Reach Out to a Child Who Needs Your Help

Let's try an experiment: I want you to sit back, close your eyes, and think of all the blessings you have in your life. Can you walk?... Can you see the sunrise?... Can you breathe without assistance?... Are your kids healthy?... I think what you'll find is that most of us who complain about the "problems" in our everyday lives really aren't problems at all when it comes right down to what matters and what's important. Unfortunately, it isn't like that for everyone.

6 months ago, Brooke Alexander was just like any other 3 year old girl. She liked to sing and dance, had a big imagination, and had every reason to look forward to all the joys life brings. However, Brooke has since been diagnosed with an inoperable stage 3 brain cancer and now really needs your help. On Thursday, December 6th, 2007, the Talbert Family Foundation is sponsoring a fundraising event for Brooke at the Queensridge Community Clubhouse. If you're not familiar with them, The Talbert Family Foundation is an organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to families with members suffering from catastrophic illnesses, primarily cancer - truly an altruistic organization.

A separate fund has been set up in Brooke's name as part of their "TFF Kids" program. The Talbert Family Foundation will donate 100% of the monies received to Brooke and her family to help with medical and day to day expenses brought on by her cancer, including the coverage of medical costs, travel to California to be treated by specialists, incidentals for her travels, and nursing care for her at home while her mother works to support the rest of her family.

The fundraiser coincides with Brooke's birthday, so please RSVP to attend her "Birthday Party". If there's anyway you can help either by donating to the fund itself or perhaps donating an item for that night's silent auction, please do. No donation is too small and anything helps. If you can't attend the party but would like to donate to the cause of saving this girl's young life, please contact Christine Wilson by email or by phone at 702-349-0065 for more information. In addition, you can find out more about Brooke's Birthday Party Fundraiser by visiting the Talbert Family website or Brooke's CaringBridge site.

Real estate agents are so often looked down upon by the overall masses. If just for one time, let's all bond together as a real estate community and help this girl out. I think we sometimes tend to take for granted the tremendous blessings our lives hold... This girl needs our help. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.