Princess Emma celebrates a milestone

Robynne Henry May 29, 2020 2:00 PM
Princess Emma, 5, waves to cars and motorcycles driving down main street while her mom, Cathie Humphreys, holds her butterfly net on Thursday, May 28. Photo by Robynne Henry. ▲
Princess Emma took a moment away from collecting donations for the Bonnyville Health Foundation to take a photo with her parents, Cathie and David Humphreys. Photo by Robynne Henry. ▲
Friends and family of Princess Emma were kept busy Thursday evening as they used butterfly nets to collect donations along main street. Photo by Robynne Henry. ▲
Some cars came decked out in support of Emma. Photo by Robynne Henry. ▲
Princess Emma and her mom Cathie Humphreys take a donation from a supporter. Photo by Robynne Henry. ▲
A parade made up of local car groups honked their horns and drove down main street in honour of Princess Emma. Photo by Robynne Henry. ▲
May 28 marked two years since Princess Emma, 5, was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG), a disease that causes tumours at the base of the brain. Photo by Robynne Henry. ▲

BONNYVILLE - Bonnyville's own princess celebrated a milestone this week, and used the opportunity to raise money for a good cause.

Five-year-old Emma Humphreys was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG) two years ago on May 28. She was given only months to live, but overcame the odds.

In honour of her fight and resilience, her family organized Toonies for 2 Years on May 28 to raise funds for a cause close to Emma and her family’s heart. 

“We tried to raise as much as we possibly could to give back to the Bonnyville Health Foundation,” explained Cathie Humphreys, Emma’s mom. “They’ve been an integral part in Emma’s care and they’ve wanted to help in every aspect of it. They’re a huge part of our lives.”

Along with residents driving by with donations, local RCMP members and car clubs arranged parades in Emma’s honour.

Robynne Henry, Bonnyville Nouvelle

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