Today Anna, Erika and I were able to meet at CURE and get an update on our United for a CURE fund. I am beyond proud to say we currently have $343,597 in our account. Wow. Thanks to our amazing donors and the the support from our family, friends and past fundraisers we were able to accomplish this. We have more things planned and I know our angels Melissa, Lake and Mary Elizabeth are very proud. We plan to donate this entire amount and more to AML research by July 1. AML, the same cancer that took all of our children away from us too horrifically and way too soon. After this we will begin the fundraising process anew and we have more fundraising ideas on the horizon. Stay tuned for what is to come.
All of our babies have heavenly birthdays coming up and I personally can hardly comprehend this. It would be amazing if you could honor them by donating even just the amount of the age that they are turning on their special days. These milestone days are always difficult for our families and giving in their memory is always a great way to honor them. It does help to ease the pain of their loss and lets us know they are not forgotten. Mary would be 14 years old on February 5th. Melissa would be 5 April 20th. Lake would be 11 on May 24th. Thank you. ❤️
Events coming up on the 2017 calendar:
*I am speaking at the UGA Tri Delta house and sharing our cancer story on February 13th.
*Anna Speaks at UGA Miracle February 18th.
*Shoot for a CURE March 4th in Macon GA
Supports Mary Elizabeth Paris scholarship fund
*Erika is currently having a toy drive in honor of Melissa and will take the toys to CHOA on Melissa's birthday on April 20th.
*Friday April 22nd I am participating in a "Dancing with the Stars" event in Snellville that will raise some $ for our fund.
*We have Lauren's Run coming up Sat. April 23rd. We will be forming a "Team UNITED" and would love to have you join us! It is a great way to help us raise more money for our fund and a great family activity. We will also have t-shirts created for this event to purchase.
*September 17th is the Annual Car Wash in Lake's honor and blood drive.
*Also Cure Fest in Washington DC.
*Stay tuned for a fall Carnival tentatively planned for October.
****And lots lots more!!!!
There is so much coming up and many opportunities for you to be a part of change and hope. I hope you will join us and come along for the ride. 🎗💛💕
-Love,
The Depa Family
The Bozman Thompson Family
The Paris Family
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