Support Natalie as she "kicks cancer's ass!"

Many of you know Natalie's story, but for those who don't, she is one tough kid!    Natalie has always been a bright student and tremendous athlete.   When she was 12, she had a persistent sore throat.   Her mom, Eileen, insisted on a mono test and the results came back showing a very low white blood cell count, with the ultimate diagnosis of leukemia of the blood (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.)   Natalie went straight to University of MD Medical Center where she endured chemo and other painful tests and treatments.   Her incredible attitude was always focused on "beating cancer's ass."   And she did!  She was back to doing the things she loves-playing softball and field hockey and being with friends and family.   Then, just before this past Christmas, 15 year old Natalie found herself in excruciating pain; worse pain than she had felt in her prior treatments.   Her blood work looked fantastic- her counts were where they should be.   However, the cancer was back.  This time in her bone marrow.   The news was a blow, but Natalie's attitude was once again positive and she vows to once again "kick cancer's ass."   She began her aggressive month-long treatment this past Monday,  New Year's Eve.  She will have a week off and then will have another month of intense treatment, with a possibility of being in the hospital for six months of treatment.

Natalie is going to do her part.    We can do our part by helping with the fees that quickly add up such as the gas to and from Baltimore, meals, parking decks, co-pays to the hospital and labs, games and movies for Natalie to occupy the time, scarves for after radiation, etc.  As you all know, Tony and Eileen are giving, humble people.   They would never ask for monetary help.    Also, as you all know, Tony and Eileen would be the first to help someone else in their time of need.   Please consider giving any amount to help defray their costs and bring a little light to Natalie's battle.