We have been non-stop for about 48 hours!!!
Grier did great during his surgery on Friday morning--- We arrived at CMC- one day surgery at 7:30-- I thought I was doing really well getting him out of the house and arriving on-time-- As soon as I walked in-- I saw Anne waiting for us!! I was glad to have her there talking to me and helping me entertain Grier--- actually I think he was doing the entertaining!! The morning seemed to go quickly but we did not get home until 1:30! We then moved on to getting the final CureSearch walk tasks done-- picking up doughnuts.. going by Smoothie King... and totaling team #'s!! Grier was feeling really well by the afternoon and he decided he needed to go to Target-- and he did just that and got his new matchbox car!
Saturday morning came too soon-- Grace had an early (8am) soccer game so we all were up by 6:45-- yes..this was a weekend! Jeff and Grace left for her game and the rest of the crew got ready to head over to the park-- And from that point on the day was a blur!!!
Freedom Park was full of people trying to raise awareness for Pediatric Cancer--- the weather held out for us during the morning --- Medals were given to the kids that were childhood cancer heroes-- Grier has not taken his medal off since Saturday morning--! The walk started and the sun came out and the weather was gorgeous--! Teams were there supporting each other and money was raised to find a cure--- and I said to someone I would love to see our grand total come to $ 100,000- Dream Big by Roger Day was played over and over again and then the total was announced-- The first MILESTONES CureSearch walk in Charlotte, NC-- raised over $101,000!!! Thanks to everyone that came out to walk, donated money, sponsored a marker, or helped me find contacts for DOUGHNUTS!! (I had to put that in , KRISTIE!!!) and came to walk from out of town ( Aunt Katherine, Aunt Linda, Anne and the Barnette crew.. Kristie, Ken and Grant!)-- The day was better than I ever thought it could be and Grier was so excited- I put a picture of Grier and his friend, Isabella on the blog-- They were so cute holding holds as the walked behind the banner to start the walk-- She is another NB warrior that goes to MSKCC and lives in Charlotte, NC!
Here is a link to see the pictures of the walk taken by the photographer-- copy and paste this!
www.treasuredeventsofcharlotte.com/kalendar/index.php?cat=2008/Nov/CURE%20SEARCH%20Inaugural%20Charlotte%20Walk%2011-15-08%20at%20Freedom%20Park&start=18
Today started just as early as Saturday-- Grace and her team were in a tournament and they had 2 games on Saturday --I did not get to see either :( They also had two games today and I was excited to watch the team play really hard together! ALL 3 U9 Charlotte United Girls teams did a fundraiser for Go Grier Go--- They wore special jerseys this weekend that were tie-dyed and had Go Grier Go on the back--- I put a picture of our team on the blog--- They looked great! Thanks to all 3 teams for supporting Grier and being a part of his team! The girls played really well and ended up winning the game. Grace and her team got a medal after they won the championship game! Grier had to tell Grace that she has a medal like his now!!!
As this weekend winds down I am again humbled by the good things people do for our family-- We do not take for granted anything and I know sometimes we do not thank everyone enough-- So-- THANK YOU for being a part of our growing team!!!
ps--I know some of you are wondering what we are going to do now--- well-- WE ARE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!! no-- I am not kidding :)
4 comments:
Great pictures to remember a great day. Congratulations to Grace. Glad to hear CUFC was so supportive.
Thanks for all you did on Sat. It was a blessing.
Cannot wait to see Grier's medal at school today.
Thank you,
Mary Ellen
I love the pictures. Wow, over $100,000 raised that is amazing. Just think if 10 other cities did the same thing there could be a million dollars donated to the cause - wouldn't that be awesome. I am glad things are going well and I think of Grier every day and hope he continues to improve. You all certainly deserve a vacation and what a better place than Disney World - the happiest place on earth!
Patti
Saturday was indeed a special day, not only for your family, but for all of us who were honored to walk for Grier! He looked very happy and proud on Saturday -- loved seeing him walking with Isabel behind the banner!
Am so happy that the port removal went so well and that he was back in action to get to Target that afternoon! Does he like to climb on the tractors at Lowe's -- my new favorite close-by store!! Between Target and Lowe's, we have it made, don't we???
Thanks for all your hard work with the CureSearch Walk -- you are one of the main reasons that Charlotte raised $101,000. You inspire us and help us all to dream big! You have made a difference!
Take care, love to all of you,
Betty G
Congratulations to you all!! Amy you are amazing. So happy everything was such a huge success. You are a wonderful leader who has inspired so many. Your family continues to touch so many lives in so many different ways. Glad to hear the port is out. You got off easy with a match box car. Have a fabulous time in Disney!!! Thunder Mountain will be a piece of cake for your family!!!
Take Care,
Stephanie G.
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