On Saturday, our family had an amazing experience! We went to Doernbecher to give the hospital the nearly 7,000 dollars that Grace has raised for the children there!!! It was a profoundly moving experience-and we were able to share it with Nick and Max-JR's brothers. The nurses came out and cheered for Grace and her siblings that had worked hard to give back to the community of people that cared for Grace in the hospital. Grace decided that she wanted over 2,000 dollars for toys for the children there, more than 2,000 for shelter (such as the Ronald Mcdonald house) and over 2,000 for research- so children won't have to get Cancer anymore! It is empowering for Grace, Tanner, and Eva to realize that they never have to fall victim to circumstance, rather they can be proactive in their lives. And, it was humbling to have so many people donate to this worthy cause. Special and great thanks go out to Shele, Glen, Nick, Max, and Sam for getting the Team Grace bracelets that got this whole ball rolling. We really feel like this was all made possible because of your thoughtfulness. And, to ALL the people who supported us in buying them! And, many thanks to Lenz Financial who raised a great deal on Grace's behalf (thank you SO much Linda Smith!). We were AMAZED Crop A Cop officers who astounded us with their donations. And, thank you also to Oak Creek Elementary for raising money through Locks of Love (Jana and Stephanie Clark!) Everyone who had a hand in donating money to Doernbecher can feel peace in knowing that countless children and families will feel the love of your actions. We can personally attest how it eases an enormous weight when you lose the footing of normalcy and spiral into the world of the unknown-a life lived with Cancer. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
