Another Worthy Cause

Those of you I know personally have already had to put up with my unsolicited email on this topic, so apologies for the duplication. But a few random strangers happen by here on occasion, and in the event this might move one of them to donate, I'm posting it here. I've clearly fallen off the blogging track, and I'm in no position right now to promise that I'll turn things around any time soon. But I'll try. Getting through this week in once piece, without being fired or disbarred, will be a good start.

Enough about me. Today a colleague brought to my attention the unbelieveably heartbreaking story of a couple dealing with an unimaginable situation - their two small children were both recently diagnosed with same terminal disease. The children are dying right before their parents' eyes. Loving friends of the couple have begun a campaign to raise money to assist with the costs of caring for these children as they progress through the stages of the genetic illness. Life expectancy does not usually extend beyond late teens to early 20's. The family's story can be found at their blog here.

The goal is to collect $100 from 4,000 people. The money will be used for expenses insurance does not cover, including: co-pays, respite care, tube feeding formula, hearing aids, wheelchairs, and more. The family would also like to buy a home that must be completely wheelchair accessible. My colleague did not ask me to solicit donations, but I was moved to donate - and to spread the word - because the story is so tragic and because it reminded me how blessed my family has been.

If you are so inclined, please email me and I will provide you with information about how to donate.