I have followed the story of Liam Witt for some time now through his parents blog (http://princeliamthebrave.blogspot.com/2007_03_01_archive.html). This brave little boys fight with cancer inspired his parents to found Cookies For Kids Cancer. Being able to follow Liam's story so closely lead to emotional connection that I never expected. Needless to say that his sudden death on Monday, January 24, 2011 was like a punch in the gut. While I do not even pretend to imagine the sadness and greif that his parents are feeling, I still find myself crying for this child. To have lived such a short life and to have felt so much illness in that time is a nightmare at best.
Liam's parents have asked that we take the sadness and turn it into motivation. They are asking that everyone who can please oraganize a Cookies for Kids Cancer cookie sale or donate to the cause. All the proceeds go directly to fund research and delevopment of treatments to help children who, like Liam, are fighting for their lives everyday. Many of these children also depend on blood and platelet transfusions, so if you can, please consider donating at your local blood bank.
Please, share Liam's story. Help his parents carry on their wonderful work and keep Liam's memory alive.
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