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This is about a little girl that I used to babysit for. September 11, 2002 she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. She is fighting one hell of a fight and I am asking that you will all keep Christi in your thoughts and prayers. If you would like to learn more about Christi her website is full of information. There is a Journal section that describes the horrible ordeal that this entire family has been through plus at the bottom of most of the journal entries are jokes that Christi has made up...watch out smith some of them are pretty good *smile*
Danielle
(Christi's mom wrote this to some cheerleaders but it gives an overview of what is going on)
Our cherished five year old daughter, Christi, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and given a 35% chance of survival. Intense treatment was started in Columbus. Unfortunately, Christi's cancer did not respond and "treatment failure" was declared. Perhaps because of my cheerleading background, I have a "never give up, never give in" positive attitude and being a kindergarten teacher I've always believed in never giving up on a child - no matter how daunting the circumstances may be. Therefore, in December, we transferred our daughter's care to the world renowned MSKCC which treats more cases of neuroblastoma than any other institution on the planet. We relocated to the Ronald McDonald House of NYC where we have lived ever since.
Our beloved Christi's cells are still are still not responding well to experimental treatment and she has virtually no chance of survival; however, currently she is alive and she is fighting every day! I still have vivid images of her modeling the many, little cheerleading uniforms for you at last year's evening style show with her long, blond hair flowing. I had no idea there was a nasty tumor wrapped around her heart and spine. She was pain free and you made her so happy with all of your applause! Thank you for making her feel proud and for giving me beautiful memories and pictures I will treasure forever!
The stakes couldn't be any higher, nor the odds any lower, but we still remain committed to a cure! What can you do to help? I ask that you please pray for our six year old gift from God. God performs miracles every day and we pray that Christi will be one and will be a testament to His work. Also, please donate blood to help cancer and other transfusion dependent patients back home. Blood supplies are always low and while it won't be used to help Christi directly, another person will benefit as a result of you sharing your gift of life. Finally, please consider donating to a childhood cancer charity.
"To the world you may be but one person, but to one person you may be the world!"
"Some people love you and some hate you.. those who hate don't know what they're missing and they're missing out!"
"Never underestimate your power to change yo
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