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We kept her surrounded by love because we knew at any moment we could lose her. There were moments we didn\u2019t know if she\u2019d pull through; she has so many infections that could have ended her life,\u201d Abby\u2019s mom, Patty, told\u00a0People<\/a>, in 2017.<\/p>\n

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In October 2013, Abby had finally finished her treatment. A ray of light and hope seemed to shine on the family \u2013 2013 was a \u201cbeautiful\u201d year when she could be just like any other kid and enjoy life.<\/p>\n

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She was able to go to school, hang out with her friends, play soccer, and join the girl scouts. But as would happen again and again, Abby\u2019s cancer refused to let go.<\/p>\n

A year later, the treacherous disease was back\u2014and this time it was worse than ever.<\/p>\n

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Soon Abby couldn\u2019t move anymore. Every little movement caused her intense pain, and she could barely open her mouth and talk. Her family decided to move all the way to Chicago to be closer to the hospital.<\/p>\n

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In February 2015, Abby received a bone marrow transplant, but her body rejected it.<\/p>\n

Then in May 2016, her kidneys failed.<\/p>\n

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This time, doctors explained that Abby only had 48 hours to live. She was taken out of the intensive care unit to spend her last moments on earth at home with her family.<\/p>\n

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Abby\u2019s parents started planning for the funeral. They chose her coffin and picked out music for the service. Her grandparents flew in to say goodbye.<\/p>\n

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But just when everyone thought it was the end, Abby opened her eyes and whispered, \u201dI have so much living to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Out of nowhere, when Abby was no longer receiving treatment and her family was saying their final goodbyes, the little girl kept fighting and defied all possible odds.<\/p>\n

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\u201dWe couldn\u2019t believe it, in a matter of days, weeks, months she started walking and getting stronger. It\u2019s an absolute miracle,\u201d Abby\u2019s mom, Patty, told\u00a0People<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A year after the miracle, doctors couldn\u2019t been find a proper explanation for Abby\u2019s miraculous recovery. In June 2017, Abby removed her Hickman cathedrals, an inoperative intravenous catheter system that continuously brought in in-carcinogens and for people who often need dialysis. A major progress!<\/p>\n

When Abby turned 10, her cancer was finally in remission.<\/p>\n

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\u201dWe watched her die and come back to life. Now, we\u2019re looking to the future,\u201d Abby\u2019s mom, Patty, told\u00a0People<\/a>\u00a0back in 2017.<\/p>\n

But after eleven months, her cancer returned.<\/p>\n

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I just posted an Abby update on Caringbridge. Thank you all for your love, support & prayers\u2026you keep us strong.She is fighting hard. We are blessed.\u00a0\"\u2764\ufe0f\"\"\u2764\ufe0f\"\"\u2764\ufe0f\"\"\u2764\ufe0f\"www.caringbridge.org\/visit\/abbyfurco<\/p>\n

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Following a life-saving bone marrow transplant, she was able to attend school and the family had hope again. The family knew that the future was uncertain, but always felt blessed for every minute they could have Abby in their life.<\/p>\n

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Unfortunately, the bone marrow transplant brought about various complications, and Abby\u2019s health took a downturn again in the fall of 2019. Abby was diagnosed with caused acute graft vs. host disease and the damage done to her heart by chemotherapy was severe. The brave little girl faced kidney failure and a stroke from which she never managed to recover.<\/p>\n

After fighting against cancer for so many years, it became too much for Abby\u2019s body. Everything that could be done, had been done.<\/p>\n

Surrounded by her family, amongst so much love, and in comfort and peace, Abby passed away on October 19, 2021.<\/p>\n

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She was 15.<\/p>\n