Heartbreaking news today that young Hayden Foulon has passed away.

Photo courtesy of Go Team Hayden, via Facebook.

The seven year old succumbed to her nearly life-long battle with leukemia last night.

The London girl, whose father is originally from Wallaceburg, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia when she was just 22 months old.

The family posted a statement on their Facebook page this morning.

“Words aren’t big enough to describe the impact this incredible girl had on this world or how hard she fought to stay here, right to the very end. No one dreamed bigger, laughed louder or loved life more than her and we know she touched the lives of many of you during her journey. Thank you for every well wish, big hug, thoughtful gift or love-filled prayer this community sent her (and us) over the course of her journey – we’re so grateful for every moment we had with her and know you all loved her like we did.”

Plans are in the works for a celebration of life.