Proud of my work -- 16 Years of Service

Thank you for keeping Mattie's memory alive!

Dear Mattie Blog Readers,

It means a great deal to me that you take the time to write and to share your thoughts, feelings, and reflections on Mattie's battle and death. Your messages are very meaningful and help support me through very challenging times. I am forever grateful. As my readers know, I promised to write the blog for a year after Mattie's death, which would mean that I could technically have stopped writing on September 9, 2010. However, like my journey with grief there is so much that still needs to be processed and fortunately I have a willing support network still committed to reading. Therefore, the blog continues on. If I should find the need to stop writing, I assure you I will give you advanced notice. In the mean time, thank you for reading, thank you for having the courage to share this journey with me, and most importantly thank you for keeping Mattie's memory alive.


As Mattie would say, Ooga Booga (meaning, I LOVE YOU)! Vicki



A Remembrance Video of Mattie

May 14, 2021

Friday, May 14, 2021

Friday, May 14, 2021

Tonight's picture was taken in May of 2006. That day, Peter and Mattie went to Toys R Us to pick up a bicycle! It was Mattie's first bike and he was very excited. I went out that day with Mattie's preschool teacher, Margaret. She and I went to a taste of DC event. When I got home, the boys had assembled the bike and Mattie was zooming around. 


Quote of the day: Today's coronavirus update from Johns Hopkins.

  • Number of people diagnosed with the virus: 32,887,176
  • Number of people who died from the virus: 585,162


I honestly never moved from the computer today! I was on conference calls starting at 8:30am until 1pm, and then was processing walk donations, registrations, and raffle tickets. Certainly an excellent problem to have, so I shouldn't be complaining. 

This is our second year hosting a virtual walk! We had no idea if we would be able to raise money this year, because 2020 could have been a fluke. However, money is still coming in! Each day, I make it a point to thank whomever donated that day! I have received so many nice emails back about the Foundation and our work!


As of today:

  • we have raised $112,852
  • we have 18 walk teams
  • we have participation in all 50 states, and three countries
  • we have 207 registered walkers

As of today, we have sold 516 raffle tickets! Our on-line raffle closes on Saturday at 9pm. It is hard to believe that the Walk is on Sunday. 

https://2021.mmcfwalk.com/raffle



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