Charlotte Stratford is a cheerful and courageous five-year-old. After being diagnosed with a kidney tumour early last year, Charlotte spent a lot of time at The Royal Children’s Hospital, and her charismatic character made her a hit with the nurses, doctors and staff at the RCH.

RCH physician Dr Francoise Mechinaud described Charlotte as an “autonomous” little girl.

Now in remission, Charlotte can’t wait to start her first year of primary school. And after a tough year, her dad Paul Stratford says “it’s fantastic, she’s so ready for it”.