Tuesday, June 24, 2014

The second signature to go on the helmet was signed by Wendy Ransom, founder of Emily's Power for a Cure and Emily's Proud mom.  Here is Emily's story.

Emily Carol Ransom was born on June 28, 2003 to Jonathon and Wendy Ransom in Chattanooga, TN.  She had 2 big brothers, Jon Pat and Max.  She was a happy and healthy 2 year old until the day she was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma.  She loved to swim and play with her brothers.  She loved the beach.  She loved all things pink and she loved her brothers, she loved her whole family.  She loved Dora but she also loved power rangers and Pokemon.  She always had a smile for everyone.  When she was diagnosed with cancer our world was turned upside down, but we found a way through love.  We fought her cancer bravely for 4 months.  She had several surgeries, feeding tube, many blood transfusions, 5 rounds of chemo, multiple hospital stays - sometimes for weeks at a time, and finally, her major resection surgery to remove the massive tumor that was taking over her body.  She went to heaven during that surgery.  That sweet and spunky, chubby little girl changed our world forever.  We will forever miss her smile, her voice and her kisses.  We have many memories of her, but we wish for so many more! 

Emily's Power for a Cure is her fight continued.  We continue in her honor for her friends and kids from all over the world.  It is our goal to find a cure for neuroblastoma and all types of childhood cancer.  

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