Random thoughts
Doing it again...... yeah..... I must be a little nuts?
Mon, February 4, 2008 - 5:34 PM
xoxo
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As many of you know in July 2002, our world changed, as my youngest child Colby at age 9 was diagnosed with AML (high risk Leukemia). Colby spent the better part of the next six months in the hospital undergoing extensive chemotherapy treatment. Something no 9 year old child (or anyone for that matter) should have to endure.
We were blessed, and got to keep Colby and today Colby James Chapman is a wonderful, bright and vibrant 14 year old! Something I am eternally grateful for. Many are not so fortunate, Colby lost his best buddy, Jonnie Lanners in 2003 and recently another friend, Bailey McManus has relapsed and undergone a bone marrow transplant, in which she spent 9 month in the hospital, away from family and friends. My friend Melissa's dad (Jim Hehli) has also been diagnosed with Leukemia. My teammate’s husband Dr. Stroberg is surviving Lymphoma, and there are so many others, I wish I could mention them all.
So today, I'm here to do something about it and to help them WIN this battle - let them know that they are not alone.
I’ve decided to race for a cure, I am training to participate in the San Diego Rock n Roll marathon June 2008 as a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training program.
Please consider opening up your hearts and helping me along this journey. I'm doing it for the Colby's, the Bailey's, the Jonnie's, and the Jim's out there..........their memories - for their families and for mine! Make your a tax-deductible donation to support my participation in Team in Training and furthermore, help to advance the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's mission. I hope you'll visit my web site often. Be sure to check back frequently to see my progress. You may donate on line or check made out to Team in Training and send to Tracy Chapman 1006 Grandview Ave , Ojai , CA 93023 . Thanks for your support!
www.active.com/donate/tntgla/tchap
With much gratitude,
Tracy & Colby Chapman
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Mon, February 4, 2008 - 7:42 PM
Count me in! Could you please send me a reminder on Friday when I get paid? I'm very disorganized these days. I think your advocacy is amazing and I truly love you for it. You really helped me get through my nephew's death by showing me there were many ways I can honor him throughout the rest of my life. Thank you for that and for all you do to selflessly help others. You're the best!
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Tue, February 5, 2008 - 3:56 PM
you've absolutely got my support, sweetie. i'll make a donation as soon as i get paid at the end of the month! rock on, sista!
what an inspiring story you and your son share. what an absolute blessing that colby is able to tell it. and what a handsom kid he is, tracy!! i see a heart breaker in 10 years... did you know that i'm hoping to go into pediatric oncology nursing when i graduate in may? i'm interning on the ped's oncology floor at oakland children's hospital in a few weeks. these kids and their families are absolute pillars of strength and i'm so inspired and humbled by their experiences on a daily basis. i hope to be able to make a difference somewhere along the way =) |
