My Cancer Fears Me

The words "Your child has cancer," are four words no parent ever wants to hear.

Samantha is six years old. She has been diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma. It's a cancer that is usually found in adolescent boys on "long bones". Samantha cancer is on her spinal cord. They found the tumor because it crushed to vertebrae and she collapsed walking to the front doors of her elementary school.

Everyone hears about children with cancer on the news or by the commercials asking for donations to help these kids. Samantha's dad grew up next door to Erick. They are best friends.I never thought it would happen so close to me. It makes me realize how precious life, and time with your family, really is. Life is so short. Take advantage of spending time with your family and your children. Make fantastic memories together. Never take anything for granted. You never know when that time will be taken away.

Samantha went through two back surgeries to fuse her crushed vertebrae. She has begun her year-long chemotherapy treatment. My heart goes out to Sam and her parents. I do not know how they are holding it together. I can't even writing this email.

Sam's new motto is "My Cancer Fears Me." Despite her lack of hair due to her chemo treatments, Sam is doing much better. She still has about 10 months of treatment to go. Right now, she is running around, laughing, and having a great time. It was so nice to see her actually smiling.

I am helping organize a fundraiser to help pay for her treatment (close to one million dollars). If you, or anyone you know, would be willing to donate items for a silent auction, please let me know. We are looking for items to put into baskets. Anything is appreciated.