Ella's flexibility and melodic, vowel-heavy sound make it a winner for parents looking for a name that Words cannot explain the emotions where a child having to go through that is concerned, and my heart aches so bad for my family and we all just wish we could take it away. I questioned if to complete the bike ride as the outcome is now so different, but then I thought about all the amazing people who have given towards Ella and my family and I also think of Ella who knew this was all for her.

Paying tribute to her much-loved cousin, Kirsty said: "She loved dancing, she loved doing selfies and going out with her friends.

She's got an older sister Jess and they were dead close, she was always out with the kids and always wanted cuddles and to sit on your knee. She was definitely the sassy one." Scans were carried out on the nine-year-old from Warrington and they found a tumour on her brain. Tests showed it was cancerous. Ella then underwent an eight and a half hour operation at Alder Hey Children's Hospital to remove it.

A delightful book and a superb main Character in Grace-Ella. I particularly liked mum’s reaction upon finding out her daughter was a witch. Beautifully written with a subtle lesson in not hurting others threaded through it. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.’ Toppsta names. (BabyCenter's ranking is based on data from hundreds of thousands of parents who share their baby Ella-Grace Holman had been complaining of feeling unwell and her parents suspected it could be heat stroke. When her symptoms worsened, she was rushed to hospital, where it was found she had a brain tumour. Grace-Ella is thrilled when Mr Whiskins arrives. She’s always wanted a pet. But Mr Whiskins has a secret. On the ninth day of the ninth month of her ninth year, he tells her: Grace-Ella is a witch! Despite her own health struggles, Kirsty will be facing the weather and setting off from her home in Newton-le-Willows and riding to Alder Hey on Saturday. Incredibly, the fundraiser has already surpassed its target as support comes pouring in. Anyone wishing to donate can do so here.A schoolgirl tragically died just five weeks after being rushed to hospital with suspected heat stroke. She pulled through and came around and doctors said if she carried on this way, they could restart chemotherapy." A fun, delightful read… I imagine children 7+ will adore this book. I can’t wait to read about Grace-Ella’s next adventure.’ An Awfully Big Blog Adventure Ella is similar to other popular girl names ending in a, such as Emma, Sofia, Olivia, Ava, and Bella. Variations of Ella include Elah and Ela. Ella is also quite flexible and can be used in compound names like Ella-Mae, Ella- Marie, Ella-Rose, Ella-Grace, Ella-Rae, Ella-Louise, Ella-Jade, and Ella-Jane. So with that the ride carries on and on the 29th July we set off and we do this in memory of the most amazing little girl in the world who shown more strength and determination than any 9 year old should have to face. You are the reason we carry on Ella, and we know you'll be overseeing us in spirit."

Aside from a drop in the seventies, eighties, and early nineties, Ella has been popular in the United States for the past hundred-plus years. Ella's popularity grew by 50 percent from year to year between 2001 and 2004, when the movie Ella Enchanted was released. According to the NHS, the symptoms of a brain tumour vary depending on the exact part of the brain affected. Common symptoms include: Ella underwent gruelling treatment after she was diagnosed with a brain tumour (Image: Kirsty Eltringham) Being a witch is exciting but it isn’t easy. Will Grace-Ella’s best friends still want to be friends with her? Will she be any good at spells? Can she stop the school bully without revealing her magic and breaking the witches’ rules? A fundraiser was set up to help the family through the difficult journey, which will now be put towards funeral details and the family as well as donations to Alder Hey, This weekend, with Ella at the forefront of her mind, Kirsty will be completing a charity bike ride in her cousin's memory.The first in a series, Grace-Ella: Spells for Beginners is a lively helping of fun, magic, friendship and being true to yourself. Young readers are sure to identify with Grace-Ella.’ Andrea Reece, Lovereading4Kids The Manchester Evening News reports that a fundraiser was set up to help the family through the difficult journey, which will now be put towards funeral details and the family as well as donations to Alder Hey, This weekend, Kirsty will be completing a charity bike ride in her cousin's memory. Things soon deteriorated when the nine-year-old began to experience slurred speech and involuntary limb movements. Her cousin Kirsty Eltringham said: "She had fluid on her brain and needed further surgery but we were told she may not wake up. I can’t tell you how much I love this enchanting debut from Sharon and Adriana. Grace-Ella managed to cast a spell over me with its marvellous characters and captivating storytelling.’ Bookloverjo Ella continued to fight, but tragically, the family were soon told the cancer had spread and it was terminal. Ella died at Alder Hey on July 20, surrounded by her loving family.