Telethon: Little Telethon Star Izzy rings the bell to mark the end of her cancer journey

There was no denying the sense of pride and joy in Izzy Miller’s eyes as she enthusiastically rang the bell to mark the end of her cancer journey.

The five-year-old Little Telethon Star may be known for her quiet demeanour but on this occasion she was determined to make a racket as her family, loved ones and nurses from Perth Children’s Hospital gathered to whoop and cheer her moment of triumph.

Izzy was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma at age four, after a lump was discovered on her neck.

Her family — mum Kim, dad Joe and two-year-old sister Maisie — who are based in Australind, had to relocate to Perth as she underwent a gruelling treatment schedule which included chemotherapy, stemcell transplant and radiation.

But now that treatment has finally come to an end and the family has returned home, where Izzy can get back into the important business of simply being a kid — going to school and performing K-pop concerts with her little sister.

Before Izzy rang the bell, Kim addressed the assembled well-wishers and her brave daughter, telling her she was in awe of her strength and resilience.

“It doesn’t just mark the end of treatment, but the start of a new chapter filled with healing, happiness and all the beautiful things you deserve,” Kim said.

“So when you ring that bell Izzy, ring it loud and proud because you did it. You fought, you kept going and you never gave up. We are so incredibly proud of you.”

And Izzy did just as she was asked, ringing the bell with gusto before celebrating with those who held her hand and helped her every step of the way.

“I thought she might go shy,” Kim said, after the bell ringing, “but she went around and high-fived and cuddled everyone.

“She felt very special.”