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| Hello! My name is Alicia Hall. I am the proud, and apparently - completely INSANE, mother of a pediatric cancer patient. For nearly three years now, I have been part of a world I never imagined possible. I have come to love others' children as my own. I have opened my heart to strangers to help them understand the path of fire a cancer family walks. And worst of all, I have had to live with the knowledge that my child may not grow up... For all of these reasons, and a million more, I welcome you here. This website, and the insanity it will contain, is my concerted and personal effort to thumb my nose at the universe. I'm tired of the horrors of cancer. I'm tired of the statistics of cancer. I'm tired of the fall-out, side-effects, and daily rigors of cancer. And from the depths of my soul, I'm angry that tonight, a parent will be grieving their child - because the horrible beast won the battle. I'm declaring a personal war. I have decided to make the battle my own. I am tossing myself to the wolves, feeding myself to the lions...well, feel free to pick your sacrificial-lamb metaphor. I'm literally putting my keester on the line. I am pledging to lose 100 lbs, to try to get people to pledge per pound for pediatric cancer charities. The way I see it, my daughter's cancer was oh-so-generous in adding 60+ lbs to my bottom line. The least I can do is "give it back" by adding to the bottom line of a charity or two. Within this site, you will find a daily Fat-a-Thon blog, a blog about my speaking engagements, Brunhilda's blog (you'll just have to check it out to understand), links to pediatric cancer information and charities, and my very favorite section, Crazy Cancer Mom's Kids. If you're here out of rubber-necker-morbid-curiosity for the Fat-a-Thon, yay! That means my struggles are worth it. You are welcome to laugh with me, at me, or for me. (Seriously, you can't have "thin skin" and embark on a Fat-A-Thon!) But please, as you peruse my perils of pudge - don't forget to meet one or two of my Kids. These children are my heroes and my inspiration. I promise you, they will change you forever... So, there you have it. I am willing to do anything to get the word out about "my Kids". I have been blessed to be able to continue to hug, smooch, tickle, and enjoy my daughter. Memories and time are what I wish for everyone in this fight. Please, take a moment to laugh with me - then two moments to love and appreciate the children in your life. Each day with a child is a blessing, ask any cancer family... - Alicia Hall |
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| Welcome to my heart-wish. |
| One child lost is too many, One child saved... Can change the World. Alicia Hall |
| One child lost is too many, One child saved... Can change the World. Alicia Hall |
| Want to meet them? Watch this video! Meet the Children of Cancer And yes, the quote at the end is mine, and the picture of the father and child are my husband and daughter. And yes, this video makes me cry too. These faces, these children... are my heart. |
| I still have 4 entire sections to add to this site and pages of writing to add. PLEASE Check back often for new entries, new sections, new kids. While I would have preferred to have it perfect before publishing, I wanted to make sure I made it for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Thank You |
| Who are you? What is this site all about? |
| While the purpose of this site is serious - I'm not. I'm pledging to lose weight publicly...obviously I can laugh at myself. Click on the link below to my Blubber Blog to read my daily musing about life on a diet. Most days, I hope I can at least make you smile. Some days, you may laugh until milk comes out your nose... No promises You can find a link to the Blubber Blog from most pages in the site. |
| I'm crazy enough that I'm willing to prove to you I'm losing the weight. If you're brave...feel free to click the link |
Raising awareness of Childhood Cancer and money for Pediatric Cancer Research by encouraging you to pledge time or resources as I lose weight. Feel free to laugh! Then, take a few minutes to learn, and a few more to learn to care.. |
Crazy Cancer Mom wants to know: How many times have you heard about Brittany's custody battle? How many times did you hear about Childhood Cancer during September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month?!!! Think about it. |
| Avalon my daughter, my hero and Her Daddy my husband, my best friend |
| Facing with pediatric cancer with some humor, some hard work... and a whole lot of heart. |
| Sissies love you even when you're bald... |
| 3000 children will die of pediatric cancer this year. One is too many... |
| Think of your child sitting with 3 of her friends. One of the children will develop lifelong major health problems. One of the friends will grow up healthy, strong and perfect. One of the four children will have minor, annoying health problems, but grow up to lead a productive life. And one of the children...will not be here next year. These are the statistics and reality of Childhood Cancer. In my daughter's group, we were lucky. She only has lifelong, major health issues. Would you want your child to have to play in this group? |
| After brain surgery to implant a shunt. The shunt is for brain damage caused by chemotherapy. |
| One person CAN make a difference. You can reach out and change the life of someone else...you have the power within you. |