Bea on Fox 5 / Upcoming Fundraisers

I'd like to thank Fox 5 for spotlighting Beatrice on their Good Day Atlanta program this morning. They did an excellent job telling our story in both a realistic and sensitive way. Have a look at:
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/local_news/6-Year-Old-Battles-Rare-Form-of-Cancer-20120215-am-sd

All in all, I'm having a hard time summing up the experience. Being on the news is an odd thing and to see Beatrice and myself on screen this morning has made me very, very emotional. It's not that seeing it makes our lives any more or less real. It's just that hearing yourself repeat what you know is a sad truth can be very difficult.

But, our lives are not all sadness. We have today and I know that today will be amazing. We're going to visit with Bea's oncologist, which isn't exactly fun. Outside of that we'll play Wii, read books, play outside (it's meant to be a really nice day), draw and do whatever fun things we decide to do. There's not a lot scheduled today, for once, so we can be more fluid than usual.

The Fox 5 Spot indicated that there would be some upcoming fundraisers. Here's a list of events open to the public and that should be a lot of fun for all ages.

Zumbathon - Saturday, February 18 at Dance Stop at 1pm

Blue Mark Studio Gala - http://www.sweetbeafund.com/BeautifulNight.html. Saturday, March 3 from 7-11pm. Featuring the comedy magic of Levent, musical talents, tasty treats donated by local restaurants and a silent auction

"Bea"sghetti Dinner" at St. Catherine Episcopal Church 

Hosted by Girl Scout Troops 28260 and 28289

Saturday, March 10, 2012
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

571 Holt Road
Marietta GA 30068

You can also purchase artwork by Beatrice or me at http://www.helenzigafineart.etsy.com.