The Kids of Childhood Cancer foundation was excited to participate in the parade this year. We were so blessed by an unusually warm and sunny day! Lola (Vinny's girlfriend) and Julia rode in our little float...
Cancer mamas share an unbreakable bond and are a force to be reckoned with. We live, love, and fight for our own warriors and angels and for dozens of others who a piece of our hearts.
Julia had so much fun handing out candy to the children along the parade route...
We also started selling calendars and bags featuring the pictures of cancer warriors from our hospital.
We were able to use the money we raised to sponsor five of our oncology clinic families, who aside from fighting cancer in their child, also struggle to make ends meet. It was such a blessing to be able to fulfill the wishlists of those families with food, clothes, shoes, housewares, and toys. Most of their requests are so basic. Many families ask only for heat for the winter and food for the table. Fighting cancer is hard enough. We are so blessed to be able to reach out and help. It is my favorite part of Christmas every year!
Next to our sponsored families, my next favorite would be Polar Express Night. Every December we bring a little Christmas joy to the hospital.
It was so fun to walk around and surprise all the inpatient kids with a special couple and gifts to brighten their stay...
Vinny and Carter- best buddies! Vinny was having terrible shoulder pain from the new tumors that are growing in his spine. His morphine and time with friends proved to be the perfect medicine for a few hours of smiles and laughs that we will cherish always...
Amber, Sarah, and Debi...
Next to our sponsored families, my next favorite would be Polar Express Night. Every December we bring a little Christmas joy to the hospital.
It was so fun to walk around and surprise all the inpatient kids with a special couple and gifts to brighten their stay...
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