Dear September,
You are by far my favorite month of the year! I count my blessings in September. I love celebrating Caitlin's birthday, as each one is a gift. September is Caitlin's end of treatment anniversary too (it has been 7 lucky years since she last had chemo, 9 years in December since her diagnosis of brain cancer). This month is also recognized as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Lots of things are happening this month, with opportunities to get involved and make a difference in the lives of these special children and their families.
This is what we are doing-
On September 11, as a family, we are participating in a 5K for our favorite support group, HopeKids. We are trying to reach our goal of $500 by Friday, September 10. Raising $500 this year would double our pledges from last year. We have added a donation link to our website if you care to help us. We love this group and so appreciate all they do for our family. Each month we have many opportunities to participate in a variety of fun things; we get to know other families, and hopefully provide encouragement to those who are just beginning or are in the middle of their fight. Our kids especially like the monthly movie.
We are also eating at Chili's on September 27. On this day, Chili's will donate 100% of the days earnings to St. Jude's for childhood cancer research. Please go and eat there too. In fact, go all out; order an appetizer and dessert too!
For Caitlin's birthday will are taking treats to PCMC for the children who are inpatient in oncology. Our theme is "Life is Sweet". Caitlin makes this proclamation on a regular basis and because she has such a sweet tooth, we thought we'd just make cute care packages with a variety of candy and small toys (similar to a party goody bag) for the hospitalized kids. If you would like to donate candy or help us in any other way, we would be so grateful!
If you have a gold ribbon, wear it for our kids. If you have a healthy kiddo, hug them and thank your Heavenly Father for this blessing.
6 comments:
That is so cute! When are you taking up the bags? I would love to help with stuff.
That is a neat idea! Leave it Jamie to come up with something like that!
I found some cute scented ice-cream cone erasers on clearance at Michael's today. Let me know how many bags you are making so I can make sure that I have enough.
P.S. I love your photo of Caitlin with all of the medical supplies. Hard memories and sweet blessings.
Thanks Lynette! I am planning on 20 bags and we will take them to PCMC on the weekend of 9/24-25.
Thank you to everyone who has helped with our 5K pledges. We appreciate your support!
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