Funding Approved!

Found out this afternoon that our funding is approved for Abby's proton radiation treatment in the US.  We will be going to Jacksonville, Florida and they told us to expect our first appointment to be on or around July 24.  It seems super quick but we have been waiting a few weeks already and it is definitely more notice than we had when we went to the Stollery! 

So the funding covers Abby's treatment, her flight and the flight of one caregiver.  We are on the waiting list for the Ronald  McDonald house but will probably have to book accommodations for the first few days or weeks depending on availability at the house.  Jacksonville is a medical hub that has many patients from all over the world coming for treatment so the Ronald McDonald house is often booked.  As soon as we find out when our flights are we will start looking a place to stay.  Jerry will hopefully be coming down with us for the first week to get us settled in. 
Treatment is daily Monday to Friday for 7 weeks so we are planning that Jerry will come down a second time later on for a visit and maybe bring some of the other kids.  We will see how everyone is doing and how Abby is feeling.

We wanted to thank everyone who donated in any way to help with the costs associated with Abby's treatment!  We have been amazed and overwhelmed by the love and support that we have received.  Thank you for the Fundraisers, the donations, the shares on social media.

We would also like to thank all those who have been supporting us with their love, prayers, and emotional support!  We are truly blessed with amazing family, friends, co-workers and community!  Thank you!  Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers!

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