Run For The Kids a boost for Royal Children’s Hospital patients like Sierra

SIERRA was leading the normal life of a little kid until she was diagnosed with cancer in August. It has been a daunting challenge for the five-year-old.

YOUNG Sierra has faced her fair share of challenges during her short life.

Diagnosed with cancer in August, Sierra, 5, has been in and out of the Kookaburra ward at the Royal Children’s Hospital ever since.

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Mum Trish said life had taken a sharp and difficult turn from the “normal life of a little kid”.

Sierra, 5, wins her own race through the Royal Children’s Hospital, with mum Trish and nurse Alyce Supek lending a helping hand. Picture: Jason Edwards

“But she’s a trouper, she’s very strong,” she said.

Trish hopes to draw on her daughter’s strength as she hits the pavement on March 18 for the 2018 Herald Sun/CityLink Run for the Kids.

Entries for the annual fun run open today, with proceeds supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is supporting the 2018 Run For The Kids.

This year, actor and former politician Arnold Schwarzenegger is throwing his support behind the cause.

The Arnold Sports Festival will partner the run, which includes a 15.3km and a 5km family-friendly course.

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Thousands of people take part in the Run For The Kids each year.