Article written by our friend Lisa DeLong...

Don't forget to read about Princess Elizabeth's scan results below!!
I forgot to include this link...

http://www.insidescv.com/features.php?id=147

It is to an article written for Inside SCV magazine by Lisa DeLong and Andy Gallardo, who both work for the Michael Hoefflin Foundation. While we've never actually met Andy, we have talked to him on the phone, and he's extremely nice. We do know Lisa well. We get to see and talk to her every "Wings of Hope" support group meeting sponsored by the MHF. She has been a wonderful source of support and inspiration because she has been through the "cancer mill" as a parent before. Sadly, she knows what it feels like to lose a child.

Please, when you can find the time, read it. It talks about Mikey Traba, a friend we met at UCLA when Elizabeth had her first cancer occurance. Mikey loved riding his IV pole like a scooter when he had the energy. And he teased and taunted the nurses all the time as well. His little sister, Emily, visited him a lot. Make sure you read through the entire article. Elizabeth is briefly mentioned, much to our surprise! We didn't know it until we saw it in print when Lisa gave Michael a magazine. Thank you!!

The MHF does so much for us. If anyone is looking for a worthwhile charity to donate to, please click on the Michael Hoefflin Foundation link on the right and consider donating to them. We know first hand where the money goes.