new wings
Denver, CO
I am devastated that two of the kiddos that I follow from the cancer community earned their wings this week.
Coleman Larson was five vibrant years old and fought an amazing battle against Medulloblastoma for the last two plus years. Coleman was an amazing and very wise little boy filled with the spirit of life and faith unknown to many adults. Although I never met him, I have learned numerous lessons from him and his family. I have laughed and cried through their journey since I’ve been following them for the last year. Coleman leaves behind an amazing family - a very wise and devoted mother, Peggy; a very caring and dear father, Scott; and a loveable and dedicated twin brother, Caden. I am heartbroken with this loss and amazed and so very thankful at the impact this little five year old has had on me.
http://www.carepages.com/carepages/ColemanScott
Trooper Dante was a two-year old fighter that has been battling Neuroblastoma. He is an amazing little guy and has had the spirit and determination to keep fighting and making everyone around him smile. He is also leaving behind a brother, sister, and wonderful parents. And again, although I have never met Dante, his smile will be engraved in my memory forever.
http://www.carepages.com/carepages/TrooperDante
My desire to help fight Childhood Cancer only grows stronger. These kids shouldn’t have to fight. They deserve more… an opportunity to grow and learn and experience life. I have learned so much from these guys and their parents.
Please help… go to Cure Search or People Against Childhood Cancer (PAC2). These groups are doing a great job but more help is always needed (childhood cancer is still way underfunded).
If there is any silver lining, it is that both these little boys have an amazing group of angels waiting in heaven to take them under their wing and show them the ropes.
My heart and prayers are with Coleman and Dante’s families.
January 21st, 2009 at 10:30 am
Hi Lara,
Have just re-discovered your website and thought I’d leave a comment. I have been following a story of a little boy who had a multi-organ transplant a few months ago. Like you I have never met him but have become very attached to his story through the blog his parents maintain. I can imagine it must have been very sad to learn these two little boys had passed. I do know that the emotional support you provide to the parents and families means a great deal and I’m sure these parents take comfort in knowing there are people out their pulling for them. I told you last year I would put childhood cancer research on my charity list for 2009 - thanks for the links to Cure Search and PAC2.
January 21st, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Glad you found it again :). I haven’t been too diligent about posting but am trying to get started again (my motivation is usually travel…). Glad to hear that you understand the passion and getting connected to these families of kids you have never met. It is unbelievable how little funding childhood cancer receives knowing the impact and number of kiddos that are impacted daily. PAC2 is a great org started by a Father of a 14 year old boy (AJ) that passed last year. And Cure Search is the one organization that focuses solely on childhood cancer (and they also do a great job with keeping operating costs low). They are going to start a Milestones Walk in Denver this year (it is their childhood cancer walk equivalent to Race for the Cure) - we have a kick-off meeting next week for the planning. It will more than likely be this summer in Wash Park but maybe you can join in for next year when you’re back. Glad you stopped by!
January 29th, 2009 at 6:25 am
Yes ,maybe can hit it in ‘10. Let me know when you do the walk this summer so I can sponsor you.