the signs with the big sign reporter: in this neighborhood near seattle, the whole community turned out the celebrate one little girl. happy birthday! reporter: see her there in that car? that s ellie hoffman, pulling up to her own surprise 7th birthday party. her parents justin and nicole had just moved the family there and were overwhelmed by the support. when you saw ellie s face, justin, that day, what was that like it was so exciting to watch her just explode with joy because it s your birthday it was very emotional. it was very special, because i knew i couldn t do what i wanted to do for her my friends, the fellow mommas in the community, my neighborhood, they all rallied with me. i love it. and the whole family, you guys are such an amazing blessing to this community, and we love you guys so much. reporter: they rallied because nicole had been fighting cancer, and was too weak to plan the party of ellie s dreams.