This is What it is All About

This is 4-year-old Natalie. She was diagnosed with Leukemia (ALL) two years ago today. Thankfully, she is in remission and her treatments will be over in December. While she continues to battle immense digestive issues, she has fought through with smiles and determination. Natalie is wise beyond her years and is a caring big sister to her little brother Stephen whom she has nicknamed "The Colonel".

I look at this picture and all I see is a perfect princess. I hope she feels that way too. That is what it is all about- giving these kids the opportunity to escape from being seen as a patient, that kid with cancer, the one with no hair, the kid in the wheelchair and so forth. They can be the Care Bear, the Power Ranger, Spiderman, Batman, and of course the little princess.

As Halloween approaches, it gives us the opportunity to gather costumes for the Foundation. There are some great sales beginning to emerge. We have close to 60 costumes so far and a lot of fun accessories. Our goal is to start the month of December with 2,000 costumes. Thank you to all who have donated thus far. Remember, if money is easiest for you we are surely glad to have it. I am a fantastic shopper, so I promise to put your generous gifts to good use.

This Friday is the oncology party at Children's Medical Center of Dallas. We are ready to go with plenty of Texas themed dress up accessories for all the kids. I will post pictures of our first big event next week. I think it is going to be a lot of fun.