LLDF Finley Dahlia Tuber

LLDF Finley Dahlia Tuber Here's the story behind this 2025 release: Finley Kayleah Henderson was born on December 26th, 2012. She was a happy, sweet, beautiful, funny, outgoing and sensitive girl. She loved those around her fiercely! Her Mom and Dad could do nothing wrong. Finley was the best big sister to her brother Brayden, and she adored her older siblings, Rylee and Hunter who she loved to tease about her being everyone’s favorite. She loved all animals – from the soft and cuddly to the creepy crawlies. Her favorite animal in the world was her orange fluffy cat, Cheeto. Finley loved playing soccer and learning Cheer. She was obsessed with green tea Frappuccino’s, loved blue, shopping, playing in her pool, doing arts and crafts, playing video games on her iPad, game nights with her family, collecting stuffed animals, reading, watching movies and all things Christmas. Finley was diagnosed with DIPG on June 16th, 2021. Her parents were told Finley didn’t have a lot of time as her tumor was large when it was discovered. Just a few short weeks after Finley’s diagnosis, she started vomiting frequently and had to have a shunt put in. Unfortunately, they had to do this surgery twice as they misplaced it the first time and even though it took a huge toll on her, she never complained. Shortly after her shunt surgery she lost complete use of her right side. As frustrated and sad as she was, she kept her spirits as high as she could. To make matters worse, her 6 weeks of radiation were extremely difficult as she would vomit every time she laid down flat. She was such a rockstar as she undertook all her radiation treatments without being sedated. The patience and determination she had to accomplish these sessions at only 8 years old was remarkable. A big part in enabling her to do this was having her biggest cheerleader, coach and supporter holding her hand(s) every step of the way – her mom! The Ronald McDonald house in Portland Oregon was amazing to not only Finley but our entire family while we stayed there during her treatments. She was spoiled absolutely rotten by those who loved her and those who fell in love with her after her story was shared. She knew how much she was loved, adored and appreciated by everyone. Finley definitely took advantage of how loved she was and even somehow gained access to free range of her Aunt Lisa’s Amazon account ????. Finley loved school. She was a people pleaser and Miss Smarty Pants. She was a teacher’s pet (in a great way). She was so kind and giving to other kids that her elementary school planted a tree and placed “Finley’s Buddy Bench” in the playground. It has a plaque and her picture on it. Now any child who is feeling lonely and needs a buddy can sit on the bench and someone with a heart of gold like our sweet Fin can come over to them and make them feel special and loved. Finley touched so many lives in her almost 9 years of life. She is so many people’s hero and inspiration. What she went through as a child would be tough for any adult to face, and we will continue to fight in her Honor until there is a cure. We continue to fight for the day a family hears the words DIPG and it’s NOT followed by the words “there is no cure”. We love you and miss you more than anything Finley Kayleah Henderson. December 26, 2012 – December 25th, 2021. Diagnosed: June 16th, 2021. ???We at LLDF proudly named our first hybridized Dahlia variety after this very special, precious girl. ??? Type: Informal Decorative Color: 3-4" Firey Orange bloom. Approximate plant height: 4-4.5'. *Additional information: Strict sanitation methods are used when harvesting flowers and tubers. Multiple orders can be combined if you notify us and excess shipping will be refunded if applicable. Weather permitting, orders will ship in the spring. We can only ship within the United States. If you would like to arrange to pick up your tubers in person (Manistee, MI), let us know. After 2 weeks from receiving your tuber(s), the buyer accepts full responsibility. We aren’t responsible for weather, improper storage, pests, or negligence. All tubers shipped from us will thoroughly be inspected before shipping. Email any questions to Jennifer at [email protected].