Everyday
Hero PART TWO
Danielle Hurtig & Jessica Fraser By Marissa Landry
What keeps Danielle looking forward is her upcoming wed-
number one thing is for her to go into remission but it’s fan-
ding in July 2013. It is even more special by the way she
tastic to see her in a wedding dress.” Viewers watch a radiant
came to find the wedding gown of her dreams. Attending a
Danielle on the show finding her ‘perfect dress’. What they
bridal show, Danielle entered various contests, including one
did not see was Danielle bedridden for days to recuperate
that led to the opportunity to be on Keasha’s Perfect Dress, a
after her return home from Toronto.
TV show aired on the Slice Network. Surprised and delighted to be chosen, Danielle humorously reveals that if it wasn’t for
Despite the possibility that her health could cause an abrupt
It is impossible not to be inspired by such a delicate but upbeat, strong young woman, facing monumental challenges with acceptance and a dose of humor. cancer, her mom would have never agreed to be on the show either. Danielle says, “This is something I never would have done. I am shy, but it was a great experience and, if something happens to me, my mom has the video and pictures as a memory.”
change to the wedding date, Danielle remains hopeful all the planning will make for the perfect day next July. A close-knit family, the maid of honor privilege was given to her sister Takota, a constant support to Danielle. However, Danielle will also have that shy soul mate of a friend from Grade 5 standing up as a bridesmaid. “I am excited for Danielle to
Appearing on the show with her mom Denise Krusky and
get married and I am so happy to celebrate the day with her
sister Takota, Danielle’s heartwarming words leave anyone
and Marco,” Jessica reveals. Danielle and Marco uniting in
watching the episode in tears. We hear Danielle recount how
marriage signifies more than overcoming obstacles, it’s about
she was “in remission for a couple of years and then it came
new beginnings.
back into my lungs. We just thought we’re going to beat it and stay positive be strong. Another day, another year, another month - any time I can have, I appreciate.” Just when you’ve dried your tears, Keasha shares a touching moment with Denise, saying humbly: “Thank you for letting me dress your daughter.” Danielle’s mom does well to keep her composure, putting it all into perspective when she declares: “The 20 |
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It is impossible not to be inspired by such a delicate but upbeat, strong young woman, facing monumental challenges with acceptance and a dose of humor. Yet discussions with her mother Denise drive home the reality of Danielle’s condition. Fact like the doctors advised Danielle her treatment had a ten percent chance of success. Denise, amazed by her