For the past year, many philanthropic individuals and organizations have given Alisha and the family opportunities to experience different adventures as well as receive gifts, medical, emotional and financial support. Without the display of these generous donors, Alisha's journey to recovery would have been more challenging.
Since Alisha's health is more stable, it was time for all of us to reciprocate the kindness. Miracles for Kids had provided the opportunity for us to give back during one of it's annual basket programs. The back-to-school backpacks were assembled and delivered to local cancer kids and their siblings. We volunteered one Saturday morning and stuffed school supplies, healthy snacks and toys into these backpacks according to gender and age to ensure the items were appropriate and tailored to the individuals receiving them. The girls were very focused and expressed their sense of accomplishment for stuffing these backpacks.
The following Monday, delivery routes were mapped out and the backpacks were distributed. It was such a rewarding experience to see how happy the recipients are and to hear Alisha express her gratitude for her living conditions and the type of disease she has compared to other sick kids she witnessed while delivering backpacks. Alisha had so much fun that she asked for another route to deliver to; however, the sun and the jerking car ride caused a slight headac
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What an awesome event, and wow, you guys packed a lot!
ReplyDeleteIt is so much fun reading about all the programs the girls are involved on! Seeing Ali cooking was awesome and I wish we lived closer so we could do it together since I love cooking myself!
ReplyDeleteDear Ali... all my love to you! Sending you good energies and prayers everyday!