Rebecca

Rebecca's Original Message:

Kai, Toby, and I will be participating in the walk as part of "Team Baby Joseph." Joseph is a toddler in our neighborhood who was born with a rare blood cancer. He is only three months younger than Toby, and he has already known more pain and agony than most people will know in their lifetime. Despite all he has been through Joseph is a smiley happy little boy, who you just can't help but fall in love with. He has recently undergone his third round of very intense chemotherapy in hopes to rid him of his cancer. Hopefully, after his surgery in September to collect tissue samples from his organs, doctors will find him cancer free.

As you all know, I am not exactly the soft touch kind of person, but Joseph and his family's situation has touched me deeply. It is hard for me not to think about how lucky Kai and I are to have a healthy child in Toby, when you see another family having such a difficult time.

A follow-up message sent just last week:

I am pleased to let you all know that Joseph and his parent just received the best possible news -- the surgery to check for cancer traces was negative. This means that Joseph, while still needing precautionary treatments to avoid reoccurrence, is clear of cancer at this time. He will still be check regularly for years to ensure any changes are detected, but he is now on the road to being cancer free.

Thank you again for all of the support, and I hope this news finds you and you families all healthy and happy.

All the best,

Rebecca

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