As you know from my previous post, I am a “Team Mary” member in the Man/Woman of the year campaign to fight blood cancers. The campaign does not end until May 13th, and honestly, with all the holidays, birthdays, school events of the season have me so busy that I was getting a little bit tired, and was really having a hard time summoning the energy to put out the word about the campaign. Then, staring at me from about 675 unread emails, I saw this one in my inbox from Blanca Garcia, mother to Celeste, the Girl of the Year for the campaign.

Her email reminded me that the very least I can do to help these brave families whose lives were so painfully affected by disease is to keep the momentum going for the campaign and remind you to PLEASE give whatever you can to Team Mary so that LLS can save more lives like Celeste’s. Forward this link to as many people you possibly can, even if it might annoy them, even if you feel awkward doing it, just do it anyway. Every little bit helps! Click here to give, and below you can read Blanca’s email to the team members.

Hello 2011 MWOY Candidates,
Hope this e-mail finds you well. I wanted to take this opportunity to share some awesome news about my daughter Celeste :)Please take a moment to read the attachment. (It was intended to reach you much sooner). Words can not nearly express the gratitude I have in my heart for what you are doing to help fight blood cancer(s). I hope a day will come when cancer can be prevented and that all lives can be saved. I believe that all your efforts and time is getting us that much closer…Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!
Sincerely,
Blanca & Gilbert Garcia

And she attached this: