We have some exciting, awesome news to share!!
My boy (whom I
really can no longer call a boy) has been nominated to be honored in a very special way!!
A few weeks ago I
got a call from our Palliative Care Social Worker to share that they would
like to nominate Chance to be a part
of “The Night of Superstars” in our area!! The Night of Superstars is an event
put together by an organization called Ragan’s Hope, and is a night to “celebrate
the lives of those that change ours”.
From their
website…”Night of Superstars is an “Oscar-like” red-carpet charity event
that draws numbers of local celebrities, high-profile personalities, media, and
hundreds of guests! This celebration is to honor the accomplishments of 20
amazing children, students and young adults in their respective geographical
areas who are affected by varying types of disabling conditions, yet reach far
beyond their adversities and excel in areas such as academics, athletics, extracurricular
activities, the arts, and community service!”.
Our social worker went on to explain that they thought
Chance was the perfect candidate because of his work at Camp Korey, his time
with the Youth Advisory Council there at Cook Children’s, and most recently the
time he spends working with patients in the music studio there at the
hospital…and mostly because he does all of these things with such an incredibly
humble spirit. Chance is so incredibly touched, and deeply humbled to be
nominated, and we are just incredible proud and so grateful to have him honored in this way!! We will keep everyone posted on when and where this event
will be happening, but if you think you might want to be there for it, we do
know that the date is September 20th, and would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have
a whole crew of our people there
to share in this honor with us!!! So SAVE THE DATE!!
And there is more…we are cutting it close again this year,
but we finally have the go-ahead to get the kids to Camp Korey!!!!
Medically, the last year has been busy, and at times disheartening.
All three are struggling, and have been for a little while, and our attempts to
get them back to a better place have been less than successful. It is at times
like these that we are reminded how blessed we are. Part of what gets them
through their tougher days, are the events and experiences we have been blessed
to be a part of each year. Wish Night in May was another incredible evening for
us all, and now we are a week away from going to Camp Korey for what will no
doubt be another amazing, life changing week!!
I know I have said before how difficult it is to put into
words what this week in Carnation, Washington means to us. Try as I might,
I am still at a loss. This year will be Chance’s third year as Counselor,
Madison’s second as an LIT (Leadership In Training), and Abby’s first year as an LIT!! The opportunity
to be leaders is there for all three, more than ever before, and I can hardly
wait to hear all about their week as life changers for others too. Such an
amazing gift to be able to give back in this way!! I cannot begin to express
our gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of the Camp Korey family.
More, I cannot begin to express my gratitude to you all…the
people who make it possible for us to be there!! If not for you and your help, this
would not be possible. In a life where finding opportunities like this for our
children are rare, having this opportunity each summer to look forward to makes
all the difference in the world.
Getting the go-ahead to go to Camp this year has been as
challenging as ever, and thus our late start fundraising. If you feel led, any
contribution you can make is insanely appreciated.
Donations can be made at https://www.youcaring.com/mcnaircampfund
or at the link in the right sidebar.
We are so very blessed to have each and every one of you in
our lives. Thank you for being our village, and for loving us as we are. You
all provide the greatest of gifts to us in this way everyday, and we love you
for it.
BIG hugs,
The McNair’s
Michael, Heather, Chance, Madison & Abigail
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