We aren't looking for a cure

This morning I went on my run. Just a nice 7 miler to get my legs under me because I've been feeling a little flat. I went by myself and no music either. Quite honestly this was a new and terrifying experience for me. I didn't want to be stuck alone with my own thoughts for a whole 45 minutes and I was afraid it would seem like forever. It was miserably cold for April which I hated. At this point I should finish runs drenched in sweat, not barely able to move my fingers because there isn't much to me so I get cold as soon as it drops under 70. So during this 45 minutes of just me and my thoughts (and the occasional awkward glance at my pale white thighs) I thought a lot about what Wendie's Wish was doing and I thought a lot about a little boy named Charlie. First, I would like to say that as of right now Wendie's Wish aims to work in Georgetown and the Bryan/College Station area solely because that is where we have Directors who can tend to families needs. Charlie is from the Dallas area and honestly we almost passed on this opportunity because of that reason. Thankfully, Amy Washington had already made plans to raise funds for this little boy so we decided to partner with her in an agreement that we would match every donation given to Team Charlie up to $1000. This will take place at the Red Poppy Fest in Georgetown on Saturday from 10-5 and I strongly encourage you to come out. Learn about us, learn about Charlie, or simply just love someone you may never meet (Shameless advertising over). In leading up to this weekend I have gotten to learn a lot about this four year old and his fight. I could sit here and give you the huge story and type through tears but I'm not going to. You can go to our site and read the stories tab for that. What I will say is he is exactly what I envisioned two years ago when we wanted to go on a bike trip.
We tossed around just exactly what it was going to be that we did. Obviously we could have gone the "For the Cure" route. But we didn't. What I'm not saying is that route is wrong, I am saying it was wrong for us. As much as I would love to see a cure and I hope that it's found one day and doctors and scientists continue to do their thing and that money is continually donated to those causes. I want to meet people. It's who I am and who I always will be. I want to be a part of a direct hope brought to those people. That's where our heart's at Wendie's Wish have lied from the very beginning. That is where they will continue to be for as long as you guys allow us to operate.
That being said Thank you for the support that you have given. Not just to us but to people like Charlie who need a community. Who need a hope. I'm thinking there's a good chance we can be both of those to quite a few people.