Dream comes true for local 3-year-old girl who survived cancer

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Ava walked into Schwartz and Associates on Thursday unaware of the surprise waiting for her: a pink Barbie Jeep and a shopping spree granted through Make-A-Wish.

Ava was diagnosed with sarcoma cancer in February 2025. The aggressive illness forced doctors to amputate her right arm.

On Thursday, her community gathered to celebrate her strength and grant her wish…

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