JULIE’S STORY
TURNING TRAGEDY INTO KINDNESS
JULIE'S STORY
In January 2018, Julie’s grandfather was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was gone for long periods while getting treatment and missed out on Julie’s concerts, recitals and weekly visits.
MORE LIFE
After a long, hard fight, her grandfather passed away in January 2019. Julie wrote a beautiful and touching goodbye letter to him. She actually read it to him in the hospital hours before he passed. Watching her was poignant and painful
INSPIRED
In those months, Julie watched her grandfather, who lived such an active life, endure many obstacles with cancer. And she wanted to do something for others who are also facing this disease.
IN TIME
Months later, Julie held bake sales, was hired as a mother’s helper and accepted generous donations. At only 13 years old,
she raised $1400.00
GIVING
And with those funds, she created elaborate care packages for cancer patients at the Hospital.
CANCER FREE
When she gave the bags out personally, the patients were so deeply touched. Many cried and it was such a meaningful experience watching our daughter connect on such a deep level with strangers.
Julie got to see and hear firsthand just how impactful it is to give to others, and I think the experience will stay with her and move her to act accordingly for the rest of her life.