Cancer-stricken girl celebrates 8th birthday with 300,000 cards

Amelia Kolpa was diagnosed with cancer. (Charmaine Grace via SWNS)
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By Ed Chatterton and James Vukmirovic

A brave little girl battling cancer has achieved her dream of breaking a UK record after receiving a staggering 250,000 birthday cards from well-wishers.

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She received 300,000 birthday cards from well-wishers. (Charmaine Grace via SWNS)
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