Monday, November 16, 2015

Monday, November 16, 2015

Tonight's picture was taken in September of 2005. That weekend we took Mattie to a park for a walk and a picnic. Mattie loved eating outside and being in wide open spaces. He always related to the outdoors. The only thing that seemed to calm him down and lull him to sleep as a baby was being outside, getting fresh air, and being away from crowds. 


Quote of the day: Generosity consists not the sum given, but the manner in which it is bestowed. ~  Author Unknown

I visited two sites today and donated candy! My first stop was Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Pictured with me is Kathryn, a child life specialist at the Center. Mattie Miracle donated 350 pounds of candy to the Center and Kathryn told me HOW APPRECIATED the candy is by families! 

My second site visit was to the Ronald McDonald House in Washington, DC. Pictured with the 350 pounds of candy is Lesley and Courtney. I also had the opportunity to talk with Karen Torres, the executive director of the Center. Karen calls me the "Candy Lady" and remembers me from last year's donation. Karen said that the candy is a BIG HIT with the families at the House and is so happy that Mattie Miracle continues to support Ronald McDonald each year. 

So far we have donated candy to:

Children's Inn at NIH --- 300 pounds
Ronald McDonald House in Falls Church, VA --- 300 pounds
Hospital for Sick Children --- 350 pounds
Ronald McDonald House in Washington, DC --- 350 pounds

Tomorrow we will donate 500 pounds of candy to Special Love for Children with Cancer. So in two weeks we have delivered around 1,800 pounds of candy. With MORE candy deliveries STILL to do!!!

I picked up another trunk full of candy today donated to us by the Glover Park community in Washington, DC and Brownie Troop 879. I spent five hours sorting this candy so it could be donated tomorrow!