Dear Family & Friends,
The first RMH Walk for Kids we attended felt like a blur. At the time, Hannah was still in the PICU, and Amanda and I were facing the unimaginable: how much damage had been done to her brain, what her quality of life would be, and whether she would ever be able to breathe on her own again. We stood there on that chilly morning, surrounded by the laughter and joy of our two little boys, the kids playing around us and everyone's joy; while in our hearts, we were carrying heavy, life-altering decisions.
It was such a powerful experience—a sea of love and support that felt like an island in the midst of our sorrow. The volunteers, the fundraisers, the college cheerleaders, other walking teams—everyone there was helping raise money to ensure families like ours had a safe, caring place to stay, so we didn’t have to worry about hotel costs or meals and could simply focus on being close to our daughter and our family. That kindness was a lifeline, and we are forever grateful for it.
This year marks the 6th Walk for Kids we’ve attended, and each year, we’ve committed to continue supporting this incredible organization. We do it to honor our daughter, her resilient fighting spirit, and all the families who, like us, face unimaginable challenges. No one ever expects to be in this position, and I pray that none of you ever will, but the need is real—and our family will forever be thankful that RMH is there to help.
This year, our goal is to raise enough funds to cover what it cost for all of us to stay at the RMH during that difficult time, all our extended family—an estimated $5,000. We would love to exceed that goal, but this is our minimum target for this year. Every donation, no matter the size, helps provide a place of refuge for families with children in Tucson area hospitals who are receiving critical care, whether for a sudden injury, cancer treatment, or birth abnormalities.
The volunteers at RMH are truly special angels. Their care gave us the strength to weather our darkest days, and we will forever hold them in our hearts. Thank you for considering donating to this beautiful cause. Your generosity helps keep families close when they need it most, and for that, we will be eternally grateful.
Please Donate, Please Come to the walk, and celebrate with us!! THANK YOU!!!
The Blake Family
