These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. She is now on a trial for a new treatment, focusing on a mutation in the tumour, which is unlikely to help her eyesight but has managed to keep the tumour from growing without too much pain. Out of the Woods takes readers through a fantastical journey teaching readers how to see the beauty in everything that happens in life. I asked my friends to clean my house instead of throwing me a baby shower - every mother-to-be should have a nesting party! The journey to this book all started when I was six years old when I had the idea of making a YouTube channel— Betsy’s Positive Videos.

We’re really proud of her and when we get personal messages saying the book’s helped someone, that means so much. James Bartlett, reading services manager at the RNIB said: “We are thrilled that Betsy’s book is going to be available in so many formats simultaneously as this means everyone can enjoy reading Betsy’s inspirational optimism for all aspects of life. Heartbreakingly, even after Betsy stayed incredibly strong during 18 months of “horrendous” chemotherapy, just a month after treatment, the tumour had grown again. HQ partnered with RNIB to publish simultaneously in contracted and uncontracted Braille editions on 10th November to ensure Griffin, who is registered blind, could read her own book. Part of Betsy's motivation was also to raise money for the charity Starlight, which offers support for the families of children with life changing illnesses.At two years old, she was diagnosed with a rare and inoperable brain tumour that has left her blind. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

An inspirational 9-year-old who lost her eyesight to a brain tumour wants to inspire people to be more positive. The chips were down but our attitude has always been to try and make the very best of our life and put a positive spin on everything that we do - and she’s picked up on that," Stuart said.In this deeply moving and inspirational fable, she teaches us how to face our struggles with courage and determination, and shares powerful lessons about positivity, kindness and hope.

During the pandemic, she was inspired to try and lift peoples moods, especially those who lived alone. Cotton said: “Every now and then a very special book comes along that has the power to help people in many ways. It’s all about trying to change that perception of what disability is, we’ve had it before but anyone who knows her, knows there’s no ‘poor old Betsy’. However, while putting steps in place if treatment does come available, Stuart also emphasises that it’s not the most urgent thing for Betsy. There’s already been an impact with the videos, and Stuart says he was stopped in the supermarket by someone who had seen Betsy and wanted to say that it put a smile on her face, while other parents have said their children are now wanting to do the same.

But this hasn't dampened Betsy's spirit or love for life, which she shares with the world on her successful YouTube channel, Betsy's Positive Videos. Her dad thinks that the videos show that people don’t need to feel sorry for children being brought up, but should be celebrated. what’s nice is that they provide a safe, fun environment where you can just go and have a nice time for free - they lay it all on for you - and you’re around other people in a similar boat, so you’ve got a support network. Ad Feature Glittering costumes, impressive special effects and BELTING musical numbers: Disney's Frozen the Musical is.