Transporting the Brave
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, we wanted to take a moment to list a few things we’re grateful for this year and every year.
1) First and foremost, we’re grateful for every brave rider we drive. If we had one wish, it would be that there would be no need for what we do — that kids would not get sick in the first place. Until that time comes, we’re grateful for the opportunity to make a difference.
What a month Transporting the Brave! Our brave riders have kept us very busy in all sorts of weather. We did 22 runs last month, with three done by volunteer drivers. Our schedule includes several kiddos who are actively in treatment, in recovery from bone marrow transplant, or going to off-treatment follow ups. Every one of our young riders faces challenges in their fight against cancer, and we’re honored to help alleviate at least one worry for them. You can help by sponsoring a ride — click below for options!
This is our brave warrior, Fatima, who is battling a brain tumor. She is one of 4 new riders we’ve driven this month, along with our regular kiddos. As many of you already know, September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. We definitely do not need a special month to remind us of this awful disease — we live with the reality every day — but this month did remind us of the bigger picture of childhood cancer. 46 kids are diagnosed with cancer every day. We know we can’t help them all, but we also know that we can make a difference for the ones who need us. When you sponsor a ride for kids like Fatima, you are helping us in our mission of Transporting the Brave.
I don’t always share the deep, intense feelings that go along with operating Daniel’s Care Van, but I’m going to try now.
Yesterday we picked up our first brave rider for Angel Flight West. It was hard for me, very hard. I can not share this family’s story because it is not mine to tell and it is still being written, but believe me when I say very few things have shaken me like this story, a real story, did. [Read more…]
Thank you so much for your participation in the Daniel’s Care Van annual kickball tournament. Your efforts are helping to Transport the Brave! We simply could not operate for the coming year without this event. You are a hero to all our brave riders! Please review the following information prior to game day this Saturday.
Registration at 1:00 — Games start at 2:00
The tournament takes place this Saturday, August 25th. Registration begins at 1:00. Please allow yourself enough time to get registered so we can start the games promptly at 2:00. The location is Oakhurst Park at 9311 Lark Bunting Drive, Westminster, CO 80021. Look for the registration table near the pavilion. All players must check in at the registration table. [Read more…]