The Light The Night Walk '09 is still collecting funds through January, and after that we will start planning for next year! Have your kids donate some of their holiday wealth to our Staff Team page if you don’t have one yourself. (http://pages.lightthenight.org/ga/Atlanta09/TeamIntern). Celebrate some of the free days of holiday break by bringing your children to visit kids in chemo or recovery rooms at the hospital. There are lots of programs at both Piedmont and Northside Hospital that are great options… it’s especially special for children to see their peers and understand what they are going through from another set of tiny eyes. (They will learn a lesson that will last a lifetime, and not even realize they are being educated!)
Need more inspiration?
This is Adam Wingate. When this cutie was just two years old, he was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia. His mom wants supporters and those on the sidelines to know "this has been devastating for our family,” says Mechelle. “But he is a strong little boy whose strength amazes me everyday. Without the support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Adam wouldn’t have a chance. All of us who are affected by blood cancers are fighting for the same thing—for our kids to lead a happy and healthy life.” With the help of your donations that support our mission, Adam is now in remission. Just like we do with honored and remembered heroes at our Light The Night Walks, hang this story on your fridge or in the living room and remind your family why we are working together to raise money and awareness.
Now if that’s not what your holiday season is about, we need to change out our thinking caps! Use this season to initiate the charitable acts, and continue giving past New Years… Soon enough it will be so habitual you’ll have forgotten when you even started!
'Til next time, keep on givin!
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