Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
1st place winner: Nicole of Ohio offers hands to children and families in need
1st place winner of the Do A Good Deed Contest
Prize: New laptop computer
I guess I wouldn’t really consider what I do a “good deed” but more of a personal fulfillment. My sister passed away on April 29, 2006 after battling a rare form of childhood cancer. She was only 12 at the time and also my best friend. I really didn’t know how to express my feelings during her illness and after her death so I started helping my mom out.
One of my sister’s dreams was to not only beat the cancer but to help other families that went through what we did so my mom started a non profit organization that same year to do just that. Even though I was still angry that she died, I found out that helping others made me feel better. We put on benefits each year to aid specific families, chosen by Akron Children’s Hospital, with their financial burdens. I attend the “Cassidy’s Hope Run” each year that does this. I work from 8:00 a.m. until the event is over, around 6-7 p.m. I work the raffle tables, sell the 50/50 tickets, help with the food and whatever else they need me to do. It’s a lot of work but we also have fun doing it. We then donate all the proceeds to the chosen family(s).
In the winter, the foundation has another benefit for the organization and I also work that as well. During the year, my mom buys or we make gifts for the kids being treated for cancer at Akron Children’s Hospital four times a year. Sometimes we shop together and I give her ideas of what to buy. We also make homemade items such as scarves in the winter.
Another thing we do to help families is each time we hear of a kid with cancer, we send the family a package of stuff like gas cards, grocery cards, and other gift cards for them to use. We also started paying utilities for families really needing it. I believe in some small way – we are making a difference and I’m a part of it. I hope as I get older, my responsiblities will grow. Though I started doing this work in memory of my sister – I’m also helping a lot more families and bringing smiles to a lot of other kids. My mom said that hopefully, when she gets too old – I will be the foundation’s president. I feel that whatever happens in my life, I’ll always be there to help someone else.
beautiful story!!!!!!!!!
Comment by marquis — November 5, 2009 @ 12:07 am
that is so nice and i am srry that ur sister passed away!:(
Comment by Sanaa — November 21, 2009 @ 2:30 am
that is a very nice thing u did,and sorry ur sista passed away and congrants for the laptop hope i get a chance to win
Comment by jazzmine reynolds — December 17, 2009 @ 2:48 am
thats a very nuce thind u did
Comment by jazzmine reynolds — January 15, 2010 @ 12:17 am
my name is marquis I would like to
help you anyway I can I usually don’t
do this,
but please give me an call at 414 788-0343
I would like to help out!!!!!!!
God love people who helps
other people
god
bless
you!!!!!!!!
Comment by marquis antwan garner — March 2, 2010 @ 6:08 am
okay, so i totally got chills reading this story. a really good family friend of mine has been battling cancer for quite some time. and she was in remission for six weeks before she got diagnosed with a different type. oh boy. just wanted to say that i LOVE your story and its people like you that make a difference. you are a true role model. keep it up
much love, melissa ♥
Comment by Melissa:) — April 1, 2010 @ 2:41 am
AMAZING!!!:)
Comment by Kaylee — February 21, 2012 @ 11:19 am
I am soooo sorry about your sister!!And that was the most nicest thing that anyone would every do!!
Comment by BayLee — February 21, 2012 @ 11:21 am
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Kaylee — February 21, 2012 @ 11:23 am
i really couldn’t imagine what it would be like to loose a sister it sooo nice what u did
Comment by montana_mcgill — February 21, 2012 @ 11:23 am
i love me
Comment by montana_mcgill — February 21, 2012 @ 11:24 am