There is so much more to life than the daily grind.
It's easy to get caught up in our lives and forget about those who are in need, especially when we seem to be so blessed. But the fact remains; there are many in need.
A few years ago, my heart began to open it's eyes to see the needs of others, not just myself and my family. They say that the greatest impact you can have may come out of pain. We might not understand why sometimes we have to travel a difficult road to discover wonderful opportunities, but I guess we're not meant to understand everything.
How can any of us understand why children get cancer? It seems so unfair that this horrible disease can inflict itself on our most innocent, but is does. And it continues to be the number one disease killer of children in the U.S. Another fact that many people don't know is the extreme lack of funding for pediatric cancer research. Did you know that 8 out of 10 clinical trials are funded by the private sector?
My passion for raising money and awareness for pediatric cancer research came out of a very difficult time for my family. Last year, we baked our hearts out for a cause (you can read about that
here and
here). We are gearing up for another bake sale this year, because even though my family is no longer in the throws of pediatric cancer, many others are. And they need our help. Give thanks for the blessings in your life. Be especially grateful for healthy kids, and get involved to make a difference for those who are not.
