Teagan C. Walsh

Teagan Caroline Walsh died in the early hours of Tuesday 19 April, just weeks after her sixth birthday and in the arms of her loving Mom and Dad. She was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma – an aggressive childhood cancer at the age of two and fought bravely until the very end. While the disease attacked her little body, it could never steal her light. Teagan will forever be remembered as the most determined little girl, with the biggest heart and a creative soul. She leaves behind her mother Jessica Jane Walsh, father Gregory Michael Walsh, little sister Quinn Catherine Walsh as well as he beloved Yorkie, Eyeris.

Teagan was an extraordinary little girl who left such a big impact on a life cut short. Born on 21 March 2016, she arrived with a perfect pout, button nose and deep blue eyes. The joyful baby grew into a fun-loving, determined and strong-willed toddler. Soon the sassy and kind-hearted princess developed a love for make-up and nails, she marched defiantly down hospital corridors in her boots and choker. Teagan loved watching SpongeBob with her dad and doing arts and crafts with her mom. She was never without Bunny and always looked for ways to spoil her little sister Quinny. The two were joined at the hip and posed like teenagers for endless photos and at-home fashion shows.

Teagan’s thoughtfulness never ceased to amaze us even on some of her toughest days. Finding a personalized “I love you” note was the greatest pick-me up. To know Teagan is to make sure everyone around her was always happy. It’s to understand that there is no such thing as too many Barbies or why we can’t make a quick stop at target, and don’t think she can be outsmarted especially with excuses as to why Starbucks is not currently open for a pink drink. She taught us to always jump in a pool or splash in the ocean when you have the chance. And never, ever turn down a good snuggle.

She wouldn’t want us to be sad. She would want us to wear purple, chase rainbows and look after her family and friends who did such an exceptional job looking after her.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Band of parents at www.bandofparents.org.

Band of Parents is a grassroots, nonprofit organization that funds innovative research and clinical trials for neuroblastoma, helping increase the survival rate for this childhood cancer.