Big Hero in a Little Body!!

I am sure that some of you are aware but some may not be. There is an eigth grader at our school who was diagnosed with leukemia a couple of months ago and times have been real tough for the whole family. McKenzie is an extraordinary young lady. My heart has been weighed heavily by this situation and I ask that you all keep little McKenzie and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Friday night our school held a student versus faculty basketball game to raise money for McKenzie and her family. I am so pleased to say that they raised over $5000 and that we, the geriatrics, WON!!!!!!

It was a great night! Filled with thousands of emotions. The audience was surprised when McKenzie made an appearance at the game. She sat in the balcony with her family because she can not risk getting sick. It was so wonderful to see this young girl who has so much reason to be miserable just smile so big! One of her good friends sang Rascal Flats song "Skin" and that was about all I could take and I got a little shook up, but who wouldn't. It was a very humbling experience to be able to say that I participated in such a great benefit. It you get the chance check out McKenzie's website and you will see just what I am talking about. http://www.mckenzieleigh3.webs.com/



We wear orange for Mckenzie!! This is what we
looked like after the game, did I mention that we
WON!!!!!



Michele is fired up and ready to kick butt!!

Jeff is chilling ready to get it on!!

Pep talk from our coach!

DID I MENTION THAT WE WON!!!!!!!!!!! 50-36 (I think)