‘We love you, Princess’! Texas community makes terminally ill girl’s dream come true [pics]

Posted at 7:01 pm on February 19, 2014 by Sarah D.

Illness may have taken its toll on her body, but Texas belle Claire Lankford’s spirit is as strong as ever. And today is a very special day for her. Today, you see, she gets to be a princess.

Isn't she beautiful:) 5-year-old Claire is terminally ill. Today her magical dreams come true. @4 #princessforaday pic.twitter.com/OT7WB0fM1C
— Samica Knight (@SamicaKnight13) February 19, 2014

She’s gorgeous.

5-year-old Claire is in for a big surprise:) She won't let her illness stop her! Grab the tissue @4. #princessforaday pic.twitter.com/fnMs9rbJFw
— Samica Knight (@SamicaKnight13) February 19, 2014

That’s good advice. It’s about to get very dusty in here:

So many surprises just outside her door. Heartwarming story. She inspires me:) #princessforaday pic.twitter.com/PHlw1dfOyy
— Samica Knight (@SamicaKnight13) February 19, 2014

Today mom will be her princess and dad her Prince Charming. Parents & friends making Claire's dreams come true @4. pic.twitter.com/EPIj5T3Ai2
— Samica Knight (@SamicaKnight13) February 19, 2014

Entire community pitching in for a big Princess Parade for 5-year-old Claire who's terminally ill. @4 #tissueplease pic.twitter.com/ZS6Cb0KGt3
— Samica Knight (@SamicaKnight13) February 19, 2014

Cinderella, Snow White & Sleeping Beauty showed up to meet Claire! Family Friend: "It's terminal. This is *her* day" pic.twitter.com/aFzvfkXwNN
— Samica Knight (@SamicaKnight13) February 19, 2014

https://twitter.com/bbygirl4109/status/436261728452476928

So many people are here seeing Princess Claire! She's gonna be happy!
— Nick Solo (@NicholasBMora) February 19, 2014

Princess Day for Dickinson girl with terminal cancer starts at 5pm. Crowd gathering. http://t.co/jMX7JpUtcI #khou pic.twitter.com/EX6vJHhJcx
— The Bishop (@BillBishopKHOU) February 19, 2014

Supporting princess Claire.?? http://t.co/JQ1TO3zc0N
— BB (@brooke_beanland) February 19, 2014

http://instagram.com/p/kneEPekMuY/

A short & sweet message of support for Dickinson's favorite princess, Claire. http://t.co/jMX7JpUtcI #khou pic.twitter.com/PwEF0W2MxA
— The Bishop (@BillBishopKHOU) February 19, 2014

SF Softball supporting our girl Princess Claire! We love you Princess❤️?? pic.twitter.com/KTrpKQwpH3
— victoria (@VictoriaDavids7) February 19, 2014

There is a prince sighting at the parade for Princess #Claire in #Dickinson. http://t.co/jMX7JpCjYA #khou pic.twitter.com/QVl0rMMfFJ
— The Bishop (@BillBishopKHOU) February 19, 2014

Cheerleaders are ready to greet 5yo Princess Claire. She has no idea there's a crowd outside her home! pic.twitter.com/E7D1EqaIz2
— Amanda Perez Bubela (@CincodeManda) February 19, 2014

Cheerleaders line the door to Princess Claire's home in Dickinson. Her carriage ride is about to begin. #khou pic.twitter.com/YuKHFkIYBw
— The Bishop (@BillBishopKHOU) February 19, 2014

Princess Claire's sidewalk is being covered in rose petals. #khou http://t.co/jMX7JpCjYA pic.twitter.com/jkmtieFjba
— The Bishop (@BillBishopKHOU) February 19, 2014

Watching the cheerleaders doing their thing for Princess Claire on the news. She looked absolutely ecstatic?
— Hannah Boo☀️ (@boothinatorrrr) February 19, 2014

Princess Claire in her carriage. #khou pic.twitter.com/Q0rHc70A7N
— The Bishop (@BillBishopKHOU) February 19, 2014

Princess Claire has a police escort and a marching band leading her through the streets. #khou pic.twitter.com/czltlp1Q4Q
— The Bishop (@BillBishopKHOU) February 19, 2014

All prayers go out to Princess Claire who was diagnosed with leukemia. Glad to see the community of… http://t.co/YzCVklAbvC
— Mimi DeLeon (@DeLeonMimi) February 19, 2014

http://instagram.com/p/knb2A-HIfW/

Met the sweet princess I've been telling you about. This is "Claire". When she emerged it was hard to find a dry eye. pic.twitter.com/mNC7wI0iE3
— Samica Knight (@SamicaKnight13) February 19, 2014

AMAZINGGGGG!!! Thousands LITERALLY thousands of people showed up to support princess Claire for her… http://t.co/me4nWlMDlj
— MrsPeterson ♡ (@RiefferRachael_) February 19, 2014

AMAZINGGGGG!!! Thousands LITERALLY thousands of people showed up to support princess Claire for her surprise princess parades!!! Everyone had flowers, signs, and balloons. There was a marching band, and a horse and carriage to carry the special girl! She's been battling cancer for years now and the community came together and made her dreams come true!! Traffic was backed up for miles because there was so many people there! So freaking touching! #SupportForClaire #Princess #Parade #Amazing
A photo posted by Rachael Peterson (@rmpbeauty_) on Feb 19, 2014 at 3:47pm PST

Amazing and wonderful.

https://twitter.com/DorlizaJones/status/436276737991639041

It’s certainly brought tears to ours.

It was so great to be part of sweet 5 year old Claire's Princess celebration today!!
— Flamingos 2 Go (@Flamingos2Go) February 19, 2014

Wow seeing all the photos of the huge amount of who came out to Dickinson to watch Princess Claire's Parade is overwhelming. God bless her.
— Kathlyn Emmite (@KathlynEmmite) February 19, 2014

prayers are w claire, even though i dont know her, tonight youre a princess babygirl ?❤️
— Samantha (@sdlee213) February 19, 2014

so many people came to support Princess Claire! Seriously amazing, it gave me chills and I hope she had an amazing day! ??
— ernnn➳ (@ERYNePARKER) February 19, 2014

Cheers to you, Princess Claire!

https://twitter.com/acgus/status/436279002685116416

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