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THE IDEA:
To bless the kids on the oncology floor of our pediatric hospital (Phoenix Children's Hospital) who are in the
hospital during the Christmas Season with fun gifts & toys!
THE REASON:
The idea started out of our own disappointment. Disappointment that this Christmas our family may not be together. Kate may be in the hospital undergoing chemotherapy while our other two children, Olivia and Will, would be unable to visit, due to hospital restrictions during flu season. And Kate's birthday is the following day. Two huge holidays for our Kate, possibly spent in isolation in a hospital room. The thought continued to bring discouragement. So we decided to do something this holiday season to help replace that discouragement. We decided to ask Kate's unbelievable prayer warriors to join us in making the day fun and hopeful for those kids who are inpatient during Christmas..... and so "Kate's Crazy Cool Christmas" was started.
KATE'S CRAZY COOL CHRISTMAS PROJECT
The reality is, there will be families up here. On the oncology floor, away from the traditions, their immediate families and extended families, fighting for the lives of their children.
Some their resources spent to get their children treatment. Others deciding which children to spend Christmas with. Others wondering if this will be their last Christmas together. The thought never ceases to bring me to tears. And so we ask Kate's amazing followers to help us try and make it a special day for these kids.
We are asking for people to send donations for kids of all ages and around Christmas we will distribute the gifts to the families from all of you! We want these kids to know they are loved, thought of and treasured. I wish fun gifts could take away a diagnosis, bring families back together, bring total healing. We obviously know it can't. However, we can bring smiles where they may be lacking. And bring a glimmer of hope found in Jesus, on very dark days. We would love it if you and your families would consider making these very special kids a part of your Christmas this year. Thank you!!