wise Fund set up in Wise’s name will help her memory
to live on.
This
article was extremely touching. It is awful to know that Wise is living her
last days, but it is amazing to know that she was able to record her last song.
I believe this song will touch many people, and hopefully cause donations to be
made so that medical progression can occur. On news sites, the home page
inevitably advertises an article that is terribly sad. Although this article may
not have been happy, strictly speaking, but it is nice to see that people do
things such as offer their recording studios for others’ use. It is impossible
for all news to be positive because there are negative events in the world, but
it is important to remember the silver linings in stories.
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this is awesome that even though this girl's time is running out she will have forever touched the lives of many people through song
ReplyDeletethis is a great article. Although the meaning is sad, the story behind it and what is happening because of it is happy. It is good to know that not only will her voice live on, but famous people like Katy Perry are aware of this and are kind enough to respond
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet that Katy Perry responded to her. I bet it touched Katy and Olivia's hearts. I knew a young girl that was in love with Justin Bieber and she got into a horrible car accident and was in a coma for the longest time and someone told one of Justin's people about it and he sent a video to her saying that he hopes she gets well soon. The girl was so excited, I can only imagine how Olivia felt when Katy did that for her.
ReplyDeleteIts too bad not everyones dreams can come true, sick or well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a touching story. It's good to hear such a big celebrity as Katy Perry would take the time to respond to her. Her story can now serve as an inspiration even after she is gone. She'll be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteAwh, what sad but touching story. I'm sure it meant a lot to the girl for her to be able to record her last song so that her voice lives on. I know that this story can be an inspiration to others!
ReplyDeleteHer story i so sad but it's great to hear that she is making the most of her last days. It's even better that Katy Perry saw the video and recorded a response because I'm sure that made Olivia happy. Her memory will live on forever.
ReplyDeleteAwwww this girl's story is unfortunate, but she will leave a wonderful legacy that as individuals we really can make an impact in the world. I'm sure this girl's story has inspired other sick kids, and hopefully will give them a more positive outlook on dealing with illness.
ReplyDeleteThis is a heart-warming story, extremely sad but still so sweet and touching. I have so much respect for this girl for going out and doing that even though she's really sick. Many props to her.
ReplyDeletethis is so moving
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