AN inspirational ten-year-old girl has sadly died after a 12-month battle with an inoperable brain tumour. Brave Eva Williams, of Marford, Wrexham, passed away yesterday morning (January 8) just over a year since she was diagnosed with intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). Her heartbroken parents Carran Williams and Paul Slapa shared the devastating news with Eva s supporters online this morning. The Unbeatable Eva Twitter page posted: Yesterday morning at 9am, the bravest person we know, our daughter Eva, finally rested. 12 months and 8 days of fighting – far stronger than anyone I know. I can’t begin to see how we can ever move forwards. You are always with us, in our hearts and minds, and we love you.
A TEN-year-old whose spirit has captured the heart of people all over the country in her battle with an inoperable brain tumour has seen symptoms quickly progress Her heartbroken parents, Paul and Carren Slapa say the past few weeks have been exceptionally tough and that the tumour on Eva s brain has been described as very messy . Almost a year after their daughter Eva Williams was diagnosed with intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) on New Year’s Eve, the ten-year-old from Marford is now using a wheelchair and her symptoms have worsened in recent weeks. Although, with the wheelchair, Eva is still able to get out and about to enjoy time with her family.