My name is Elizabeth Rice and I am the oldest sister of Juli Ann Smolinski Radz. My sister was diagnosed in March of this year with breast cancer, last year with thyroid cancer, and the year before that, with kidney cancer. She has 9 children under the age of 26, all still living at home. Juli has tried going into work since June but has not been able to make a full day.

I think everyone who lives in Alsip has come across one of these kids. They are kind, loving, and giving. Their parents need help. They won’t ask because they are the givers, not the takers. Please, if you can find it in your heart, $5, 10, 15 any amount will help. Remember, this is a family of 11. Please storm the heavens if you can’t physically donate. They love their community of Alsip and are counting on you for help. Thank you, the Smolinski family.