Hi friends,I just wanted take a serious moment to inform you about an important cause I learned about this week and to spread the word about "LungLeavin' Day."
Cameron wrote to me about his amazingly strong, beautiful, and inspirational wife, Heather, who was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare cancer that kills most people within 2 years of diagnosis. She had just given birth to their daughter, and was only given 15 months to live. After a year of life-saving surgery that included the removal of her left lung, LungLeavin' Day was born. This will be the 8th year of celebration -- on February 2nd.
Cameron explains, "The purpose of LungLeavin' Day is to encourage others to face their fears! Each year we gather around a fire in our backyard with friends and family, write our biggest fears on a plate and smash them into the fire. We celebrate for those who are no longer with us, those who continue to fight, for those who are currently going through a tough time in their life, and most importantly, we celebrate life!"
What a beautiful way to celebrate the release of fears. As a mom, I couldn't possibly imagine what it would be like to celebrate the beginning of a new life with the constant worry that you may have to leave your child behind.
Please visit the LungLeavin' Day page for more information about this special day, and join me in sending positive thoughts, prayers, and healing energy to this beautiful family.
Much love to the Von St. James family!
Gretchin
Here is Heather's amazing story of survival:
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