Above are before and after pictures of Allie, the child of life-long friends, as she donated her hair to Locks of Love in Emily's honor. Soon after she learned of Emily's diagnosis, Allie made it a goal to donate her hair. On her 10th birthday she went through with it and had her hair cut to donate 10 inches in honor of Emily. It takes 6 donations to actually make a wig, so Allie's hair will be included in a wig that will go to a child with cancer to help them have a normal life coping with their chemo. We want to thank Allie for her support and her giving spirit. I know this experience has made me think much more about giving and about people who need support. It's really inspirational to see a 10-year-old who already gets it. Thanks, Allie, from the Peppers!
If you are interested in donating hair there are several organizations such as Locks of Love. If you are like me and you don't have hair to donate :-) there are a lot of other great organizations and ways to get involved such as the Make-a-Wish Foundation and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to name just a few.
Emily continues to do very well. She is active, and almost %100 of the neuropathy is gone, meaning her gait is back to normal and she is no longer limping. Her lab levels are low but that's to be expected in this phase of chemo. Tonight is her last pill of Phase 2 and then it is a break and on to phase 3.
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I'm always so glad to hear how well Emily is doing. Even when she has a down day, it still sounds inspirational and pretty good (all things considered). Obviously, as parents, I can't really imagine how hard it must be. But I'm glad for the volume of good news I read.
I actually did a double take when I saw the most recent posting about Allison. The "before" picture looks sooooo much like Sophia. Sophia has been talking ALL the time now about donating her hair for Emily. She had her talent show performance Thursday and Friday (she was a rocker with spray painted hair...long was important) and is now ready to actually do it. She told me she wants a chin-length bob. I couldn't believe that Allison's story/hair is almost identical. Anyway, I just showed Sophia the picture and she was so excited. She said that was exactly the way she wanted her hair.
Anyway, you all are in our thoughts constantly. Hang in there with the good news!
Love, Lyn, Mike, Sophia, and Trevor
What wonderful, caring friends Emily has. It speaks volumes to what a great person she is! Locks of Love is a great organization. Hope all is going well today.
Way to go Allison! Thanks for your love and care.
We're happy Emily continues to be strong and doing well, considering the situation. May you have a nice break from the chemo, sweet Emily.
Lots of prayers and love,
Auntie Diana ~^..^~ and Uncle Marty
How sweet and special for Allison to donate her hair! What a great friend and really adorable pictures.
Lots of love,
Uncle Patrick & Auntie Leah
Yay, Allie! Great photos too.
So good to read about the neuropathy being nearly gone and how Emily is no longer limping! ~ hugs, Jane
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