Tammi Hite,12, is seen here with her nana LaDonna Umland in this June 2020 photo. Tammi is a competitive cheerleader and math pro who is in the midst of treatment for brain cancer. An event to help with medical costs will be held July 25. (Courtesy photo)
July 19, 2020
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July 19, 2020 1:40 a.m.
She’s looking on the bright side
These words — "Stay strong. Make them wonder why you're still smiling." — are written on a chalkboard in 12-year-old Tammi Hite's bedroom.