Ben
Thanks to Make-A-Wish and a VIP, Ben and his family got to enjoy a Saturday at the NH Speedway. They were lucky enough to be inside a suite, where it was quiet...and warm, with unlimited beverages and food. Ben LOVED watching the races...and the cool crashes.
Thanks for a great family day Make-A-Wish!Tucker
(click Tucker's name to read his amazing kidz story)
Have you ever had one of those days that you keep thinking "this day is so amazing, it is like a dream"? Tucker's family lived it! Here is their story....
We were given tickets from Shriner's Hospital. We received these tickets because Tucker has been a patient at Shriner's. It was so incredibly amazing we will NEVER forget it!! ... We were so blessed to experience this amazing day!!
We had no idea just how good these seats were!! We thought we were getting some good seats in the grandstands or something. They escorted us to the pit area next to the track on the second floor up above. There were tables and chairs and lots of food!! Couldn't even believe it!! They had coloring books for the kids, m&m candies, goldfish, jelly beans, drinks and bubbles to blow. We were given VIP wristbands and pit passes to go anywhere we wanted and see anything we wanted at any time!!!
Joan our escort explained to us that this was a gift from the Austin Hatcher Foundation. It is a foundation for pediatric cancer. Founded by a pediatric spine surgeon who also was a father of a child who died from an aggressive form of cancer. His name was Austin Hatcher Osborn. They called him "Hatch." Their story is a hard one to read but helps you understand why this foundation is what it is!! The foundations goal is to support research towards the diagnoses, treatment and development of a cure for pediatric cancer and to provide support and hope to children and families undergoing treatment as well as to those who have lost children due to cancer. Take a minute and click on Hatch to read their story!! It is through their generosity that we were able to live this dream!!
It was really like we were living a dream!!! The boys can't stop telling everyone about their amazing day!!
Read more about Tucker's exciting day at his family's blog HERE!
3 comments:
Thanks for sharing!!! We are so grateful for so many organizations that give us opportunities that we wouldn't otherwise have. It's a nice break and treat for children that spend so much time in the hospital.
What great stories! It's so nice to be inspired....
Just wanted to say thank you for liking our amazing day! It was really fun for our family and a true blessing!! Tara thanks for all you do for families out there! You amaze me and bring a smile to my face!! Thank you!!
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