Last weekend we had our first local CureSearch Walk. It is so inspiring and exciting to bring this event to our area and our hospital where we can take a day to recognize the courage of our cancer warriors, remember our angels, and work together for a cure. It is the epitome of HOPE.
The morning started early with beautiful fall weather and sunshine...
Desi and Julia...
Mr. Incredible catching up with Haley...
Jim Steiner is our Southeast Regional Cure Search director. We are so blessed by his work and dedication to this cause...
Our own Dr. Mclean sharing a little of his vision and dream for pediatric cancer research. The treatments all of our kids receive are the result of discoveries made in the lab. Most of our children are a part of clinical trials that enable this research to move forward to new breakthroughs, safer treatments, and better survival rates. At CureSearch 96% of the money raised goes DIRECTLY to research. This is how we cure kids' cancers....
Then it was time to take a moment to remember the angels. All the courageous cancer kids whose healing came in heaven. So many of our dear friends. Julia wanted to send a balloon to Kate in heaven and tell her that she prays for her and her family everyday.
Watching those balloons drift away is excruciating. Remembering all the little lives lost and the siblings, parents, and friends left behind who will never be the same. We can never stop fighting. The battle rages on and we will never give up.
Then all of the survivors and kids still in treatment come forward to receive their medal from a few of our medical staff.
Then it as time to walk! A huge thanks to everyone that supported Team Julia. Your generosity is humbling. I am excited to say that our team was in the top 3 fundraisers!! (Thus the fancy headwear) And a huge thank you to Brenda, Yvette, and the Dillard family who came out to walk with us. You are all awesome.
A few of the precious faces of fighters and friends...
Julia was so proud of herself for walking over a mile. At our last walk she didn't have the strength and this time she was in the lead. All that walking, of course, makes a girl hungry. While mommy was painting faces, Julia was hitting the Krispy Kreme table. I lost count around 18 donut holes...
A few of the tshirts from the day...
I am excited to share that our first walk raised $10,750!!!!
Then all of the survivors and kids still in treatment come forward to receive their medal from a few of our medical staff.
Caught in the act. Guilty :)
I am excited to share that our first walk raised $10,750!!!!
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