$4,580 raised
Emma's campaign for The MAGIC Foundation
Dear Family and Friends,
Every letter I've ever written to the world regarding the Magic Foundation has felt scripted. Quite like a school project that my parents were gunning for me to pull an A on in my younger years. The words never flowed right and I was just a kid so in reality, I just really wanted to go outside and play. I wanted this letter to be different. It was never that I didn't understand the value of the foundation and what it had to offer to my family and other families going through the same difficulties. I always understood the magnitude of this part of my life. It was more so that as I grew older, it got harder and harder to put into words what it means to me. It's still hard, because my love for the foundation continues to grow, but I'm going to try and give it my best shot.
What is the MAGIC foundation? My knee jerk response to this question would be and always is, it's this awesome organization for children with rare growth deficiencies such as my brother, Kevin. The convention provides a safe haven for children with these rare diseases to interact with others just like themselves. A place where they can feel "normal" and free of judgment. All the while, as the children are distracted by fun activities and new friends, the parents are able to absorb as much information as possible regarding the special needs of their child. It's this insanely beneficial community provided to families in need of information to properly care for their kid.
On a more personal level, what is the Magic Foundation to me? It's a very large part of what made me the person I am today. A little back story for those of you who do not know, my brother Kevin has a very rare disease called Mccune Albright Syndrome. It's a disorder that affects him physically and mentally. He wasn't expected to live past a year, then two, and so on and so forth. As many of you know, Kev has defeated all odds time and time again. The biggest feat of them all being October through December of 2015, when his heart stopped beating for nearly thirty minutes as a result of a procedure he needed that was so harsh on his fragile body.
I'm forever grateful for the individuals that took part in pushing that hard to keep my brother alive. I get chills whenever I hear my parents speak of that day and the assembly line that fell into place to do what needed to be done to keep my him with us. MAGIC was a shoulder to lean on every step of the way. This was a three month battle, and we had people, no not just people, family, checking in on us every single day. My parents were practically never alone, countless different members of our MAGIC family took the time out of their busy lives to come stay with them when they could. Some were even present as the doctors and nurses busted through seven of Kevin's ribs bringing him back to life. The kind of love and support that all of these families offer each other in their times of need is a large part of what motivates me on a day to day basis. The positivity that those affected by these diseases and disorders have obtained fuels me. I'm nothing less than inspired by these people and so grateful to be considered a part of the MAGIC family. If I could take away the hardships Kevin has been dealt I would in an instance, but to disregard the good that has come from our connection to MAGIC would be nothing short of criminal. Pick a state, any state, and I most likely have MAGIC family there and a place to crash. The bonds that form here at the MAGIC foundation is like nothing else I've ever experienced.
This year I've decided to switch things up a little bit (as per usual). You all have been a blessing assisting me through walks, swims, and even a Tough Mudder throughout the years. This year, I've got my heart set on something a little different, but very similar to the Tough Mudder event. There's a Spartan race on December 7th, 2019 and my goal is to raise at least 10,000 dollars. The profound effect your donations have on our struggling families can never be measured, but most assuredly are appreciated. We thank you for all you have done in the past and will continue to do now and in the future. We are truly blessed to have all of you in our lives.
P.S. To learn more about what the MAGIC Foundation has meant to our family, you can go to the link below and see an interview with my parents (Rich & Jeannie) and Kevin.
http://www.thedoctorsvideos.com/video/26456/McCune-Albright-Syndrome
You can also learn more about the MAGIC Foundation at www.magicfoundation.org.
We can be reached at: [email redacted], [email redacted], or [phone redacted] (please leave a message or text if there is no answer)
Check can be made payable to The MAGIC Foundation and mailed to:
Emma Buckley
12171 sw 52 ct
Cooper City, FL, 33330
Every letter I've ever written to the world regarding the Magic Foundation has felt scripted. Quite like a school project that my parents were gunning for me to pull an A on in my younger years. The words never flowed right and I was just a kid so in reality, I just really wanted to go outside and play. I wanted this letter to be different. It was never that I didn't understand the value of the foundation and what it had to offer to my family and other families going through the same difficulties. I always understood the magnitude of this part of my life. It was more so that as I grew older, it got harder and harder to put into words what it means to me. It's still hard, because my love for the foundation continues to grow, but I'm going to try and give it my best shot.
What is the MAGIC foundation? My knee jerk response to this question would be and always is, it's this awesome organization for children with rare growth deficiencies such as my brother, Kevin. The convention provides a safe haven for children with these rare diseases to interact with others just like themselves. A place where they can feel "normal" and free of judgment. All the while, as the children are distracted by fun activities and new friends, the parents are able to absorb as much information as possible regarding the special needs of their child. It's this insanely beneficial community provided to families in need of information to properly care for their kid.
On a more personal level, what is the Magic Foundation to me? It's a very large part of what made me the person I am today. A little back story for those of you who do not know, my brother Kevin has a very rare disease called Mccune Albright Syndrome. It's a disorder that affects him physically and mentally. He wasn't expected to live past a year, then two, and so on and so forth. As many of you know, Kev has defeated all odds time and time again. The biggest feat of them all being October through December of 2015, when his heart stopped beating for nearly thirty minutes as a result of a procedure he needed that was so harsh on his fragile body.
I'm forever grateful for the individuals that took part in pushing that hard to keep my brother alive. I get chills whenever I hear my parents speak of that day and the assembly line that fell into place to do what needed to be done to keep my him with us. MAGIC was a shoulder to lean on every step of the way. This was a three month battle, and we had people, no not just people, family, checking in on us every single day. My parents were practically never alone, countless different members of our MAGIC family took the time out of their busy lives to come stay with them when they could. Some were even present as the doctors and nurses busted through seven of Kevin's ribs bringing him back to life. The kind of love and support that all of these families offer each other in their times of need is a large part of what motivates me on a day to day basis. The positivity that those affected by these diseases and disorders have obtained fuels me. I'm nothing less than inspired by these people and so grateful to be considered a part of the MAGIC family. If I could take away the hardships Kevin has been dealt I would in an instance, but to disregard the good that has come from our connection to MAGIC would be nothing short of criminal. Pick a state, any state, and I most likely have MAGIC family there and a place to crash. The bonds that form here at the MAGIC foundation is like nothing else I've ever experienced.
This year I've decided to switch things up a little bit (as per usual). You all have been a blessing assisting me through walks, swims, and even a Tough Mudder throughout the years. This year, I've got my heart set on something a little different, but very similar to the Tough Mudder event. There's a Spartan race on December 7th, 2019 and my goal is to raise at least 10,000 dollars. The profound effect your donations have on our struggling families can never be measured, but most assuredly are appreciated. We thank you for all you have done in the past and will continue to do now and in the future. We are truly blessed to have all of you in our lives.
P.S. To learn more about what the MAGIC Foundation has meant to our family, you can go to the link below and see an interview with my parents (Rich & Jeannie) and Kevin.
http://www.thedoctorsvideos.com/video/26456/McCune-Albright-Syndrome
You can also learn more about the MAGIC Foundation at www.magicfoundation.org.
We can be reached at: [email redacted], [email redacted], or [phone redacted] (please leave a message or text if there is no answer)
Check can be made payable to The MAGIC Foundation and mailed to:
Emma Buckley
12171 sw 52 ct
Cooper City, FL, 33330
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