Holiday Cheer for Hadley
Fox25 News in Boston ran this story a few days ago. Hadley Boucher is facing a major health battle ahead of her and you can help!
Look at this little doll, Hadley Boucher. She’s an adorable 7-year old girl from the town we moved away from in 2019 and she is facing an unimaginable health battle. This cutie pie has been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. Something nobody, especially a little kiddo, should have to endure.
The town of Leominster recently hosted a giant Christmas parade for her. Fox 25 News here in Boston published an article about the parade as well as a request for Christmas cards for Hadley.
Below is the article from Fox 25 News:
Christmas parade put on for 7-year-old Lunenburg girl battling inoperable brain cancer
By Christine McCarthy, Boston 25 News
December 07, 2025 at 9:33 pm EST
Christmas parade put on for 7-year-old Lunenburg girl battling inoperable brain cancer
LEOMINSTER, Mass. — Dozens of festive vehicles paraded through Leominster on Sunday to bring Christmas cheer to a seven-year-old Lunenburg girl and her family as she battles an inoperable brain tumor.
Hadley Boucher, a first-grader and youngest of three daughters, watched the parade outside her grandparents’ home with her family and friends beside her.
Led by first-responders, cars decked out in lights and Santa on a float provided much-needed cheer to the Bouchers.
“I’m just blown away. There’s no words that can explain this,” Hadley’s mother Alyssa Boucher said. “With everything our family is going through, I think seeing her smile and everything light up is what we need to cherish these moments and memories.”
Hadley, lovingly nicknamed “Haddie B,” was diagnosed in April with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a highly aggressive brainstem tumor that is difficult to treat.
As the Bouchers navigate a devastating diagnosis and difficult treatments, friends and family have supported them, raising more than $200,000 for the family in a GoFundMe account.
“It’s really overwhelming,” said Hadley’s father Derek Boucher of the outpouring of support. “Overwhelming that there’s just no words, but it’s what life’s about.”
Hadley’s last post-radiation MRI showed her tumor had shrunk. She is currently on a new FDA-approved drug the family hopes will increase their time with Haddie.
“The holidays are supposed to be the most magical, awesome experience for your kids,” Alyssa said. “And not knowing what the future holds, I know that Haddie’s dreams just came true seeing this [parade].”
A family friend is collecting Christmas cards to give to Haddie and her sisters. Supporters from nearly every state in the nation, along with 13 countries, have sent cards and gifts.
Those wishing to send Hadley and her family a Christmas card can mail them to:
Haddie B
7B Lindas Way
Sterling, MA 01564
If you are able, please consider sending a holiday wish to Hadley and her family this holiday season. These folks certainly deserve some cheer to help them face the journey ahead of their family.