During her stints in the hospital, Laila received visits from Chase and Steen, along with support from Joe Buck. This is part of what has helped her through. Hockey has helped her through. "It just touches my heart. It makes me feel good," Laila said. "Even watching a Blues game (in the hospital) just changes everything. It makes me happy."
Last month Laila had tickets for the Blues' Halloween game on Oct. 27. You may remember her - she was the one wearing the taco costume by the Blues tunnel. That night she received a high-five (and big smile) from Steen and a stick from Colton Parayko. Two days later, she joined the team and other local kids from St. Louis Children's Hospital for trick-or-treating at Stifel Theatre.
It's been a long journey for the young fan, but Laila knows she has Chase, Steen, Parayko and the Blues organization in her corner during this fight.
"These boys are what keep her going; she is motivated by them," Heather said. "It just really touched her heart and she just says everyday, 'I'm going to keep fighting, mommy. I'm going to keep fighting for them.'"