Peachie & Katie
Today, October 22, is the one year anniversary of Katie’s first umbilical stem cell transplant…the transplant we hoped would save her life. Sadly, that was not to be.
Today is also the Sacramento Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual Light the Night fundraiser. Katie was chosen as this year’s Memorial Honoree. I had hoped to fundraise for this year’s walk, but didn’t the mental or emotional energy it takes to follow through on it; it has been enough of a challenge just to work, take care of my home and family, and attend to my grieving. Hopefully next year…
One of Katie’s good friends, Peachie, has set up a team and is trying to raise funds for the L&LS. I am so proud of you, Peachie! The team name is “Katie’s Buds”. Would you please consider honoring Katie by making a donation of any amount – large or small - to Peachie’s team? Thank you so much!
http://pages.lightthenight.org/sac/Sacra11/ASweeney
If you go to the Sacramento Light the Night home page and click on “Memorial Honorees”, you will see Katie’s picture. As they remind us at the end of her bio, “She is a reminder that our fight is not done, and our efforts must be continued. “
Our lives have been changed forever by the loss of our daughter. We are doing as well as can be expected, and continue to put our trust and faith in our Lord Jesus. He has been our strength, hope and comfort, and we are keeping our eyes on Him!
We appreciate your continued prayers for our family, especially as we approach our first holiday season with our dear Katie.
God bless you!
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