Today, Saturday, December 12th at 3:20PM, our darling boy turns eleven years old. And what a year this one has been, right?
We are still in awe. This boy is in double digits in his singular, astounding and miraculous life. What a blessing!
And even as we continue to wait for next scans and answers and medical stability of some kind – even as we turn the page on one of the most extraordinary years of his life, we are so thankful and blessed. And there’s something we’d like to tell you about in regards to all these blessings, because I think you might be able to come alongside us for this part now…
Over these last years, in the middle of this second diagnosis with its relapse, growth, and treatment, and endless waiting, there have been many individuals and organizations who have walked beside us in so many unique ways, but on this, Chase’s eleventh birthday, we’d like to share a very special ‘bearer of burdens’ with you: the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation.
Many of you will know the name ‘Anthony Rizzo’ from his place as the Chicago Cubs first baseman, but did you also know that Anthony was once in a hospital, being treated for cancer when he wasn’t that much older than Chase is now?
Anthony believes that an individual does not battle cancer alone, but that the whole family battles it together. The Mission of the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation is to raise money for cancer research and to provide support to children and their families battling the disease. The Foundation is run entirely by Anthony’s family, his close friends and his management team with Anthony providing oversight and leadership. All of us at the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation believe that every family deserves a fighting chance.
Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation mission statement
Our family has not only been recipients of the foundation’s generosity, but have watched so many others’ be assisted as well – from helping fund medical bills to shipping PPE during quarantine to funding grants endowing child life specialists on the oncology floors (ensuring every child has the resources they need) to simply walking among the families and saying “What do you need today? How can we help you right now?” Again and again, we have had the honor of watching this foundation step into the gap with so many families and so it’s with great joy that I encourage you – for Chase‘s sake – to be a part of this work.
In honor of Chase’s 11th birthday, would you consider giving to the Rizzo team? $11 for 11 years – or more! Every little bit helps.
Chase’s eleven years on this earth have been marked by the most incredible love and I’m so excited that – together – we can shower that same love on other families through the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation!
Click HERE to donate.
Thank you for sharing in Chase’s birthday joy with us!
So far, there have been 5,785,441.2 moments (the exact amount of minutes in eleven years), and by the grace of God, we will continue…
Moment by moment.
Praying daily for Chase and your family. Thankful that the troubles of this life are carried for us by the Savior. He holds His own in the palms of His mighty hands. Remember that mama. The wind and waves know His name. Rest in that. I’m honored to donate and celebrate Chase’s birthday. Each day is a gift !!!