Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Global Awareness Fair


Tuesday May 29, 2012

Today, I was invited to the elementary school to see a presentation that was being given to the 5th & 6th grade students and some parents about the PUSH program. They talked about the Global Awareness Fair that the students were involved in this Spring and what they learned about disease & cancer. They talked about raising money for me.  A representative of the American Cancer Institute was in attendance and spoke to the group and complimented the kids for their efforts in learning about cancer and raising funds for me to help me in my cancer journey. At the end the 6th grade teacher went up front and talked about how hard the classes had worked to make a difference in my life as they earned money as a school to help me out. Then they revealed a GIGANTIC ‘faux’ check made out to me in the amount that the kids had donated. It was for an incredible $2, 937.10. I was astonished at that amount! I can’t believe that they raised so much. I truly believe it is a tribute to the amazing community in which we live and the example of terrific parents and encouragement of dedicated teachers. I had a chance to thank the children for all their effort, prayers, kindness, and goodness toward me and my family and how much we are feeling of their love and support.

It was wonderful to talk to some of the teachers and staff and see their faces again. The principal told me that it has been a great experience to see these kids come together in such a big way to rally around a common cause and make an impact for good in someone’s life . . . that would be my life! Words can’t express how much I appreciate all that they have done for me. I want to get better and get back to working at the school.
My friend Camiel, told me of one little boy who brought $100 dollars to the school to donate to the “Mrs. Jacobs Fund.” The teacher called the parent to let her know that she ought to be aware that her son brought that much money. The parent told the teacher that she was completely aware of that donation and that the little boy had emptied his piggy bank to bring the money to school and the parents agreed to let him do it. Wow! What a humbling story. It touches my heart to hear of these acts of kindness and service on my behalf. It is also a very humbling recipient to be on the receiving end of so much love and goodness. I am so very blessed.

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