Welcome 2012! It's so exciting to usher in a new year, and what a bright year we have planned for the Stephanie Vest Foundation. It's thrilling to report that we had a record-breaking fundraising season for the foundation. We are proud to announce that together we've collected over $26K to assist Kansas Citians fighting cancer. And as you know, our grants help to pay for the things that are sometimes overlooked by insurance plans. We help pay the day-to-day expenses that often "make or break" a family's existence during an extended illness.
Since the Pink Laundry 5K in October, we've been able to help two mothers - both fighting breast cancer. Using the race proceeds, we have been able to offer significant financial assistance to these families.
The first recipient is a young mother from Olathe who discovered a lump in her breast just after the birth of her second child. Because they have no family in town...it was difficult for her to care for her young children and clean the house during the months of chemotherapy. We were able to subsidize their house keeping expenses during this time. In addition, we helped coordinate travel expenses for her entire family of five to visit Oregon during the holidays. This was their first trip home since her diagnosis last spring.
The second recipient is a young mother from Wyandotte county who also discovered her breast cancer after the birth of a child. We were able to pay their mortgage for three months and some extraneous expenses while she has been unemployed due to chemotherapy treatments.
It is such a blessing to give...and to pay it forward to families in need. Thank you for you generous support in 2011. Stay tuned for big things happening in the near future.
As we make plans for 2012, it seemed fitting to share this wonderful quote that encapsulates the hope of a new year. Enjoy!
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