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Kaitlin Easton & James Delaney

Inspirational Scots girl with cancer who went viral in lockdown now in remission

A brave youngster who went viral during lockdown after kissing her dad through the window as she isolated during cancer treatment is now in remission.

Mila Sneddon captured the hearts of the nation when a photo of the tear jerking moment with dad Scott was shared widely on social media at the start of the pandemic.

The courageous five-year-old, from Falkirk, was kept away from her family for more than seven weeks while she underwent a rigorous medical programme before a heartfelt reunion was captured on camera.

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However, mum Lynda has revealed the uplifting news that Mila is set to “ring the bell” at the end of this month after a scan found no further evidence of the condition, the Daily Record reports.

Mila was included in Kate Middleton's book 'Hold Still' - which captures a series of candid portraits of Britain during the coronavirus shutdown.

She met with the Duchess of Cambridge for afternoon tea at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in March last year and appeared on ITV's Lorraine last year to speak about the family's Scoot in September campaign, which aimed to raise awareness of blood cancer in children.

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Posting on Twitter, Lynda wrote: “Scott, Jodi, Mila and I are completely ecstatic this evening, Mila’s bone marrow has shown there is no leukaemia, she is now in remission.

“Bring on the bell ringing on the 31st March when she completes her treatment.

“Thank you all for your love and support.”

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