Hi folks, as you all know our event raises money for both Stollery (Ped. Oncology research) and Make-A-Wish. Our Kali is a wish child and received her wish when she was 3 (she was critical, so we choose not to wait just in case). Her wish was to pet a "black and white dolphin", and so she did (Shamu). This life changing experience prompted us to choose this organization to raise money for, and volunteer with various events. Kali was a particular child that was chosen to represent MAW on many occasions over the years. Gord is a longstanding board member, I am a wish grantor (both are volunteer positions). This has been a huge honour - very rewarding to deliver a wish to a child with a life threatening illness. These kids are exceptional and very deep. Once a child lives with and accepts the fear of their own demise, they become "old souls" (or is it the other way around?) My wish kids - I hold very close.
Tonight, with Gord in tow, I met my last wish child at the airport to welcome him and his family back from Disney. This is a huge commitment, and with the Massacure swallowing us up as it does every winter, it is no longer possible to continue.
I think it's important to find something that speaks passion. For us, it has been sick kids.
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