The event that was put on was just amazing! Words can not describe the love that was shared and the support shown for Reiss and for his family. Becky Anderson is a cancer survivor herself now giving back to those family's in need. She is passionate about what she does and it is evident in every event she puts on. She picks 4 recipients a year to put on an event and raise funds. She mentioned briefly she has raised over $750,000 for family's that have been devastated by those three words "you have cancer". I cried for the whole event. It was such an emotional night. The children singing, the words exchanged, every ones cancer story. It is all to close and near to my heart.
Presley was excited to see her cousins and celebrate with Reiss. All week she practiced the song she would help sing. "Angels Among us" by Alabama. I love that little voice singing the words to that song. It brings tears to mama's eyes every time.
We enjoyed a wonderful meal by Bella's Mexican restaurant (remember we went to eat there and they treated us to dinner), played games, face painting, bounce house, balloons, snow cones, played in the sand. The kids really enjoyed the little train ride. There was a little program with singing and Becky Anderson giving her presentation followed by a live auction. There was also a silent auction going on. This event raised over 45K for the family and they were given a brand new car to help with travel cost to and from the hospital each week. I walked away knowing that the money raised was huge. The financial burden that cancer brings is huge. Besides the money, the celebration and the support felt was worth more than all the money in world, a special night for a special person. This event was more than raising money, it was an opportunity to let the Timothy family know and feel the love expressed to them by friends, family and the community who wants to help join the fight to win against cancer. To have someone who has been down this hard road do such a wonderful celebration is just too much for me to think about. Becky Anderson is an inspiration to so many, you can add me to her list of people who want to be like her and give back to those who battle cancer.We love you Reiss, our little buddy. We did not stay for the balloon release and I kick myself that we didn't. I'm sure that was just the icing on the top. We had such a great time we'll be sure to attend future events and show our support to those who need it the most. Check out her website.
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| Reiss, Jada and Presley! |
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| Riding on the little train |
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| Getting ready to sing the song we have practiced all week. |
I will post the movie of the song when I can get it to work. It is precious!
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