After surviving a rare brain cancer and enduring three surgeries, a nine-year-old schoolgirl is set to take on a messy charity challenge with her friends. Kara McInally, who has been picked to sound the horn at Cancer Research UK's Pretty Muddy Kids, a 5k mud-laden obstacle course taking place at Strathclyde Country Park on June 15, is now free from cancer. She heads 'Sassy Squad', a group of her friends from Ladywell Primary School in Motherwell, who extended their support throughout her battle with cancer.
Charlotte Lavelle, Leah Murray, Leyla Allan, middle row Lola McGranaghan, Kara McInally, Lauren Watson, Maya Kpobi, back row Cassie (Image: Supplied) Teaming up with her cousin Lola McGranaghan, nine, the squad has pledged to crawl through mud, scoot under scramble nets and bounce on space hoppers. Up till now, they have managed to raise £840. Throughout her challenge, Kara will garner the support of her parents, Laura, 36, and Kevin McInally, 47, along with her three-year-old sister Khloe.
Mum Laura McInally said: "Kara’s strength, resilience and love for life kept us going through the darkest of days and I’m so proud of her. "It was the worst feeling in the world when Kara was diagnosed with cancer. But sometimes real superheroes live in the hearts of small children fighting really big battles.
Kara was supported by her friends throughout, ensuring she was never alone in her fight. They have always stuck by her. When we went to Manchester for seven weeks of Kara’.
