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Team Mia- Kicking Cancer's Butt One Day at a Time

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On Friday April 19, 2019 our lives changed forever. Our daughter Mia Brianne Gates had been diagnosed with Stage III Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma. Cancer, our 4-year-old was diagnosed with cancer. I have read of other parents receiving their child’s diagnoses and they said it feels like the wind was knocked out of them. That is exactly how it felt. It felt like a hard punch to the gut and no matter what I did, I could not catch my breath. It took a minute to let the news sink in. Since the diagnosis we have been trying to make sense of this and nothing makes sense. There are a lot of why questions? Why her? Why any child? In what cruel world do we live in where children get sick with Cancer and other diseases? Mia’s is now at the point where she requires constant care. The once independent little girl who captured the hearts of many with just a smile is now at the point where walking on her own has even become difficult. Due to the necessity of Mia needing care, I have forgone teaching opportunities so I can stay home with Mia. Brian is currently the family’s sole provider and unfortunately, his company changed insurance companies this year and there is a lot that is not covered.  Please help us help Mia as she begins this fight. She is such a special girl and I know she is destined for great things. We are selling silicone bracelets to help raise money for medical bills and other necessary expenses. The bracelets are red and grey swirled. The front of the bracelet says, “Team Mia” and the back says “Faith-Hope-Strength.” They are available in an adult one size fits all and in a youth size. All money raised will be going towards caring for Mia. To place your order, leave a comment with how many bracelets you would like. Feel free to reach out to me directly with where to mail the bracelets. Thank you all for your support during this difficult time. We are truly overwhelmed with the outpour of love and support. Words cannot express how much everything you have done means to our family. You all are amazing. https://www.facebook.com/groups/teammiakickingcancersbuttonedayatatime/

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  • Jamie Haley
    • $50 
    • 5 yrs

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Julia Richelle
Organizer
Dublin, OH

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