Seven-year-old Keira Daly has spent most of her life watching her parents' health decline.
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Her father, Andrew 'Teddy' Daly, was diagnosed with the debilitating motor neurone disease that eventually claimed his life in 2018.
But then utter tragedy struck the Woonona family twice.
Keira's beautiful and vivacious mother Kelly fought so hard, tried every treatment, but recently passed away from an aggressive form of lymphoma.
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Despite the completely unfair hand Keira has been dealt; the spitting image of Kelly in looks and personality remains full of love and positivity.
Keira's bubbly attitude and resilience is awe-inspiring for family friend Jackie Easther.
Mrs Easther was close friends with Kelly after their daughters found each other at gymnastics and went to the same preschool and primary school.
When Kelly passed she did not want Keira to go without.
Mrs Easther started a GoFundMe page for the little girl and her grandmother who has taken on the enormous task of raising her.
"Keira's grandma Mary, or 'mummo' as she calls her loves Keira dearly and will do everything to support her but it is obviously a big responsibility taking on a seven-year-old and there are big boots to fill," Ms Easther said.
"I didn't want Keira to miss out on any opportunity because she doesn't have both of her parents' financial backing.
"The money raised will support Keira's grandmother with the ongoing expenses of raising a child.
"It is because how generous and selfless Kelly was that is feels so important to ensure that her little girl is supported financially."
The outpouring of support, both financially and in other ways, has blown Mrs Easther away but she said it was reflective of the way Kelly touched so many lives.
"It is amazing that one person had that much impact," Mrs Easther said. "People were blown away by how amazing she was.
"The community has really rallied together to offer their support, even people who didn't know her.
"In the first 24 hours more than $20,000 was raised. Each donation brought a tear to my eye."
Mrs Easther described Kelly as having and "insatiable thirst for life", and was a caring and generous woman.
"She had so much to live for not just for Keira but for herself," she said.
"Kelly fought so hard and tried every treatment available. "She was so persistent with her specialists and encouraged them to keep fighting for her.
"If there was someone with enough determination and positivity to beat such an insidious disease, it was Kelly but unfortunately, cancer had the last say.
"Kelly was incredibly strong and a fighter who had everything to live for and was not ready to give up.
"You never would have known she had cancer. She was positive, cheerful, so full of life.
"She never said a negative word about having cancer and would be the first person at the doorstep when she she felt anyone needed help. You never would have known how sick she was."
Kelly and her daughter created beautiful memories together, not just in the year after she was diagnosed.
Mrs Easther didn't know Teddy but Kelly described him as being an incredible man, husband and father - everything to her and Keira.
Kelly and Keira, along with Teddy, would love to be outdoors on adventures whether that was hiking, skiing or surfing. They never sat still.
After Teddy died, Kelly started a macrame business to fit in with Keira's schedule and as a creative and healing outlet.
"Kelly tried so many different things," Mrs Easther said. "She loved learning. The business name was inspired by Mount Keira as she used to lead bushwalking tours there."
Unfortunately, Mrs Easther doesn't think the reality of what has happened to Keira has set in for her yet.
"It probably won't for some time given her age," she said. "She is still her cheery self and is coping through this horrible time.
"This remarkable little girl is keeping all the big people around her going with her positivity and bubbly personality. Kelly raised her that way and I hope that helps Keira with the struggles she may have in the future.
"What happened to the family is tragic, unthinkable. It is just so unlucky.
"But Keira is resilient and full of love, and she knows she was very loved by her parents and still is even though her parents aren't here."
Russell Vale Public School, where Mrs Easther's daughter and Keira go to school, has also been supportive, with teachers personally donating to the fundraiser.
"There is no doubt that Keira will be nurtured and supported through her primary school experience," Ms Easther said.
In addition, Domino's Woonona is holding a 'Doughraiser' on Thursday and will donate $2 from every pizza sold to support Keira and her extended family.
Ms Easther said she was very appreciate of every donation, big or small, and expressed particular thanks to Illawarra Convoy who donated $8,000 thanks to a nomination from Bellambi Surf Club.
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