After battling for over four years, doctors said that there was nothing more they could do. In early April, she was sent home and the community around her rallied in her favor. Neighbors and community members started "Emily's Entourage" and encouraged everyone near and far to decorate their homes and "Light It Up for Emily" with her favorite color of purple, and green to represent cancer.
Immediately after news of Emily spread, homes, schools, business, hospitals, restaurants and more were covered in purple and green. Pictures of those "Lighting It Up for Emily" were shared on the group's Facebook page and hashtags #LightItUpForEmily and #EmilyStrong covered social media. The Facebook page, started in April, now has over 20,000 likes.
Sadly, Emily passed away May 18, 2015. Although she is not around in person, her legacy lives on. Through the power of community and social media, Emily's supporters reached out to Taylor Swift and Emily received a phone call from her idol. Beazley was named the "Hero on Homan" as her block was renamed in her honor. She became a nurse for a day and part of the Chicago Police.
Living just minutes away from Emily's home, I was so interested and intrigued as Emily's name spread through not only our community, but the world. Taylor Swift lit up her concert in Tokyo in shades of purple in green. People across the world shared pictures of flowers, lights, ribbons, etc. that represented Emily.
In less than a month, Emily brought courage, hope and positivity through the world. Without the power of social media, Emily's message and hope would not had reached so many people and helped encourage the family and those who rallied around her in her final days.
Immediately after news of Emily spread, homes, schools, business, hospitals, restaurants and more were covered in purple and green. Pictures of those "Lighting It Up for Emily" were shared on the group's Facebook page and hashtags #LightItUpForEmily and #EmilyStrong covered social media. The Facebook page, started in April, now has over 20,000 likes.
Sadly, Emily passed away May 18, 2015. Although she is not around in person, her legacy lives on. Through the power of community and social media, Emily's supporters reached out to Taylor Swift and Emily received a phone call from her idol. Beazley was named the "Hero on Homan" as her block was renamed in her honor. She became a nurse for a day and part of the Chicago Police.
Living just minutes away from Emily's home, I was so interested and intrigued as Emily's name spread through not only our community, but the world. Taylor Swift lit up her concert in Tokyo in shades of purple in green. People across the world shared pictures of flowers, lights, ribbons, etc. that represented Emily.
In less than a month, Emily brought courage, hope and positivity through the world. Without the power of social media, Emily's message and hope would not had reached so many people and helped encourage the family and those who rallied around her in her final days.
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