Today we went to Rancho Santa Margarita to see my little cousin Jackson who was being honored today as a HERO by the St. Baldrick's Foundation. In 2006 Jackson was diagnosed with Leukemia, from now until then he's been an amazing little boy battling this awful disease. Jackson today is still receiving treatments (it's almost over though, only 8 more months left) but you wouldn't know it by being with him. He has such a great little personality and such a great spirit about him! My cousin Missi (his mom) says he's looking forward to his birthday so much!!! He'll be 4 in May, I can't believe how big he's getting.
The whole mission of this event is to raise awareness and funds to cure kids' cancer by supporting cancer research. At the event to raise funds for this organization, you can sign up to have you're head shaved to support kids who are undergoing chemotherapy treatments. Mike and my cousin Scott decided to get their head shaved in honor of Jackson! I must say I was a little nervous to see what Mike would look like with a shaved head, but as he told me it was for a good cause AND it will grow back :)
The "Before"
The "After" doesn't look too bad does it!
While we were at the event there was a surprise visitor, Hall of Famer Rod Carew!!!! Mike and I were obviously SUPER excited to go over there and get his autograph and take a picture with him.
3 comments:
Wow what a challenge your cousin must be going through. She and her son look like they are amazing at doing so!
Holy cow! You met Rod Carew!!!!!!
You're the cutest! And, uh, did you really use the word "sick" in your vocabulary? ha ha! Sorry, I just have to hear 12 year olds say it. That's awesome your cute cousin got to be honored, poor little tyke. Love you!
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