Kids Cancer Crusade

2010-05-14T16:05:00.003-04:00

Scan Dates and Results

March Progress

2010-04-21T14:35:00.000-04:00

Clean Scans/Tests Jackson F. Lindsey L. Makade T. Nic A. Stable Scans Connor B. Kristen O. Madison H. Mandy W. Disease Progression/Relapse Kayla L.

February Progress

2010-02-28T15:15:00.001-05:00

Clean Scans/Tests Adi P. Aurora I. Austin S. Jenna M. Tyler B. Stable Scans Isaac H.

January Progress

2010-02-04T22:37:00.000-05:00

Clean Scans/Tests Elizabeth L. Ian B. Kayla D. Stable Scans Adriana G. Austin A. Mandy W.

November progress

2009-12-09T13:52:00.000-05:00

Clean Scans/Tests Austin S. Micah A. Peyton M. Randy P. Stable Scans Sydney D. Improved Scans

october progress

2009-11-01T10:00:00.001-05:00

Stable Scans Adriana G.Disease Progression/Relapse Sydney D.Surgeries

september progress

2009-10-03T14:25:00.002-04:00

Clean Scans/Tests Kirsten S. (bones)Jonah W. Makade T. Inconclusive ScansKirsten S. may have a tumor on her brain which caused a small bleed. Once the swelling decreases and the area can be seen more it will be

August Progress

2009-09-03T14:45:00.002-04:00

Scan Results

July Progress

2009-07-30T11:43:00.002-04:00

Clean Scans Ian B.Ruth M.Zachary G. Stable Scans Improved Scans Adriana G. Kristen O. Sydney D. Disease Progression/Relapse

June Progress

2009-07-06T13:55:00.008-04:00

Clean ScansAustin R. Brandon M.Jenna M.Jonah W.Nic A. Stable Scans Mikayla C. Improved Scans Ashlynn L. Disease Progression/Relapse Isaac H. (Juvenile

May Progress

2009-05-30T14:07:00.000-04:00

Scan Dates and Results Clean ScansAurora I.Briana L.Davey A.Elizabeth L.Lindsey L. Stable ScansAdriana G. Wyatt D. Improved Scans Disease Progression/Relapse

March Progress Updates

2009-04-05T14:15:00.003-04:00

Scan Dates and Results Clean ScansAlyssa H. Briana L. Brianna W. Caleb F. Chloe H.

Website Changes

2009-03-08T22:17:00.002-04:00

Some may notice that the "Siblings" page of the website has been deleted. Definitely not because they lack importance but because the sheer mass of them is too hard to keep up with. The page has been neglected for quite some time! By my totally non-statistical assessment...we have around 3 times more siblings than patients and that is a lot!Siblings will of course still receive care packages and

Alexa

2009-02-15T00:05:00.002-05:00

Please follow this link to read about our second complimentary photo session. Dani (the photographer) happens to be a friend of mine and this sweet little girl happens to live in the next town over and I am in nursing school with her sister. Brave doesn't begin to describe this family.

January Updates

2009-02-01T20:30:00.002-05:00

Pending Results... Dillon G. Jasmine D. Tori N. Clean Scans Alexa M. Elizabeth L. Ian B. Jenna A. Makenna S. Sydney D.Zachary G. Stable Scans Erin B. Mandy W. Wyatt D.

December Updates

2009-01-07T11:47:00.002-05:00

With the holidays and website issues I know I'm missing things here. Please leave a comment or email me (jennifer@kidscancercrusade.org) if something should be added.Scan Dates and Results Upcoming Scans Clean ScansChristian L. Tanner G.Owen

Message for our Current Families

2008-12-18T11:21:00.006-05:00

To ensure your child(ren) maintain active in the organization, please complete this form as soon as possible. It can then be scanned and emailed to jennifer@kidscancercrusade.org or snail mailed to PO Box 1045, Fremont, OH 43420.If for some reason you cannot access the form, just send me an email with your mailing address and I will snail mail one to you.The form serves a few purposes:1) It lets

Please, Sign our Petition

2008-12-10T21:31:00.009-05:00

Edit 12/12: We met our goal at 10:33am. If we could do that in 36 hours, imagine what we can do with 88 more days! Thank you everyone!Edit 12/11: When you're done, please take another moment to visit the website of Zachary F. He is a 14 year old that has been fighting Neuroblastoma since 2000 and has recently been placed on hospice care. He and his family could use your love and support!Right now

November Updates

2008-12-06T10:11:00.002-05:00

Scan Results Clean Scans Elizabeth L. Kirsten S. Codey S. Sinjin A.Erin K.Sammie H.Aurora I.Jacob N. Stable Scans Improved Scans

October

2008-11-03T21:34:00.001-05:00

Scan Dates and Results Clean Scans Caleb F.'s MRI remains clean. Zachary G.'s scans remain clean. Jack B.'s scans are clean. Chloe H.'s scans are clean. Ian B.'s scans remain clean. Sydney D.'s scans are clean.

September Updates

2008-10-01T00:01:00.002-04:00

Scan Dates and Results Clean Scans Ryan C.'s scans remain clear. Kirsten S.'s scans remain clear. Elizabeth L.'s scans remain clear. Stable Scans Wyatt D.'s MRI remains stable. Mandy W.'s MRI remains stable.

August Updates

2008-09-06T10:30:00.004-04:00

Scan Dates and Results Clean Scans Noah J.'s scans remain clear. Aurora I. scans remain clear. Trey J.'s scans remain clear. Sinjin A.'s scans remain clear. Briana L.'s scans remain clear. Adriana G.'s scans remain clear. Erin K

Jimmy Bukkett's Fundraising Event

2008-09-02T18:48:00.002-04:00

We will also have (adult size) tshirts selling for $12. If we have any extra we'll take orders through email and figure in shipping.

July Progress Updates

2008-08-01T21:00:00.001-04:00

Scan Results Clean Scans Austin S.' scans remain clear. Daniel C.'s scans remain clear. He will now only scan once a year! Jonah W.'s scans remain clear. Ian B.'s scans remain clear. Ashlynn L.'s scans remain clear.

June Progress Updates

2008-07-01T23:11:00.000-04:00

Scan Results Clean Scans Caleb F.'s scans remain clean. Dawson D.'s scans remain clean. Elizabeth L.'s scans remain clean. Trey J.'s scans remain clean. Mikayla C. scans remain clean. Sinjin

May Progress Updates

2008-05-19T14:15:00.054-04:00

Upcoming ScansTrey J. had scans May 23rd. He will get the results June 9th.Clean ScansSinjin A. spinal tap and MRI are clear of Burkitts Lymphoma & Leukemia.Davey A.'s scans remain clear of Lymphoblastic Lymphoma.Jasmine D.'s scans remain clear of Wilms Tumor.Austin F. scan's remain clear of Neuroblastoma.Dillon G.'s scans remain clear of Wilms Tumor.Lindsey G.'s scans remain clear of

April Child Progress Updates

2008-04-30T22:08:00.003-04:00

Scan Dates and Results Upcoming ScansEden A. had scans April 29th. We are waiting on results. Sammie H. had scans April 30th. We are waiting on results. Stable Scans Chloe H.'s scans remain stable. Dylan H.'s

March

2008-04-02T14:45:00.004-04:00

Scan Dates and Results Adriana G.'s scans show improvement. She will have surgery in April to remove part of the remaining tumor. Alexis E.'s scans remain clear. Austin Ab.'s MRI remains stable. Coryn L.'s scans remain clear.Dustin C.'s scans remain

February

2008-03-01T12:27:00.001-05:00

Scan Dates and Results Adi V.'s scans remain clear! Briana L.'s scans showed an increased lymph node size in her neck. A biopsy will be done soon. Caleb F. (caleb8304)'s scans remain clear! Codey S.'s scans remain clear!

January 2008

2008-02-02T22:00:00.000-05:00

Scan Dates and Results Alexa M. scans are clear! Ashlynn L.'s scans remain clear! Aurora I. scans remain stable! Austin A. (austinabare)'s scans remain stable! Austin F.'s scans are clear! Austin R.'s scans

January 2008

2008-01-31T22:03:00.000-05:00

December 2007

2008-01-01T16:35:00.000-05:00

Scan Dates and Results Alyssa H.'s scans remain clear. Annabelle O.'s scans remain stable. Brianna W. had an MRI December 26th. Waiting on results. Caleb F. (caleb8304)'s MRI remains clear.

Kids Cancer Crusade is now a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

2007-12-15T19:05:00.000-05:00

We are THRILLED to announce that as of December 7, 2007, Kids Cancer Crusade has been recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Any donations made since our Incorporation date with the State of Ohio (April 5, 2007) are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Please consult your tax advisor.Our information has been updated on iGive and your donations through that will be deductible

10K Run for the Christi Thomas Memorial Fund & Kids Cancer Crusade

2007-12-09T23:03:00.000-05:00

Olivia Nunez lost her only brother, Manny, to Leukemia when he was 14. Years later, she found Christi Thomas' website and fell in love with her like many of us have. Today, Olivia ran a 10K in New York City to raise money for the Christi Thomas Memorial Fund & Kids Cancer Crusade. As she crossed the finish line, she saw that she ran 1:19:09. Christi passed away 9/19. How incredible is that?Olivia

November

2007-12-01T10:59:00.000-05:00

Scan Dates and Results Aurora I.'s scans remain clear.Austin F.'s scans are stable.Eden A.'s scans are stable.Elizabeth L.'s scans remain clear.Ian B.'s scans remain clear.Jonah W.'s scans remain clear.Kayla W.'s scans show much progression.Kirsten S.'s scans show the spots on her lungs have grown.Julian A. (juliansworld)'s scans were not good.Madelyn B.'s scans show

October

2007-11-01T17:49:00.000-05:00

As you may have noticed, there have been issues getting www.kidscancercrusade.org up and running. We hope to have that figured out as soon as possible, however, please continue to follow the website at www.freewebs.com/kidscancercrusadeWe are also still anxiously awaiting news about our non-profit status. I will be sure to post as soon as we hear something!Scan Dates and Results Adi V.'s scans continue to be clear!Annabelle O.'s scans show her tumors are shrinking! Aurora I.'s scans remain clear!Christian L.'s scans remain clear!Christian S. has relapsed in his spine.Eden A.'s scans show she has relapsed with a spot in her left leg.Emily K.'s ultrasound and

August

2007-09-02T18:55:00.000-04:00

Scan Dates and Results Alexis E.'s scans remain clear!Bailey J.'s scans remain clear! He does not scan again for another 6 months!Codey S.'s scans remain clear!Dawson D.'s scans remain clear!Dustin C.'s scans show progression.Elizabeth L.'s scans remain clear!Erin K. 's scans remain clear!Gage B. (gagescarepage100)'s scans remain stable!

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

2007-09-01T13:04:00.000-04:00

Please wear - GOLD RIBBONS -to show your support. Kids Get Cancer Too!Cancer in children is more common that most people realize. Childhood cancers behave very differently than adult cancers and the survival statistics are not as promising. Furthermore, the incidence of childhood cancer seems to be increasing. Please join us in increasing awareness of childhood cancer facts and statistics.-Cancer

Knoxville

2007-08-03T18:26:00.000-04:00

What an amazing vacation! I had a great time getting to know Sydney and her sweet family. We did a lot of hanging around the house because she was neutropenic, but she sure kept us busy anyway! I didn't mind - she and her sister are such sweethearts!Tuesday I was also able to go to Dollywood with precious Lindsey & her family. It was wonderful spending the day with them. I don't remember the

July

2007-08-01T22:30:00.000-04:00

Newly Added Children:Austin F. | Julian A. | Sinjin A. | Benjamin T.Scan Dates & Results Daniel C. continues to have clear scans. He is now two years NED and he won't have to scan for another six months!Isaac H.'s MRI shows his tumor is stable.Lindsey G. continues to have clear scans. She won't have to scan for another six months!Madelyn

A quick update!

2007-07-26T21:55:00.000-04:00

Just a quick update before my next week of travels.Friday, I took off with the Thomas family for a weekend at Hocking Hills. Olivia, a mutual internet friend, joined us from New York. We enjoyed the camp fire, gorgeous sights, an outdoor drama about Tecumseh and just being together and talking. I sure love that family.Sunday afternoon they dropped me off in Columbus and Monday I was able to spend

CQ 2007

2007-07-15T12:31:00.000-04:00

I got back from camp yesterday afternoon and really can hardly describe it. Although I did anything but relax, it was a nice "vacation". Here are just a few pictures...My camper was Brandon. He was a handful, but such a sweetheart. Everyone was constantly loving on him and he was just too funny! I do miss him and I don't know what to do with my free time now - he kept me busy!Three of our Kids

I Believe

2007-07-06T22:24:00.000-04:00

The last one...click the title to watch the video.I also leave for Camp Quality Sunday morning and will be there for a week. So, I won't be doing updates or responding to emails...but I will ASAP. =)

SJCC grad establishes cancer site for kids

2007-07-05T13:56:00.000-04:00

From The Voice - June 2007By Antonia AlcalaWhile most would find it hard to juggle college, two jobs, and a social life, 2006 SJCC graduate Jennifer Lehmann does it and still manages to maintain the Kids Cancer Crusade (KCC) Web site dedicated to children with cancer. Earlier this year, Lehmann organized a drive at SJCC for childhood cancer patients. Students brought in crayons, bubbles, and a

June 2007

2007-06-30T22:29:00.000-04:00

Newly Added Children:Austin Ab. | Ashley B. | Charlotte "Charlie" H. | Angel Kaitlyn Se. | Marsilio G. (silio) | Angel Brandon C. | Angel Stephanie P.Scan Dates & Results Alyssa H.'s scans continue to be clear!Annabelle O.'s scans show no new growth!Christian L.'s scans continue to be clear!Daniel C. has a workup of scans, blood work, echo and a hearing test on July

If We Hold On Together

2007-06-30T09:52:00.000-04:00

Click the title to view the second video.

Go The Distance!

2007-06-22T18:16:00.000-04:00

Many of you have probably seen the "One More Day" video I created a few months ago featuring our angels. I only thought it fair to make some featuring our fighters too. There are three videos, because I can't fit them all into one song. They are all made but I'll post them a week at a time to spread them out. Enjoy! Click the title to view the video.

Shayla's Recital

2007-06-11T23:10:00.000-04:00

Picture: Shayla & I (June 10, 2007)I was able to attend Shayla's dance recital yesterday and it was beautiful! I have to admit, I was a little bummed she dropped ballet for jazz this year..but she did great!The tribute dance Christi's former teachers did was absolutely incredible. I had tears in my eyes before Josh Groban even began singing the words of "To Where You Are". Amazing song.A Year Ago

Conquer Childhood Cancer Act

2007-06-05T10:33:00.000-04:00

(From Jenna M.'s dad)Here is this year's version of the Conquer Childhood Cancer Act currently in "committee" in our U.S. House of Representatives. It was introduced on 15 March 2007.Last year's version of the same bill was introduced on 7 March 2006. It seems this bill never had a chance of becoming law. It "DIED" in committee and never made it to the floor of the House. The Senate had its own

May Updates

2007-05-31T18:45:00.000-04:00

This is taken from the Updates page on the website. It was a great fundraising month for many different causes! If anything is missing, please email me at kidscancercrusade@yahoo.comNewly Added Children:Destiny W. | Tristan K. | Brendon W. | Samantha H. | Angel Hannah E. | Tyler H. | Angel Joanna M.Scan Dates & Results Alexis E.'s scan

The Packages Have Arrived!

2007-05-24T22:01:00.000-04:00

When Dawn, the head of this event, emailed me the video (posted in the last entry) of their drive for Kids Cancer Crusade that was held on Saturday in Louisiana I never imagined what it would be like to actually get the boxes. EIGHT big boxes. This amazing freshman class did SO much for the Crusade Kids and we cannot thank them enough!!16 pairs of girl pajamas11 pairs of boy pajamas10 hatsAnd all

Thank You, New Iberia Catholic High School

2007-05-21T18:31:00.000-04:00

Many thanks to New Iberia Catholic High School, Mrs Theresa Viator & Dawn Guidry. This drive was incredible! It was not only a drive for KCC items, but also a celebration of Christi's birthday. My mom and I were in tears watching this video Dawn put together. We are so anxious to get the EIGHT boxes they are sending our way!

Christi's Birthday

2007-05-14T18:53:00.000-04:00

I was able to spend a bit if time with Wyatt, Jacob and their mom, Shayne on Friday. We played Bingo twice (I lost) and ate ice cream. They were a wonderful distraction from Christi's first birthday in Heaven that was the next day.Then I went to work and taught my final ballet class. We still have the recital this coming weekend, but I am so sad to see it end! Five years with the best kids and

Cute Kids!

2007-05-09T16:03:00.000-04:00

Sunday morning I went down to Reynoldsburg to stay with my dad for a few days and visit some kids....Sunday evening I got to hang out with Elizabeth and her family. We went to Bob Evans (clearly Elizabeth's favorite) and then to Dippin Dots. Look at that hair!Monday started early by going to Columbus Children's to visit a few of the kids. I caught Alyssa & Briana in clinic. We forgot to snap a

April Summary Time

2007-04-29T15:36:00.000-04:00

April had to be one of the hardest hitting months for Kids Cancer Crusade so far. Heartbreak after heartbreak after heartbreak, we said goodbye to three of our boys - Austin A., Kole K., & Kendall J. All three boys put up amazing fights right to the end. These precious boys will live forever in our hearts.On April 13th, Christian S.'s family was informed of relapse (Ependymoma). However, now that

Angel Kendall

2007-04-11T22:11:00.000-04:00

My heart is so heavy....I cannot believe in the past 6 days, we have said goodbye to 3 of our boys.May 7, 2002 - April 11, 2007Kendall bravely battled Neuroblastoma for nearly 3 years with such strength and support from his loving parents, twin brother, Zachary, and so many others. Please keep his family in your thoughts and send them all the support you can.

Angel Kole

2007-04-10T13:21:00.000-04:00

I just received a call I definitely wasn't expecting. Kole K. earned his wings last night around 10:00. He had just celebrated the birth of his brother, Judah, on April 1st and also celebrated his 6th birthday on April 7th.I'm told it happened peacefully in his new house with his family surrounding him.His family doesn't have the internet at the moment because they are in the process of moving,

1 Year of Kids Cancer Crusade

2007-04-10T12:33:00.000-04:00

Hats Sent (since 10/06): 30Packages Sent (since 1/07)Birthday: 24Transplant: 2Other: 3Children Listed: 157Types of Cancer: 23States: 37Countries: 6Website Hits: 15,952Ultimate Childhood Cancer Website Rank: 3

Angel Austin

2007-04-07T13:01:00.000-04:00

Click "Angel Austin" above to visit his webpage.Only days after discovering relapse, Austin has earned his wings. I fell in love with this little guy the moment I came across his page on Christi's website. He had the brightest smile and in seeing it nobody could ever imagine the beast he was fighting. Truly an inspiration...April 2, 2005 - April 6, 2007

Thanks again, VCF!

2007-04-01T20:17:00.000-04:00

VCF continued their toy collection today and I have to say it was very successful once again! There were some pretty neat donations - two game houses (one dora/one diego) with bingo, checkers, dominoes, cards...I can't even think of it all. I thought it was sooo neat. Also a couple lite brites, huge lego sets, a big hockey game....Wow! Many people told me they forgot their items and will keep

March Summary Time!

2007-03-31T15:53:00.000-04:00

Thank You, VCF!

2007-03-26T21:01:00.000-04:00

VCF has been running a message in their bulletin to help us collect more toys so on Sunday, Amy (a friend) and I went early to the church service to thank the awesome contributors. There were some pretty cool toys donated! Thank you VCF! We will go again this Sunday joined by Wyatt's family. Wyatt lives two streets over from me and has been battling a brain tumor for nearly 5 years.Wyatt & his

A Long, Hard Week

2007-03-23T18:37:00.000-04:00

The week started with a new Camp Quality angel on Sunday. Katherine was in the cabins for the older kids, so I did not get to spend much time with her but got to know more about her through her website. She battled a brain stem glioma for over a year.You can click her picture to visit her caringbridge.Monday, marked 6 months of Christi's death...something very difficult to wrap my mind around.

Thank you St. Joe!!!

2007-03-18T12:22:00.000-04:00

Friday, SJCC (the high school I graduated from) held a toy drive day for the kids. The school wears uniforms, so occasionally the students can wear jeans if they bring in $1 and then that money goes to a cause. However, this time in order to wear jeans they had to bring in something for the kids. I'm told that people started bringing in things on Thursday and many brought in more than one item.

February...

2007-03-01T20:50:00.000-05:00

Only a few new kids were added this month...Ashlynn L., Nathan L., William L., Jonah W. & Lindsey G. - be sure to visit their pages!Eight kids had clean scans - Amber F., Bailey J., Codey S., Emily K., Erin K., Kristen S, Tori N. & Tyler T. This scan puts Kristen in remission for the first time. Caleb F. (caleb8304)'s MRI showed his tumors are gone and Jessica M. and Carter F.'s scans were

Fremonters help kids battle cancer through Web site

2007-02-22T18:36:00.000-05:00

*This was in the Opinion section of the paper today! It was written by one of the editors. Cancer is a devastating disease for anyone, but its consequences seem more tragic when they affect a child.We want to believe children live charmed lives free from sorrow and grief, even though that's often not the case.But cancer does strike children, too many of them. In fact, cancer is one of the main

Following Her Heart

2007-02-19T14:38:00.000-05:00

* you can click the title above to go the news messenger websiteTeen creates Web site dedicated to kids fighting cancerBy LESLIE BIXLERStaff writer Sending packages with packs of play-doh, crayons, CDs, hats, games and sheets of stickers to children with cancer is something Jennifer Lehmann, 18, of Fremont is

Info on the Newspaper Article

2007-02-15T20:21:00.000-05:00

UPDATED 2/16:**This video was on World News last night about the COG funding cut I posted about on the blog a few days ago. Notice the At-Risk cancers (for trials getting eliminated) include rare childhood tumors.Also on the CureSearch website I found a link to information about the cut. Click here to read. By going here and entering in your zip code, you'll be able to contact your state

CureSearch Funding Cut

2007-02-07T17:38:00.000-05:00

I received this from Carrie, Ian's mom. She got it from someone on the Wilms Tumor List Serv. I thought you would all be interested..."The National Cancer Institute will again be cutting the money given to CureSearch by $6,000,000. We were told 50% of the new studies that were to start this year will be cut. We have not yet been told which studies this affects. This June for the second year there

January Wrap-Up

2007-01-31T12:38:00.000-05:00

Many new children were added this month: Angel Kaitlin R., Brock W., Bailey J., Ian B., Connor Du., Samantha C., Jackson F., Angel Cortnie B., Dylan K., Rainer P., Makade T., Adi V., Angel Brayden B., Mason G., Dalton B., Brody B., Alexis E., Isaiah T. (preciousisaiah), Kirsten S., Jill Z., Jada F. (ourlittlejada), Nicolas S., Caden B., Savanna B., Tanner L. & Julie M.The year started off with

Hats For Heroes 2

2007-01-28T19:58:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was fun! My dad and I went to late lunch/early dinner with Elizabeth, her sister and mom at Bob Evans - Elizabeth's favorite.Then we went to the game where I had nothing but luck. We found our seats and then tried to find one of the Hats for Heroes tables to buy some stuff. My dad and I were looking at some pictures they had up and at the same time another lady and I said "Oh there's

Hats for Heroes!

2007-01-27T11:41:00.000-05:00

I'm off to Columbus to spend some time with my dad and hopefully meet a few of the kids at the Hats for Heroes game tonight. Before that I'll be catching late lunch/early dinner with Elizabeth and her family since she lives down the road from my dad. Hopefully I'll return with lots of pictures!Have a great weekend!

Every Child's Smile is Beautiful...The Smile of a Child With Cancer is Inspirational

2007-01-24T16:46:00.000-05:00

My friends Jamie & Shannon did these and had a bunch of fun doing it. There are others but we are having troubles getting them to load...so hang tight. If your child is in the ones with all 11 kids, I THINK one is coming with just your child (like Gage & Austin's). I'm pretty sure those are the ones that won't load.If your child is NOT in one and you'd like them to be, send a picture. These kids

Support & Lots of Awareness!

2007-01-18T11:02:00.000-05:00

I hope everyone is finding their way to the new blog. If you do, please comment even if it isn't about anything pertaining to the post. So I know I'm not talking (typing?) to myself. Thanks!Eden had requested that all of her faithful followers dye their hair in light of her starting a new chemo soon that would cause her to lose her hair. Funny thing is, AFTER she dyed her hair the doctors learned

December Summary

2006-12-30T15:24:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone! I hope your holiday season was wonderful. There doesn't seem to be too much to summarize this month, so maybe this will be a quick one. Maybe! =)Four new children were added -- Tanner G.(Neuroblastoma & AML), Stephan H.(Medulloblastoma), Aydin B.(Wilm's Tumor) & Dillan J.(Neuroblastoma)Doug R. (dougruleythirdtimearound) became our newest angel on December 3rd. He bravely fought

Christmas-y stuff, Elizabeth and lots of pictures!

2006-12-28T19:31:00.000-05:00

(the "ballet vets" at the annual Christmas party - Allie, Me, Cara & Allison)Christmas was okay. Christmas Eve was with my dad's family. I loved seeing my little brother! Then Christmas Eve night I went to Bakka's (grandma - mom's mom) to open presents with the family.(Brother Marcus, Cousin Josh, Me, Brother Trent, Grandma - dad's mom, Cousin Carly)Christmas Day for my mom's side was here. Its

Thank You & Happy Holidays

2006-12-25T17:18:00.000-05:00

I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas - or whatever holiday you celebrate. Thank you parents, for sharing your incredible children with us. They constantly touch my heart and the hearts of many others. Thank you supporters, because of you we are growing. Every day I'm adding more friends to the myspace and getting new emails and comments, those people had to find this page somehow. You

Ice Skating

2006-12-17T20:08:00.000-05:00

I had a great time ice skating with Shayla, Angela & Shayne yesterday! Shayla and Shayne were too funny - practicing for the first father-daughter olympics.Shayla & I - December 2006Shayla sporting the hat I made her!Shayla & I January 2006Christi & I January 2006Lauren(left) & Faith(right) the adorable twin girls I babysat last night. They have a little brother too, but he wasn't interested in a

Eden

2006-12-06T21:43:00.000-05:00

Saturday my mom and I took the 2 hour trip down to Eden's house. This was my first time meeting Eden and her mom - they are awesome! Eden is such a doll and her mom is so kind! I took her a bunch of pop tabs, because I'd like them to keep going to Christi's Ronald...whether it matters or not, I have no idea! But I know Christi loved pouring them into the container, and I hear Eden did too! We

November Summary

2006-12-03T15:28:00.000-05:00

The kids added in November were: Angel Molly C. | Angel Jacob M. | Malory T. | Gage B. (gagescarepage100) | Tyler T. | Mikayla C. | Alexis M. | Brianna W.Molly C. passed away on November 3 after fighting Neuroblastoma for nearly one year and Courtney D. passed away on November 14 after not having the blood counts to fight a flesh eating virus. She bravely fought Leukemia twice beginning in 2000.

Fly high, sweet Christi, fly high

2006-09-20T03:37:00.000-04:00

I've been working on this, and through the tears, I'm posting. Hope you enjoy.With tears & hope,JenniferA Video I Made

Exciting News!

2006-09-15T18:41:00.000-04:00

The last few days have been extremely hard with what Christi and her family are facing. My heart is in pieces. Please continue to keep them in your prayers.I do, however, have a little bit of exciting news. The great people of Team Cancer Sucks emailed me about getting together for some things. Kids Cancer Crusade is now the TCS Team Ohio Extension. Your kids should be getting some goodies from

A Prayer Vigil For Christi

2006-09-11T03:42:00.000-04:00

A prayer vigil for Christine Shayna Thomas12:00pm & 8:00pm September 11, 2006As you all know, Christi is having an especially difficult time right now. Her chemotherapy treatments have been stopped and her family and hospital(CHOP) are working on a plan to bring her home and begin hospice care. Christi was diagnosed on September 11, 2002 - 4 long years ago. She has never been in remission and

Christi

2006-09-08T00:58:00.000-04:00

They have stopped Christi's chemo and are working on a plan to bring her home. Please pray her pain stays in control and for peace for her little soul. Please pray for Angela, Shayne & Shayla that God gives them the strength to travel down this rocky, unfair road. I'll never understand why it has to be this way.Christi is the inspiration for this website and the very inspiration for my life....

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

2006-09-01T21:04:00.000-04:00

Finally here! You better believe I'm sporting my gold ribbon necklace. All of the parents should have received an email from me today. Please check your emails and if you did not receive one, please let me know! If you'd like to send an email back just to let me know you received it, that'd be great too...but not necessary.Jennifer

Cedar Point

2006-08-10T21:46:00.000-04:00

My last full week of summer is almost over. Geeze. But I did get to spend today with Angela, Christi, Shayla & Shayla's friend Bradlee...which of course was a great time. I'm going to be singing that SpongeBob Camp Fire song in my head for days....My next blog will probably be from my oh-so-spacious college dorm! (Angela told me today that she remembers Shayne being able to reach his arms out and

Back

2006-07-15T20:53:00.000-04:00

First of all, thank you for all the birthday wishes. You guys rock! *At CQ, if you're celebrating your birthday, they start off by embarassing you bright and early at breakfast. They make you skip around the room. Everybody bangs on the tables chanting "skip around the room, skip around the room, we won't stop til you skip around the room...." they repeat it over and over. GREAT fun.* Camp

Graduation Party!

2006-06-26T00:45:00.000-04:00

(Cousin Josh, Brother Marcus, Best Friend Michelle) Well despite some minor issues...I have to say today was a good one! TONS of my little ballet kids came. These kids and their parents are so totally bummed that since I graduated it was assumed that I wouldn't be able to teach them anymore...however, I scheduled at BG this week and I have no Thursday classes and Friday I can be home in time to

Lots of Lemonade!

2006-06-12T00:17:00.000-04:00

My lemonade stands were a success. They raised $655 ($362 in Fremont & $293 in Norwalk) This amount will also be matched by Wal*Mart so the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation will get a check for $1310!! We had so much fun both days.Then today I had the privilege of seeing the Thomas girls dance in their summer recital. It was beautiful! Nothing like going to a ballet to make me missing dancing

Christi Thomas Day

2006-04-14T13:22:00.000-04:00

Yesterday was probably my favorite day of my high school career. My uniform wearing private school has occasional days where we can wear jeans if we pay $1. That money then goes to a good cause. I suggested to my principal (whom I love) to have one for Christi. He said of course. Apparently, my freshman math teacher (whom I really didn't give enough credit) knows Christi's mom. He decided to go