Send Fresno Cancer Families to Camp Challenge

Event Date: Monday, July 27th, 2009
Timing: 05:30PM - 08:00PM
Venue: An evening of Fine Food, Fine Cigars, and Fine Beverage

As most of you know, I am half way through the chemo process in my battle with cancer. I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from you all. As a single mother of four, with my youngest only three years, it seemed impossible to imagine winning this battle. Yet, here I am finishing up my fourth round of intensive chemo, still working and caring for my children.

I am often asked how others can help me, and I finally found a way. I am putting together a "Cigar Fest" to benefit an organization that has helped my family, and other families like mine from Fresno County. I was introduced to this organization by Sheriff Margaret Mims Assistant, Charlene Wiley, who also has battled cancer for several years. My desire is to help other families suffering with cancer here in Fresno County. I believe this is one way I can accomplish my goal.

About Camp Challenge:

I was blessed to attend a camp hosted by the Me-One Foundation last weekend where I was introduced to thirty other families all battling cancer. More importantly, my children were able to mingle with other kids who had parents that were sick. The organization is new, and has already hosted more than 50 families in the last two years. The camp is designed to offer families a weekend of fun and spoiling while they get the much needed TLC and support they need. You can look up the camp and foundation at http://www.me-onefoundation.org/cc.html. The founder of Me-One is terminally ill with cancer himself. He and his family battle the disease while tirelessly working to unite families struggling with cancer in an effort to offer support and HOPE.

It is often difficult for children to express their feelings in a regular setting when they experience one of their parents battling cancer. I found this camp to be truly healing for not only my children, but everyone touched by this camp. I was one of four families from Fresno County hosted free of charge at this event. Meeting the founders, Tom and Heidi Weiser, has inspired me to reach out and help other families battling with cancer here in Fresno County. I would be so honored if you forward this poster on to everyone you know to spread the word about this effort. The poster will be updated as the event takes shape. In the meantime, please mark this date on your calender and spread the word.