The story behind the BUS
Seth loved school busses, so when we were lucky enough to come across one for sale, we bought it. We were going to turn it into a camper so when Seth went into remission we could travel in his BUS. We had plans to bring him and his sisters and brother to all kinds of places and to let him experience life to the fullest!!! We wanted him to do as much as possible and have lots of fun in case his cancer ever returned!
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But Seth came home for only a few weeks before we found out the cancer had returned so aggressivly that it was beyond treatment!. He was never really in remission. We found this out on Dec. 20th, and he passed on Dec. 30th. It all happened so fast!!
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So, looking at the unfinished BUS in the driveway was very sad. We had plans for it that directly related to Seth. Mike and I decided that we needed to use the bus to help other children and families that were going through what we went through, and also to spread the word about the reality of this CANCER BEAST that is claiming all these sweet children! So....
Hearts of Hope
for Children with Cancer
Seths AWARENESS BUS Was born!!!
(There are pics of the Bus in the photo album)
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We have finished the interior, complete with 2 sets of bunk beds, a dining room/kitchen, living room area with pull out couch and all the trimmings! And we finished the painting of the bus as well. We have been busy....We found some great sponsors to help with the vinyl stickers for the advertising on the bus.Thank you to the Garmon family,Teddy Houser Race Cars +Transport Graphics for helping with the vinyl stickers for the bus.
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We will be collecting toys throughout the year and delivering them to Cancer Hero's....these kids are so special, and we will find many ways to make them smile.
We will be making stops, and handing out info on facts, symptoms, stories, pictures, whatever it takes to make people CARE. Thats how things will change..people need to know, so they can care, so they can help make a difference! We will also educate people on the foundations that put the MOST money they raise into the search for a cure.
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If you are able to make a "love gift" to help with the AWARENESS BUS, we thank you very much! You can send your love gift to : Hearts of Hope, 5164 Amity Lane, Iron Station, NC. 28080
If you want to be a sponsor for your love gift, please e-mail me (Tina) @ Heartsofhope08@aol.com
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Please note....
The Awareness BUS is just that..AWARENESS. We are not collecting money donations for organizations, we are just informing the public of the need for it. We will be collecting toys for the kids in the hospitals and clinics, and much needed items such as food, clothes, and personal care items for families living in the Ronald McDonald house (we will post our collections as needed). But we will gladly accept any love gifts for gas, as this BUS is not part of an organization and has no funding. Its just a family touched by childhood cancer, trying to raise awareness.
Thank you for visiting this site, and please hug your children often, and raise awareness!! Together we CAN make a difference.
