This morning as I awoke, I was met by the terrible news of the passing of a precious little boy named Liam Witt. Liam was known as “Prince Liam the Brave”. He was only 6 years old and for the past 4 years, he has been fighting valiantly against a vicious enemy called Neuroblastoma, a relentless form of Pediatric cancer. Liam and his family have been through a horrible nightmare for the past four years. He has fought with a strength that you would not likely find in the bravest of soldiers on the most war-torn battlefield. On Monday, his strength was finally depleted and he bravely gave up his fight. My heart aches for his mother, father, family, friends, and those like me who have been touched by his story.
I first became familiar with Liam’s story through “Cookies for Kids’ Cancer”, the non-profit organization that was founded by his parents after his diagnosis in 2007. I have been a supporter of “Cookies for Kids’ Cancer” for a couple of years now and have followed Liam’s fight since becoming familiar with his story. It is amazing to me the sense of loss that I feel in my heart this morning for this precious little boy that I never met. It just goes to show that we never know how many hearts and lives we may touch in this world, for Liam definitely touched mine.
Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 18. Unfortunately, Pediatric cancer research is the least funded of all cancers. We MUST change this! It is not acceptable! I urge you to make a donation today in memory of the valiant “Prince Liam”. I also urge you to take a few moments to read his story on the blog his parents have kept since his fight began: http://princeliamthebrave.blogspot.com/ . Please remember in your prayers his family as well as all of the precious little ones who are fighting this horrible disease and the families who tirelessly support them. I know (as do many of you) a precious little girl named Angel who is currently carrying on this fight. We must do all we can to help her and to help find a cure!
Though my heart is broken today, I am comforted by the thought of Liam running, laughing, and playing in Heaven, finally free of the relentless pain he endured for most of his young life. It is so hard to understand why things like this happen to precious, innocent little children, but I know that there must be a reason for it all. I stop and think of the tremendous impact that "Prince Liam the Brave" has had on the world through the amazing work being done by the organization that was started because of him. What an amazing legacy that has been left by an amazing little boy.
In loving memory of Liam Witt. Good night, Sweet Prince. Thank you for touching my heart.
Please make a donation here to help fund research to end Pediatric Cancers:
http://www.cookiesforkidscancer.org/donate.asp
