Mackenzie was born in October of 1998 with multiple congenital heart defects that required a three-week hospital stay and open heart surgery at just eight days old. Since then, she has had two additional surgeries - at two years of age and again at three. In July of 2007 tests showed the approaching need of a third surgery. Shortly thereafter in August she had a stent placed with the hopes of buying her a couple more years before the inevitable, a 4th open heart surgery. She is approaching the two-year mark and continues to physically do well, but tests reveal that she will probably be looking at another surgery within the next year.
On Mackenzie's fourth birthday Make-A-Wish granted her wish to go to Disney World and meet Cinderella. From the moment the limousine showed up at the house until a week later when we returned home, Mackenzie lived her dream. She was free to be far away from doctors and hospitals, loaded with fun and adventure.
As it turns out, Mackenzie's wish was just the beginning. Since her wish was granted, Make-A-Wish has done many wonderful things for Mackenzie including sending her to see the Jonas Brothers concert in 2008.
On July 24, 2009, I saddle up my bike to join Team Living Water and embark on a three-day journey, covering 300 miles from Traverse City to Chelsea, Michigan. The purpose is to benefit kids like Mackenzie in granting their wishes. Mackenzie is called a “wish hero” because she helps return the favor by raising funds for other children with terminal illness. She is more than that to all of us. Her father, Jack, has been a faithful leader and member of the team.
Please consider a contribution through my Make-A-Wish WAM 300 personal page or through Team Living Water. And if you love wildlife and the outdoors, or have friends and family that do, please order one of my handmade cedar Squirrel Chair Feeders. I will contribute all proceeds to Make-A-Wish to raise funds for these kids.
Thank you,
Adrian Forbes
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment