You may not understand why we post so much on childhood cancer, or get why we continually ask you to join our initiative in one way or another, or why we jump on a soapbox & spout the facts about pediatric cancer every chance we get. We arent doing this as a hobby or because we have extra time on hand. We do this because we promised our dying niece that her death would not be in vain, that her fight would continue...in our hands and hearts. Once again this morning, oceans of tears begin my day. (This happens more than I care to admit.) Why? Because yet another beautiful child is at the very end...because we have no effective treatment nor cure to offer children for DIPG. So they die. Over and over again, precious children diagnosed with this insidious brain cancer SUFFER and die. It is unbearable to witness. It is for each child and their families, forced to fight battles so horrific you cannot even begin to comprehend, that I advocate...and cry...and pray...and share in their pain and suffering. Once you experience DIPG in your family, you are left forever scarred and intertwined into the hearts of other families who walk this journey. Amanda Griffin and her amazing daughter, Erin, fought beautifully and so HARD, bringing global awareness to childhood cancer. I ask each of you to say a prayer for them now. Erin is not expected to make it through today. And get ready to GO GOLD with us next month: gold ribbons, Band of Gold bracelets (hit up my kids), gold lights in your yard, go gold posts, SHARE my posts, buy your tickets & attend our event! Together, we MUST make a difference. We challenge each of you to be a voice for kids with cancer.
Posted on: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 13:33:21 +0000
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