April 4 09
Hi!
It’s Ali! If you can’t tell from the picture, I donated my hair today for Locks of Love!! They cut 8 inches off! I’ve been wanting to do this for a while, but finally got the chance to do it. For me, donating my hair was extremely special. When we were in the hospital with Andrew, all the boys in our family shaved their heads in solidarity with Andrew. Since I couldn’t do that, I promised Andrew that I’d grow my hair out and donate it, for him. It wasn’t long enough while we were in the hospital for me to do that (my hair grows slower than anything in the world), but it finally got to the point where I could cut that amount off! I kept my promise to Andrew, and donated my hair! I’m so excited!!
Yeah, it’s short. It’s a big change for me, and I’m not good with changes, but guess what?! Luckily, for me, it’ll grow back. Some people are less fortunate and as soon as they get little bristles of hair, the chemo makes them lose it again. So really, is it a big deal that my hair isn’t even down to my shoulders? In the grand scheme of things, it’s really not a big deal at all. I’m lucky to be able to have my hair grow long enough for me to donate. It felt good being a part of something so much bigger than myself! My 8 inches of hair will help someone I’ll never meet feel more comfortable with themselves while going through something no kid should ever have to go through — chemo. If I can help someone be happier, feel better about themselves, or just keep their head warmer while they bravely fight cancer, by simply getting my hair cut, that’s perfect!
Great day to B+
- Ali/ “Andrew’s Sister”
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I’m so proud of my little girl…and I think she looks amazing with her new cut, too!!!
I’d like to publicly wish my Mom a “Happy Birthday”. My Mom turned 84 yesterday and she is just an incredible role model to all of us. We love you very much, Mom!
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Congratulations to my fellow Green Knights of Mt. Pleasant HS for their very successful ACS “Relay for Life” last night (and into this morning). Nearly 25% of the student body participated in the 12 hour walk. That’s really impressive. And, Ali and I got to meet a Hero, Zoe LeShock, who I’ve been hoping to meet for a while. Zoe is a brave little girl winning her battle against cancer!!! Zoe, it was an honor to meet you finally.
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I’d like to thank Central Delaware Soccer Association (CDSA) for including The B+ Foundation in their “CDSA Day” today. As you know, soccer was a big part of Andrew’s life and the soccer community has not forgotten our boy and our mission. Thank you CDSA and thank you, Ryan Barros, for staffing the table today.
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I’d like to introduce you to an amazing young man named Ryan Meyers. Ryan is a inspirational Hero who you’ve just got to meet. Please visit his website and post a nice message for him! I know it will mean a lot to Ryan and his family. Thanks, B+ Nation!
http://www.caringbridge.com/visit/ryanmeyers
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On a personal note, we got away for a few days this week and just relaxed. It was a nice break, but it’s always sad without Andrew physically with us.
Andrew, I know you’re so proud of Ali. You’ve got an amazing big sister.
Live Like Andrew & Ali — put others before yourself.
B+ and enjoy the rest of the weekend. God bless you.
Proud Dad of Ali & Andrew