#FamilyFocus - Childhood Cancer Week: Having had cancer 3 times, this 13yr old will inspire you

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Vonic Johnson is in Gr 7 but was diagnosed with cancer for the first time when she was only 3 months old. She lost her one eye to cancer and in 2019 almost lost her leg. Today she is looking forward to going to high school and inspiring others with her story. When she grows up she wants to be a pediatric oncologist. Her mom Lavona explains that having a child with cancer is a very long journey. Listen to their story here.

11 Sep 2020 2AM English South Africa Kids & Family · Education

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