I'm sure you have all heard us talk of the amazing Strong Family in Santa Barbara. Their precious baby Gwendolyn was born just a few months before Jack, perhaps that is why we feel such a connection to them. Sadly, their adorable daughter was born with SMA, the #1 genetic killer of children under the age of two. Gwendolyn just celebrated her 20th month-iversary and continues to delight and inspire her family, friends and even strangers. In addition to the MANY efforts her parents, Bill and Victoria, make to increase attention and funding for SMA, they have established the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation. They will be traveling via RV to Mississippi on June 21st and are trying to raise $50,000 to help find a cure for SMA (100% of money raised goes to their foundation). If you have not already visited their website, we encourage you to check it out. If you have not signed their petition to cure SMA...DO IT NOW!!!! It will only take 30 seconds! If you are interested in sponsoring a mile, two (or maybe ten) please do so.
Rob and I are inspired daily by the courage we see demonstrated by the Strongs. We have strived to be better parents for Jack based on the example set for us by the Strongs. They are truly amazing. We are sure you will be inspired by them too.
Click this link to sponsor their journey:
http://sponsoramile.com/
Click here to visit their website:
http://www.gwendolynstrong.com/
Click here to sign the Petition to cure SMA:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/182/petition-to-cure-SMA
We can only imagine how our lives would be altered forever if Jack had been born with SMA. Please take the time to help the babies and children afflicted by this dreadful disease. Thanks.
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