An 8-year-old girl soon to be cancer-free is hoping the community can rally behind Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 

Sara Murrell, who goes by the nickname Super Sara, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in May of 2020 and has overcome more than 25 surgeries, several blood tranfusions and other medical operations. 

Super Sara is scheduled to end all chemo on Sept. 16. 

Last year, she and her mother, Robin Murrell, were driving in October when Sara asked why there were pink decorations on several area businesses.

"I explained to her that is was for Breast Cancer Awareness and to raise awareness," Robin said."Sara then asked me why don't they do anything for kids like me who have cancer?"

Sara and her mother have made it their mission to inspire local businesses and homes to decorate in gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September. Similar to how the color pink is used for Breast Cancer Month, gold is the color associated with children's cancers in September. 

"I think it would make me and every other cancer kid very happy," Sara said.

The communities of Metamora, Brookville and Connersville have gotten involved as some businesses will be displaying gold decorations this month. Some Brookville organizations expected to be involved are the Franklin County Tourism, Franklin County Public Library, Dairy Cottage, First Financial Bank, Skyline, 52 Pickup, Farmer's Mutual Insurance Company, Yaryan Eye Care. 

Meanwhile, Metamora and Connversville are having competitions for best decorated homes and businesses. 

As Sara now looks forward to being cancer-free in just a few weeks, she says her goal when she grows up is to be a doctor.

"I just want to make other kids feel like that they are in good hands," Super Sara said. 

You can learn more about Super Sara and the decoration project by typing "Sara Murrell Updates" on Facebook.