(Washington Times) Eight years ago, Bayleigh Phillips thought she might never see milestones like her 16th birthday or high school graduation after she was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.
Now, not only is she graduating at Gadsden City High School with honors, but she also has numerous scholarships and plans to go to Jacksonville State University.
"To be graduating is a true honor and blessing," she said. "There were days when I was at the hospital taking chemo and thinking about how far behind I was in school and that there was no way I would ever be able to catch up. But here I am today. I am doing what I once thought was impossible, and I couldn’t be happier."
Graduation happens to fall during Brain Tumor Awareness Month, and that makes it even more special, Bayleigh said.
"It is a symbol of what I have battled and won and that I have come so far, both educationally and physically," she said.
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