Running for Something Bigger than Yourself- the Pink Run
At the fragile age of 4 months, our youngest child, Vianna, was stricken with leukemia . The news hit us hard and it forever changed our lives. The prognosis was bad- Infantile leukemia, had far worse outcome than childhood leukemia. A very grim picture was painted by the 2 of the 3 pediatric hematologists we consulted and her chances of survival beyond infancy was slim. One doctor from St. Lukes Medical Center , however was optimistic; assuring us that 60% of his patient survived- he only had 3. With our friends and relatives fervent prayers and with God's magnificent grace , our dear Yanna, is now in remission and is celebrating her one year on Earth. It is for this reason that my wife and I decided to run in her honor in the Pink Run - a race for people with cancer, a celebration of the gift we call Life. We dedicate this run to her; even wore a special-made metallic pin with her picture on it (from Abby Ponce) . We love you Yanna dearest. We th...