Cami Strong + Cure the Kids
CANCER BLOWS! You can’t really prevent it, you definitely can’t stop it altogether, and not only does it take lives and cause the most horrific heartache, but it sucks the victim, and most times their families, completely dry; emotions, time AND money. Did I mention that CANCER SUCKS!?
Okay, there, I just had to get that out of the way because there’s no good phrase or sentence for me to use to start this post. And to be honest, when I’m about to get emotional, I turn towards being angry, instead of just being sad… I’m sure that says something about me. lol.
A few weeks ago I was laying in bed flipping through my Instagram feed, when I came across this:
I can’t even begin to tell you how hard it is for me to sit here and write this, and even worse, insert and collage these pictures. It literally breaks my heart, because of course, I think about my own sweet baby girls and how I would possibly feel if any of them were going through this; I’m a complete, sobbing mess.
” I know it may not be easy for you to read about all of this or look at certain Childhood Cancer photos but how do you think it feels to write about it, to live it? I would much rather be spending precious minutes with my daughter who is fighting for her precious life. It is not easy for you to read, well it is not easy for us to live, or even talk about for that matter, but the truth is, Cami can’t do it herself. I have to do it for her. How do you think it would make her feel if she heard someone say “sorry sweetheart but it’s just too sad to read about your reality”. Well, I’m sick of that mind set, I really am! So here’s what you can do to help Cami and other children with childhood cancer!“
THANK YOU!
Megan says
Poor Cami! I am 33 and a childhood cancer survivor. I know how it felt to be the one who was fighting for their lives, but now that I am a parent, I can't imagine what my parents felt. Its heartbreaking. This is amazing what PS I Adore You is doing.. I will go shop my heart out!
Chelsea says
Oh Shelley! The PS girls just forwarded me this post and I've been in tears reading it! I'm so glad I got to meet you at the garage sale that day. You are truly an amazing person to care the way you do. The love and support and words like these really do get me through the hard times! Thank you for being such a great friend through this all. XOXO
Denise says
I saw her story on the news. I am so grateful you have provided a way we can help her and other kids like her. It seriously broke my heart to watch her story.
brooke says
Cami's Mom is right, It is hard to read about the reality of childhood cancer. I have spent just a few min. learning about her fight. But now that my tears are gone, I have such a better perspective on life. Cami is an inspiration. Thanks for the post and info!
Unknown says
Sheesh, I'm a blubbering mess and this is the first time I'm hearing about beautiful Cami. I've followed two similar stories on Facebook, and it's true…those posts are incredibly hard to read, but I read them anyway. In the least, they heighten my awareness that life as we know it can change at any moment. I will share this post in every way that I can. Thank you for writing it, and introducing me to Cami :).
Carrie @ lovely etc. says
Wow, thanks for writing this post and letting us know about Cami's story. What an amazing opportunity to actually use shopping to help others. Thanks so much for sharing.
Brassy Apple says
Loved the post. My mom was just diagnosed with Breast Cancer last week so I feel like we've had cancer all "up in our face" for a few weeks!
Unknown says
Poor Cami! We just found out my 46 year old uncle has cancer too. My heart breaks everytime I hear the word cancer.
Jayme says
I'm so exciting that they found a match for this little sweet angel and that the donor said yes. Let's hope and pray that this will be all this brave girl needs to stay cancer free.
Jayme says
I'm so excited that they found a match for this little sweet angel and that the donor said yes. Let's hope and pray that this will be all this brave girl needs to stay cancer free.
Sarah - Roots and Wings says
My heart is breaking for Cami. I just signed up to receive the test kit to become a donor. God bless her and her family!
Sarah - Roots and Wings says
My heart is breaking for Cami. I just signed up to receive a test kit to become a donor. God bless Cami and her family!
Jacqui says
Thanks for posting this. Went to the site and made a donation ๐
Jacqui says
What a difficult post. The quote from Chelsea broke my heart and led me to the website to make a donation. The reality is sad, but I can at least do this. I hope it helps ease some of the burden.
Spoonchik says
I am very sorry to see this little girl go through this and her parents too. Thank you for sharing her story. She is in our prayers tonight.
Anonymous says
Thank you for sharing this, Shelley. I can't shop, but I can PRAY!
lynne says
so sad. such powerful pictures. the one of her with "cancer fears me" written on her head moved me to tears. my heart goes out to them.
tedison says
I just donated. Big hugs, loves and kisses to Cami and her family.XXXOOO from San Francisco
Kendra says
I am so sorry to hear this. I work with kids with cancer every day. I don't know what their plan is to treat her but here is a video of new things that are happening. I know a girl who has a similar story as Cami and was cured by this trial!
vimeo.com/54668275
Unknown says
My little guy is presently fighting leukemia. His 2 year treatment will be over around Christmas and I know I'll be looking over my shoulder . . . and praying it doesn't come back. I pray Cami and her family stay strong and she rids this cancer for good.
Kathy says
It is very sad and my friend lost her 8 year old daughter to Leukemia 2 years ago and I just posted a photo of her on my blog because it was her birthday and she would have been 10. Heartbreaking getting the news and a hard breaking schedule watching them go the treatment as well. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane, Australia
Adventures on the Farm says
Thank you for sharing I went and read about sweet Cami and was so inspired I signed up to join the registry saving just one life would be a blessing I couldnt even begin to describe. I too will shop my heart out!!
srpprcrftr says
I can't shop but I can pray also. It is such a hard thing. I see the ads on tv and it just breaks my heart. Our grandson was found to have stage 4 all thru his body just days before he was 14. He had to have several surgeries to rid him of the cancer. By the time he was 17 he was cancer free, Thank you God. I pray the same diagnosis for Cami, be cancer free. This is my first hearing about this. We were so lucky with our grandson since my son had especially good insurance so they were left with bills forever. Our grandson also had an excellent surgeon. He spent almost 2 yrs at home fighting the cancer. He's now almost 20 and is a sophomore in college. We are so grateful. Believe I will pray. We had lots of people praying for our grandson during his cancer fight, I believe all those prayers helped him fight it. Now for Cami and all the children fighting cancer.
Shabby Blue Shutters says
I love Cami!!!! She is inspiring and brave and I can't help but smile everytime I see her Picture with the boxing gloves. The P.S. I adore you website is awesome without a doubt. Cool stuff, Cute clothes, fun party goods…just everything one could want. Plus they featured my niece back in June, so you gotta love them. ๐ Love you Cami Stay Strong.