Valentines day for the CCA

Every year, 105.1 the buzz does a 28 hour "telethon/auction" called "Valentines day for the CCA." Every year, I spend the day listening to stories of children with cancer, who have overcome the odds, or who are battling it in the moment. Every year, each story touches my heart. CCA is the Childrens Cancer Association. If you are interested in making a donation, it's not too late. You can find information on www.1051thebuzz.com or call 1-877-656-5437 to make a donation. I guess this is a cause that is really close to my heart. When I was nine years old, my bone marrow shut down, I had no red blood cells, and the doctor told my parents that I had leukemia. That night, I had a blood transfusion, and my church surrounded me in prayer. The next day, the doctors came in and told me that they don't know what happened, but I was healthy and could leave. I spent the next few days, weeks, months, and still years checking my blood count regularly, but only had to deal with anemia. I've always thought about what might have been, or how things could have turned out so differently. I was so lucky. I AM so lucky!

These families are going through the toughest news of their lives, the kids are fighting cancer, and it is a disease that is tearing families apart. I have lost two close children to me to cancer. One child I used to babysit, and another from church. This year, another family in our church lost a child to cancer. It is something that causes so much pain to families, and to those around them. CCA helps to cushion the blow, it's not much, but it is something. Kids get "chemo-buddies" to help them take their mind off of the illness. CCA offers music programs, and many other programs to help kids. In addition, they have a cabin where families can go, be safe, and have a place to be together. They also provide plane tickets to families to be able to be with the children. CCA cares for the children, as well as their families. I believe in this cause.

So, if you can, think about giving to this cause. See what you can do. Every little bit helps!

Even buying a pizza from PAPA MURPHYS any time before 11 tomorrow, $1 from each pizza goes to CCA. You can even get their heart shaped pizza for only $7.99. We had pizza for dinner tonight, and it was wonderful knowing that we were helping a greater cause.

Tune in to 105.1 the buzz to hear more stories, and testimonies from the kids