The holidays naturally bring about reflection. As we reflect on this past year, it’s marked with both loss and triumph, but most off all, gratitude. The courage of our kids. The unwavering strength of our families. The generosity of the community.
We honor those kids who have fought so bravely but have passed. Hunter Seifert of Bismarck was diagnosed with Rhabdomyocarcoma when he was just 14 years old. After two years of his brave fight, sadly he passed away in February. Hunter is one of five honorees we lost to cancer this year. To say that the loss is devastating does not do it justice. We will always remember them. We will use their resolve to keep moving forward in a way that would make them proud and do justice to their fight.
With this loss came light. This year we provided more than $200,000 in support to area families in need. We recently provided a blitz of Christmas support to all of our families, paying monthly bills so they could buy gifts for their children. Additionally, your support has paid mortgages, utility bills, vehicle payments, and bought cars, provided gas and lodging, established air purification systems in homes, and so much more.
The gratitude our families express in the face of the unthinkable fuels us and inspires us to do more. We thank you for all you have done for Brave the Shave.
As always, your support is never expected, but it is greatly appreciated. If you’d like to provide a gift this holiday season, we encourage you to click the donate link below.
New Year from our brave families to yours.