The
St. Jude Half has been something I have thought about for years. I
admit I am nervous. I run 5K's but I honestly hate running and much
prefer to walk/run (or play tennis or ultimate frisbee). So what inpsired me to commit this year? My 9 year old daughter Karis and her best friend Kyleigh.
This summer, just shy of her 9th birthday, Kyleigh was diagnosed with a
brain tumor and had surgery to remove a ganglioglioma (non-malignant)
from her temporal lobe. Her progress has been AMAZING and Karis and
Kyleigh are in the same 4th grade class (they are so excited!). Please
continue to lift up Kyleigh and her family has she continues ongoing
follow-up and adjusts medication to control seizures. Follow Kyleigh's
story at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kyleight
This has not been the only time a close friend has been faced with childhood cancer. At just 1 year old, Hunter, the son of close friends
lost an eye to retinoblastoma. He's doing great and is now a proud big
brother. See Hunter's story at
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/hunterhampton/mystory
These
friends remind us how precious life is and that we are blessed. Please
pray for me and Donnie as we train for this adventure. And, don't
hesitate to ask how training is going and keep us accountable. If you would like to donate to St Jude and help me raise money for our team Kisses for Kyleigh, I would appreciate it!
My St Jude Fundraising Page: http://heroes.stjude.org/heatherchambliss
Thanks!
Heather
