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Gratitude
The start of 2021 is beginning with nothing but positivity, joy and a strong belief that miracles happen every day. Rather than list a slew of resolutions that may or may not be feasible (as COVID taught us), I have Read more…
Advocacy
Merry Christmas
We all need a little hope as we close out this incredibly unique year. 2020 brought a lot of pain and setbacks to our fight for a cure, but it did not squash our hope and determination to keep fighting Read more…
Partners/Philanthropy
For the Birds!
Bird Feeders Galore! Feeding wild birds is the perfect way to add some calm to your life, and to contribute to a great cause! Use discount code “MAX” to get 15% off a bird feeder from MoreBirds.com. Plus, they’ll donate Read more…
Advocacy
The Greater Good
2020 has been nothing short of a dumpster fire of a year. I kept joking that Biblical locusts were about to descend upon the world. The joke was pretty funny until videos of locusts taking over the Middle East interrupted Read more…
Advocacy
No Research, No Treatment, No Hope
Only 4% of Federal Research Funding is Dedicated to Pediatric Cancer and the 5-year Survival Rate is 2%. Rare Pediatric Diseases are Mostly a Death Sentence for a Life that Never Began. Today is a terrible anniversary for my dear Read more…
Advocacy
Maxwell’s Favorite Thing – Riley
Maxwell was newly diagnosed with SLC6A1 and no doctor knew anything about it. More disheartening, no doctor wanted to learn. I was feverishly reading anything I could get my hands on that could help my innocent little baby. I was full Read more…
Community
Golf Tournament
The 1st Inaugural Milestones for Maxwell Golf Tournament will be held on August 17th, 2020 at Fossil Trace Golf Course in Golden, Colorado. We have another EXCITING announcement! The fabulous and talented Denise Plante from The Bull 106.7 will be Read more…
Advocacy
Home Cuts for A Cure
Who Needs a Haircut!?! Especially a Home Cut!?! We have decided to have some fun with our hair while raising awareness for SLC6A1. I have never laughed so hard in my life with #HomeCutsForACure. Exhibit A: Mark Freed with a Read more…
Advocacy
Striving for Mediocrity
Learn to be Thankful for What you Already Have, While you Pursue all that You Want – Jim Rohn A month ago, I sat in the waiting room as Maxwell finished up his horse therapy session. Gone are the Read more…
Community
A Birthday to Remember
I had planned a massive birthday party for the twins with a music class, Peppa the Pig appearance, lots of decorations and of course, good food. Unfortunately, COVID19 reset all expectations and plans for the world. At Some Point You Read more…