Friday, September 7, 2012

"Princess Warrior" Dies Before Meeting Big Time Rush

A Wadena girl’s dying wish to meet Big Time Rush was going to be granted Thursday, but there just wasn’t enough time.
Kare 11 reported eight-year old Jane Fiemeyer died just hours before her scheduled video chat with the Nickelodeon band.
Jane was diagnosed with leukemia in August of 2011. After numerous attempts at treatment, doctors told her recently that the disease was incurable. Jane returned home for hospice care Wednesday.
Her mother, Jil Fiemeyer, spurred a social media wave this week in an effort to grant Jane her wish to meet the boy band. Friends, family and strangers from all over campaigned to Big Time Rush on behalf of Jane.
The band responded to the outpouring of support and had arranged a video chat with her over Skype Thursday. The band, which portrays hockey players from Minnesota on their show, was reportedly even planning to rearrange their tour schedule to surprise Jane with a visit Monday.
But Jane died peacefully late Thursday morning before BTR could fulfill her wish.
Jane was able to watch a video the band made specifically for her.
Doctors had speculated earlier in the week that Jane’s timeline could be anywhere from days to a month.
She made it just one day.
The “Princess Warrior Fund” has been set up in Jane’s memory. Money raised will benefit cancer organizations. She also raised money for children’s cancer research by making vibrant duct tape wallets. They can be ordered by contacting walletsfromjane@gmail.com.

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