Sunday, May 19, 2019
Tonight's photo was taken on May 11, 2009. Mattie's support community held a Mattie March in his honor. At the event, the Magic Man (Bob Weiman, the head of the lower school) and Mattie performed several magic tricks. In fact, Bob visited Mattie throughout his 14 month cancer journey and tutored him personally in magic. Magic was actually very therapeutic for Mattie, as cancer took away his gross motor skills, however, he still had his fine motor skills. Magic enabled Mattie to connect with his medical care team, because words weren't necessary. In honor of Mattie's connection with Bob, we have a magic show at every Foundation Walk.
Quote of the day: Fundraisers should use pride, not apology, when asking for a gift for a charity that is doing good work. ~ Henry Rosso
Highlights from today's Walk! First of all it was broiling out! Try in the 90s, high humidity, and NO breeze. Nonetheless, we had a good showing and I would say it was our best organized Walk yet!
Me and my friend in cancer, Ilona. We both lost our only children to cancer. We are pictured next to photos of our sons.
This lovely lady is Tricia, Mattie's favorite HEM/ONC nurse. Tricia hasn't missed a walk yet! Tricia took care of all three of us in the hospital and we will never forget her.
Me, pictured with Dr. Shad and Adina. Dr. Shad is the chief of pediatrics at Children's Hospital at Sinai and Adina is our child life specialist at the Hospital. We pay for her entire salary. Adina is a love and very competent, compassionate, and truly interested in Mattie Miracle and our mission.
This is the magic man! Bob has been a part of our Walk ALL ten years. Bob performs every year at the Walk, in honor of Mattie. Mattie performed magic with Bob at the Mattie March in 2009. They had a special connection and magic was therapeutic for Mattie, as having these skills made him feel unique and special.
Thanks to Take the Stage Performance Company we had a surprise Flash Mob at the Walk.
This is my friend Ali and her family. Ali's mom, Margaret, and I were close friends. When Margaret died, Ali literally picked up where her mom left off. Ali fundraises for us, ran our craft tables at the Walk, and encourages her whole family to attend the Walk!
The wonderful Lego cityscape at the Walk! Mattie would have loved this!
Kids playing with THOUSANDS of Legos!
Rachael performing a Reptiles Alive show!
These ladies are from AT&T! They hosted a community tent at our Walk and they are looking forward to future partnerships.
Me with Abby and Emily! Mattie went to preschool with these young women. Despite the heat, they both volunteered the entire day at the Walk!
The Walk maybe over, but for us it is NOT over. My lifetime friend, Karen, is here helping us dig out! I truly mean dig out! Everything that was at the Walk is now in our living and dining rooms. It takes warehouse to a new level.
It is going to take me a while to figure out how much money we raised today, but a final count will be coming out within a few days!
Tonight's photo was taken on May 11, 2009. Mattie's support community held a Mattie March in his honor. At the event, the Magic Man (Bob Weiman, the head of the lower school) and Mattie performed several magic tricks. In fact, Bob visited Mattie throughout his 14 month cancer journey and tutored him personally in magic. Magic was actually very therapeutic for Mattie, as cancer took away his gross motor skills, however, he still had his fine motor skills. Magic enabled Mattie to connect with his medical care team, because words weren't necessary. In honor of Mattie's connection with Bob, we have a magic show at every Foundation Walk.
Quote of the day: Fundraisers should use pride, not apology, when asking for a gift for a charity that is doing good work. ~ Henry Rosso
Highlights from today's Walk! First of all it was broiling out! Try in the 90s, high humidity, and NO breeze. Nonetheless, we had a good showing and I would say it was our best organized Walk yet!
Me and my friend in cancer, Ilona. We both lost our only children to cancer. We are pictured next to photos of our sons.
This lovely lady is Tricia, Mattie's favorite HEM/ONC nurse. Tricia hasn't missed a walk yet! Tricia took care of all three of us in the hospital and we will never forget her.
Me, pictured with Dr. Shad and Adina. Dr. Shad is the chief of pediatrics at Children's Hospital at Sinai and Adina is our child life specialist at the Hospital. We pay for her entire salary. Adina is a love and very competent, compassionate, and truly interested in Mattie Miracle and our mission.
This is the magic man! Bob has been a part of our Walk ALL ten years. Bob performs every year at the Walk, in honor of Mattie. Mattie performed magic with Bob at the Mattie March in 2009. They had a special connection and magic was therapeutic for Mattie, as having these skills made him feel unique and special.
Thanks to Take the Stage Performance Company we had a surprise Flash Mob at the Walk.
This is my friend Ali and her family. Ali's mom, Margaret, and I were close friends. When Margaret died, Ali literally picked up where her mom left off. Ali fundraises for us, ran our craft tables at the Walk, and encourages her whole family to attend the Walk!
The wonderful Lego cityscape at the Walk! Mattie would have loved this!
Kids playing with THOUSANDS of Legos!
Rachael performing a Reptiles Alive show!
These ladies are from AT&T! They hosted a community tent at our Walk and they are looking forward to future partnerships.
Me with Abby and Emily! Mattie went to preschool with these young women. Despite the heat, they both volunteered the entire day at the Walk!
The Walk maybe over, but for us it is NOT over. My lifetime friend, Karen, is here helping us dig out! I truly mean dig out! Everything that was at the Walk is now in our living and dining rooms. It takes warehouse to a new level.
It is going to take me a while to figure out how much money we raised today, but a final count will be coming out within a few days!
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