"She is a very sick little girl, but very strong, " she said.

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"She is powerful, but she is also a sweet, creative, loving little girl who wants to help others and work for others, " Jolie said.

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If you ask a little girl what is your dream she would say to play Maria Sharapova.

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The outcome of the treatment is uncertain, but Mrs Clark said she had been given hope by the story of a little girl from Northern Ireland who had gone for the treatment only able to see light.

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