For any of us that were once children, and for many of us that still are, last Tuesday was a dream come true.
It was in a discussion with Jeff and Trudy (the woman we met fighting stage-4 ovarian cancer) that Jonnie asked, “What can we do to make a difference? What can we do to help people suffering from cancer?” To which Trudy replied, “If you ever meet a child with cancer, from the second you meet them to the time you say goodbye, give them a chance to be normal kids, allow them to forget for one moment that they do not have this disease. Give them a chance to be children and give their parents a chance to see this.”
The conversation with Trudy affected all of us and it was soon after this discussion that we got in touch with the Children’s Cancer Lifeline in Seattle. #71 on our list is “Take Kids on a Shopping Spree” and we wanted to do it with the kids Trudy was talking about. As it turns out, Levis, who loved what we were up to so much they’ve been helping us out with this year’s Tour, extended their support with a substantial grant to the Childrens Cancer Lifeline for not only the shopping spree, but also for food, gas and other necessities for the families of these brave kids!
big thanks to Levis for the continued support and generous donation to the kids & their families
And so it came to this: a big empty Toy’s R US, four small kids & four big kids, all standing at the gate and then bang… the shopping spree begins! Racing hot wheels down aisles, crashing remote control cars and getting buried by stuffed animals. It was like being in Neverland with more toys and less pirates. No one stopped smiling for the whole afternoon.
I can honestly say that I will remember this for the rest of my life. For it was in this moment that everything was finally simplified. There was no movie, no media, and no responsibilities - there were only 8 kids living their dreams and living exactly in the moment.
We cant thank you guys enough for letting us come along with you for that afternoon - you guys have inspired us to keep fighting for a lifetime. -TBL crew
Cool guys! Very, very cool!
Comment by Co9Mom — November 5, 2007 @ 1:37 am
YOU ROCK! The joy you have given to the children and their families will come back to you 10 fold! Here is a big air hug! ROCK ON!
PS: Thanks, you have helped to make one of my Things to do before I die….DONE!
Comment by Trudy — November 5, 2007 @ 8:19 am
Wouldn’t it be great if the guys posted a contact name and an email for someone @ Levi’s, so we can write them and tell them how much we appreciate them helping TBL to cross off #71 on the list.
And don’t forget to tell those corporate folks u own a pair or three of Levi’s!
Comment by Dan — November 5, 2007 @ 9:15 am
I would love to see the looks on those precious little faces as they had this experience with you. Do you have more pictures to share? Thank you for making it happen for them.
Comment by Ann — November 5, 2007 @ 5:20 pm
what an awsome thing to do. congratulations on making their day so much brighter and of course getting through another item on the list. I also wanted to thank Jonnie for posting on my blog and commenting on my life list. you guys are such an inspiration. jess.
Comment by Jessie — November 5, 2007 @ 10:57 pm
thats just incredible. wow. you guys are so amazing, and those kids must have had the time of their lives.
Comment by Danielle — November 6, 2007 @ 6:41 am
You guys are so awesome! I feel so blessed having you here in our city for a portion of your journey. You are putting smiles on faces that weren’t there before, giving the people who need it most, hope & happiness. I thank you, Seattle thanks you for that. Keep up your great work.
Comment by Tere — November 8, 2007 @ 10:09 am
thank you guys so much for doing that with the kids, it’s incredible! that is soo cool levis got food and gas for the families too!
Comment by Lida — November 13, 2007 @ 1:06 pm
Hi Guys!
i just love this site and the amazing work u guys r doing… Evertime i check out this site, i feel really inspired n happy!Wish u guys all the best for the other goals! tc…
Comment by pooja agarwal — November 18, 2007 @ 12:19 am
Comment by Joel — May 31, 2008 @ 7:29 pm
This one almost made me cry!
Comment by Jamie — June 1, 2008 @ 10:44 am
you guys are amazing
such a great thing to do for the kids
your an inspiration to everyone, and there should be more people out there like you who have done such great things as this
well done!!
Comment by Ryan — June 1, 2008 @ 12:29 pm
here is the contact for Levis, please write to them with your appreciation!
http://www.levistrauss.com/Company/ContactUs.aspx
Comment by tracy — June 1, 2008 @ 8:51 pm