St. Baldrick's

In preparation for this event, I charged my camera and when we got to DGS I took a few pictures. When the time came for Sam to have her head shaved, my camera card was full. (GO figure, just my luck) Luckily my daughter Cory had her camera and handed it to me so I could get the 10 thousand pictures I take at every event. SO all worked out and thanks to Cory saving the day here are the after pictures of both my girls. The St. Baldrick's event at Downers Grove South was very exciting. They raised over $65,000.00 dollars. Plus they had a special guest speaker Mikayla Sweeny, she is a SJS student who has battled cancer and won. When Mikayla came to kindergarten her hair had just started growing back. Friday she told a special story of a preschool friend who defended her when the other children made fun of her for being bald. She also spoke of how Nate shaves his head every year to support her and all the other children going through cancer. Although I had a schedule of events for that afternoon, I didn't make the connection when I read her name on the list. I was pleasantly surprised to find out it was her. I understand she spoke at last years event as well. Let me tell you what a great job she did speaking in front of that many students, family and faculty. (it was packed)

I am so proud of both my girls for their support with this foundation and Mikayla for her bravery to tell her story. This was a wonderful experience for everyone who attended.

Thanks for letting me share a little bit of Cherney news, I will be posting pictures of our Science day and St. Patrick's Day activities. (Probably tomorrow) So check back soon!