ST. LOUIS -- Laila Anderson stood on stage in the shadow of the Gateway Arch, the 11-year-old's cheeks flushed from the sun as the crowd chanted, "Laila! Laila!"

"I mean, this is unbelievable. Unreal," Anderson said to broadcaster John Kelly at the St. Louis Blues Stanley Cup parade and rally on Saturday. The Blues celebrated their first Cup since joining the NHL in 1967.

Anderson, who has hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, a severe systematic inflammatory syndrome that can be fatal, has been an inspiration all season for the Blues. Anderson and her family were also part of the parade, riding in a white car along the route that ran on Market Street from 18th to Broadway. Her car stopped a few times as Anderson did impromptu interviews.
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