AT just six years old, little Mercy Cuthbertson could light up the room with her infectious laugh and amazing dance moves. Even after she was diagnosed with a rare, inoperable brain tumour which led to three surgeries, 28 radiotherapy sessions and intense physiotherapy, her positive attitude shone through. 5 Tragically, Mercy Cuthbertson passed away after generously receiving so many donations to have specialist care - but her legacy will live on Credit: Glen Minikin - Commissioned by The Sun 5 Mercy pictured with mum Lorraine and dad Paul Credit: Glen Minikin - Commissioned by The SUn And that is why she captured the hearts of so many people — including YOU, our readers — leading to a £100,000 fundraising target being smashed for her medical treatment, care and specialist equipment.
But tragically, despite exploring every avenue possible, Mercy passed away last Sunday in the arms of her devoted parents, Paul and Lorraine. Now, despite their overwhelming grief, the couple have vowed that Mercy’s legacy will live on. They plan to set up a charity, Mercy’s Mighty Foundation, to support other families facing the same life-shattering pain as them.
Lorraine, 43, from North Tyneside, says: “The grief is horrific but we have gratitude for the six glorious years we had with Mercy. “We were so grateful to call her our daughter and she was utterly adored by us. “She was brilliant.
Nobody can ever take that from us and that is keeping me strong. If I didn’t have that, I.
