Sands has fought through cancer treatments with the tenacity and splendor of a warrior princess. She was surprised Monday evening to find that her wish had been granted to travel and meet her princess idols at Disney World.

Sands, of Magnolia, entered the Southern Arkansas University armory clutching her mother’s hand and a Disney sticker book. Her pink hat twinkled as she tucked her chin to her chest as the crowd cheered. As her mother explained “this party is for you,” the warrior princess soon held her chin high and shared her heart-warming smile with the crowd and posed for photos in front of the glittery Cinderella castle replica. SAU Cheerleaders paraded out for a dance dressed as famous Disney characters for the big reveal.