I would do literally just about anything to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer. Obviously, I say "Yes!" to most anything people ask me to do if it will support our fund. I will embarrass myself and go anywhere, hence an upcoming "Dancing with the Stars" competition. 😫 Stay posted...this will be good.
I will make a gazillion bows, sell lemonade, dress crazy, aggravate people, harass politicians, plan events -whatever it takes and more. It shouldn't have to be this way. Parents shouldn't have to beg and act ridiculous in order to get attention and positive deserved change for our children, but we are desperate. When you are desperate you take desperate measures. We constantly try to think up new ways to raise money. Well, in a couple of weeks I am doing another ridiculous thing for a very special boy, Jack Burke. I will "run" in Buckhead, in my underwear, in February with some of my closet friends. This is silly, crazy fun and for a great cause. But still something that we shouldn't need to do to raise money.
When we moved to Milton we met the Burke family. They have been beyond kind and great supporters of our cause. They also loved Mary. Sadly our stories are pretty similar in many ways. They tirelessly fundraise and fight for a cure for their son. Their son Jack was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis (NF) and he has had to endure numerous tests and procedures during his young life. He has had to miss school and other normal kid activities. Jack has had multiple chemo treatments and radiation since his diagnosis. He is currently stable but lives with the effects of treatment and a disease with no known cure. The tumors that grow within the nervous system can turn cancerous in some individuals and if they do the survival scenario is not usually a good one. We prayerfully hope Jack continues to do well and stay healthy. Not every child is so lucky. This boy touches my heart and so does this cause. Jack is one of the kindest, coolest and all around best kids I know. He is a master magician with an amazing sense of style and individuality. He deserves a cure and a life without pain and tests and treatments. I ask you to consider donating to my Cupid's Undie Run page in honor of "Jack O". The money we raise makes a huge difference and goes to fund research and cures for NF in children. I have added some NF links that include important facts if you are interested in learning more. And a link to my personal Cupid's page. Thanks from the bottom of my heart. ❤️👙👠❄️👯
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