In support of pediatric and infantile cancer, a small way you can take action.

I couldn’t let this month go by without doing or saying something. 

This whole month has been a mix of joy and pain for myself and our family. While experiencing the joy of our 3rd child being born, the daily posts and calls of action towards the pediatric cancer world have also been daily reminders of the fact that our son is not here to complete our family of 5. 

Our family has continued to outwardly stay in the fight with fundraising towards our local pediatric oncology clinic and research as a whole since Drew passed away so suddenly January of 2015. I’ve also chosen to stay in the fight in a bit of a quieter way as well. I don’t talk a lot about it nor do I ever really request assistance in doing them. It’s my quiet time to just be … be in my grief, reflect on our journey and Drew’s life and pray for each little one that we provide onesies for. It does my heart good to know that these simple little onesies that helped us so much during treatment may help ease the walk of another family forced to walk the same walk and it’s a way to keep Drew’s name and legacy very much alive in a positive way.

I’ve been so fortunate for a very special partnership with The Claire Parker Foundation (http://claireparkerfoundation.org/what-we-do/drews-cruisers/) who funds and supports our cause, but this blog post today is my way of calling YOU to action if you so feel led to support the littlest ones facing this fight. 

What we do: Adapt onesies for babies undergoing cancer treatment who’s only option for IV access is what’s called a Hickman line catheter in their little chests.

Who we help: Any baby or toddler that wears a onesie undergoing cancer treatment.

How it helps: Our onesies keep the central line out of their hands and mouths in hopes of preventing infections or accidental dislodgments.

The cost to them: FREE

How YOU can help: Send very gently used or new onesies my way. They can be short or long sleeve, boy, girl or neutral in pattern. We are in need of 6, 9, 12 and 18 month onesies currently. Email me at drewscruisers@claireparkerfoundation.org with any questions or contact information on where to mail them.

A couple of sweet faces we’ve recently been able to help: