Cancer-free teen the first to ring new end-of-treatment bell at Wellington HospitalKevin Stent/Fairfax NZ Teenage cancer survivor Sam Hopkins rings the new bell at Wellington Hospital to signify the end of a journeyThe gentle chiming of a bell never sounded so good for Sam Hopkins. He marked the conclusion of his long journey on Friday by becoming the first person to ring Wellington Hospital's new end-of-treatment bell. KEVIN STENT/FAIRFAX NZ After a three-year battle with leukemia, Sam Hopkins, 15, is cancer-free. KEVIN STENT/FAIRFAX NZ Wellington Hospital's brand new end-of-treatment' bell at Wellington Hospital is the second in this country and 91st worldwide. "We aim to offer an end-of-treatment bell to every hospital where children are receiving ongoing treatment," she said"It's not just a bell - it's a symbol of hope; of feeling like you are winning the battle."

Source: Stuff April 21, 2017 05:04 UTC