Hi, Shawna:
What sad news. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend's child.
There is no longer a tangible way to memorialize someone at Disney, since the discontinuation of the Leave a Legacy wall at Epcot and the Walk Around the World Bricks at the Magic Kingdom.
But there is certainly a beautiful and lasting way to honor her memory. Consider making a donation in the girl's name to one of the charities that works closely with Disney to provide children with terminal or life-threatening diseases with incredible vacation experiences, most of which at no cost to the family.
Two such examples are the
Give Kids the World Village and the
Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Give Kids the World (GKTW) is "a non-profit organization that exists only to
fulfill the wishes of all children with life-threatening illnesses and
their families from around the world to experience a memorable, joyful,
cost-free visit to the Central Florida attractions, and to enjoy the
magic of Give Kids The World Village for as long as there is a need."
The Make-a-Wish Foundation "grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to
enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy."
Of course, these are only two options. For more guidance, please visit
Disney's Corporate Citizenship page.
Best of luck to you, and again, my condolences.
-Deborah B.