First off, a HUGE THANK YOU to all those who supported my fundraiser! You guys are amazing!!! This is such a long time coming, so without further adieu… Our winner! Over $1,200 was raised to benefit the Horton family, Maya’s Hope and sweet little Ben. Each one of these still desperately needs your support so please click on each to learn more. You can also find more information as several recent posts have been made on each here on this blog… so please browse!
Congrats to Deanna E.!
*IMPORTANT UPDATE*
Just days ago, precious tiny Chesca passed away. She fought long and hard but just couldn’t hold on any longer. It was because of Maya’s Hope, an organization dedicated to helping children all over the globe get proper medical care (among many other needs). Chesca got the chance to survive, the chance to live with dignity, and essential medication to help stave off the intense pain she was in. Rest in peace sweet girl.
Please continue to read my original post below.
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I’ve intrduced you to this lovely little lady once before.
This is Chesca. She’s 6.
She is just a little girl. Who likes putting her babies to bed.
And snuggling up with her favorite friends.
But she has cancer. A rare and aggressive cancer.
It began in her arm, but it spread.
She is a little warrior.
Checsa lives in a part of the world where poverty is prevalent. And sights like these are common.
Receiving care from a hospital is impossible if you can’t prove you can pay. Her family cannot afford medical care, yet Chesca cannot go without it. Everyday is a struggle for her and she needs medicine.
Chesca’s family relies on Maya’s Hope.
She is fighting everyday.
In so much pain…
But Maya’s Hope is fighting too… Fighting to give her all the help she needs.
Maya’s Hope helps many children and families around the globe.
That’s why they are a part of my fundraiser . I want to support them as much as possible, for all the Chesca’s out there that Maya helps.
You can read about the fundraiser here :
https://heartoftheyoung.org/2015/09/09/in-short/
Thank you!
I’d like to introduce you to an amazing kid.
He is 8.
I am told he is super sweet.
He is bright.
He wants to go to school.
He wants to learn to read and write.
Oh, and he loves Minions! Yes, the little yellow guys.
But he gets teased… Why?
Because of his face.
He has such a beautiful face though, doesn’t he?
However it isn’t only about the teasing. For Joshua the protrusion on his face is life threatening.
Thankfully, Maya’s Hope has stepped in and offered to help raise funds for his surgery. In the Philippines, you have to prove you can pay before they will treat you.
Joshua needs Maya’s Hope, and Maya’s Hope needs YOU!
Please go here to help one of three different amazing causes or donate a little to each of them! Oh, and when you donate, you’ll be entered to win some money and some bling!
Let’s band together and do something great today!
Thank you!
I know many have read about the fundraiser that I’m currently running.
One special reason I am doing this fundraiser… 6 year old Chesca.
Look at this beautiful girl! She is so special, and from what I’m told, quite spunky. She loves princesses and dolls just like any other 6 year old girl. But sweet Chesca has something else about her…
She has stage 4 Ewing’s Sarcoma and we recently discovered that she has no further options. The cancer has spread and chemo is no longer possible.
Maya’s Hope funds her care, and has been for quite some time.
This tough little angel has been through so much in her short life. She has been an absolute inspiration for all who follow her journey… Being positively charming and strong through multiple rounds of chemo, pokes and tests, all while the cancer and her enlarged arm is causing intense pain.
Now the focus is on giving little Chesca the most comfortable life possible for however long we still have her. You see, in the Philippines, you must prove you can pay or you cannot receive medical care. Without your help, her treatment and pain management will not be possible. And without medication, she is in unimaginable pain.
Please consider donating and helping a worthy cause.
If you want to help Chesca and some other great kids, and maybe win yourself a nice prize, go here to learn more.
More on Chesca’s story here.
Heart Of The Young 