Asking for Volnation's help

[VolFan4Life87]

I haven't posted a thread like this on VN, though I've seen them from time to time and I'm always moved by them. I suppose it is now my turn to share some personal information and ask for the help of others. I decided to post this here as it's not football related, though that is the forum I frequent the most.

My cousin Kelly will be running in the St. Jude Country Music Half Marathon on April 26, 2014 in honor of my little sister Allison. The good Lord decided it was time for my baby sister to come home on Nov. 15 2000 when she was only 11 years old. I'm only 2 years older than her so I can't remember exactly, but I believe she was 6 when she was first diagnosed with brain cancer. She fought valiantly and defeated cancer, only to years later be diagnosed with cancer again - this time an inoperable tumor was on her spine. Still, she fought and yet again defeated it! We were all amazed with how strong she was at such a young age. Despite her triumphs, she was again diagnosed with a different cancerous brain tumor, the same type that took our father from us when I was 5 years old - glioblastoma.

Over half of her life was spent fighting cancer. Were it not for organizations like St. Jude's, my sister may have not even survived her first bout with cancer. Please take the time to read the information on this website, pass it along to others, and donate if you so desire. Any help is greatly appreciated. :hi:
Below is a picture of me and Allie before she became sick.

St. Jude Country Music Marathon, Half Marathon & Mini Marathon: Kelly Santel - St. Jude Heroes

 

[vollygirl]

Bless her heart. I can't imagine what that was like for your family.

Thanks for letting us know, makes a donation a little more personal.

 

[Grand Vol]

Saint Judes is one of the few charities I have zero reservations donating to.

Sorry to hear about the loss of your sister and I know it hurts even to this day. And it's good to hear a first hand story of the love and dedication of the staff at that wonderful hospital that allowed you more time to be with a family member.

 

[TNsnyper20]

Me and my wife donate to St Jude every year. It's stories like this that make it all Worth it.

 

[IBlvNTmWrk]

Thanks for posting VF4L... added to the donation list.

 

[governmentmule]

i am sorry to hear that you have lost your sister Allison,I know how much it hurts to lose somebody that you cherish so much,my family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

hopefully this thread will get moved to the football forum so more people will see it

 

[vol_in_ar]

sorry for your loss

 

[CountVolcula]

I give a lot to St. Jude. Its my charity of choice. I just wish I could afford to give more

I have a very soft spot for children

I thank God everyday for my healthy children and so I pay it forward any way I can

 

[SDV]

Very touching. Cancer sucks

 

[VolFan4Life87]

Thank you all for the kind words and contributions. Allie has been gone for many years now but you never really get over it, especially when it happened in your childhood as well. As others have mentioned, I too enjoy giving to and promoting St. Jude's in hopes that someone else out there is as blessed as I was to have my sister live to the age of 11 when, by all accounts she should've perished at age 6. Our contributions can save lives or at least grant additional, priceless time with loved ones. Thank you all again.