Hope Springs Eternal - Kaiya's Story
Lately I have been moved my the music of Mary Mary. Two women that sing gospel with an r&b feel to it. The rhythmic sound of their music coupled with the lyrics that are focused on God is a powerful force that I know will reach many young people. My current favorite "The God In Me" is all about a woman that people see doing well - without the understanding that she attributes all of her success to God and gets down on bended knee to thank Him everyday. I am sure that many people can relate to this song but there is one person that I truly hope this song personifies in the future.
Her name is Kaiya. She is a 14 year old girl with cystic fibrosis in need of a double lung transplant. The family needs at least $35,000 to help offset the costs of the transplant. You can get all of the details on her website by clicking HERE. I do not know her personally but the light that shines in her eyes is so bright and I want to do all I can to spread the word about the fundraiser being held on her behalf. I learned about her plight on Facebook and did the research- this girl is in need of help and the non-profit Children's Organ Transplant Association is handling the funds that are generated for her. I am asking that you help Kaiya. I know that we are in difficult economic times and you may not be able to help monetarily but please get the word out about Kaiya- write a blog post, tweet it, share the website with friends. I think this beautiful young lady deserves a chance to live a long happy life.
Her name is Kaiya. She is a 14 year old girl with cystic fibrosis in need of a double lung transplant. The family needs at least $35,000 to help offset the costs of the transplant. You can get all of the details on her website by clicking HERE. I do not know her personally but the light that shines in her eyes is so bright and I want to do all I can to spread the word about the fundraiser being held on her behalf. I learned about her plight on Facebook and did the research- this girl is in need of help and the non-profit Children's Organ Transplant Association is handling the funds that are generated for her. I am asking that you help Kaiya. I know that we are in difficult economic times and you may not be able to help monetarily but please get the word out about Kaiya- write a blog post, tweet it, share the website with friends. I think this beautiful young lady deserves a chance to live a long happy life.
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You and the family have a terrific weekend.
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i'm gonna check out her site...
Once Kaiya gets her transplant, life will improve drastically. It'll be a tough regimen to follow (the anti-rejection meds), but it'll be easier for her to breathe, easier for her to live a more active life.
For anyone interested in life after transplant: http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/living-lung-donors-save-teenagers-life/article28562.html
Matt Joyce was one young man I had the pleasure of meeting. And his doctor, Mark Pian, AMAZING man. He devotes his life to helping kids life as normal a life as possible. Pian's wife is a nurse (wife as of 2004 -- don't know if that's changed), too. Taking care of kids is their business.