A very brave local child was honoured in the Canadian Houe of Commons yesterday.
Cypress Hills Grasslands MP Jeremy Patzer stood in the house to pay tribute to Bella Thomson, also known as Bella Brave.
"Today I'm wearing pink to honor the life and legacy of her remarkable young girl, Bella Thomson," Patzer said. "Bella had a big personality and an even bigger TikTok following of 7 million people where she had brightened your day with videos of her dancing, singing and short music video collabs with her mom and even the Calgary Flames.
"Bella had to overcome many obstacles in her life. She was born without an immune system; she was a frequent visitor to the children's hospitals in both Saskatoon and Toronto and underwent a bowel transplant in 2023. She had every right to complain, but instead she chose to use her life experience and platform to encourage other kids going through tough times and to spread the overflowing joy that she possessed."
Bella Brave is an inspiration to me, my family, and countless Canadians.
— Jeremy Patzer (@JeremyPatzerMP) November 27, 2024
Today, I had the honour of remembering her in the House of Commons. pic.twitter.com/bh4cMr9jVE
Patzer shared more of Bella's inspirational message.
"Having received an organ transplant, she was a strong advocate for signing up to be an organ donor and for the Make a Wish Foundation. I want to leave you with the words of her mother, Kyla, after Bella passed away. Bella would want you to remember God is love, be brave and you're never too old to bring a stuffy."
The 10-year-old passed away on July 14 and was later honoured with King Charles III’s Coronation Medal.