Thank you for giving our kids HOPE!

I just want to say thank you to everyone who has supported APFED by buying a Macy's Shop for a Cause ticket. I know some of you bought tickets to give away, some of you don't even know if you can shop at a Macy's that day, and some of you have even asked around at work. I also know that there are many of you who have probably ordered online and I don't even know who, but my heart swells with love and thanks tonight. Take a minute to watch this APFED video and see the kinds of kids you are giving hope to.

I also want to say a special thank you to Karen Coffeen, the Preschool Director at our old preschool Due West United Methodist Church. After hearing about this disorder and this fundraiser, she took it upon herself to send out an email to every parent and teacher in the school asking them to buy tickets. She didn't even realize that a current student and his brother (a preschool graduate) also suffer from the same Eosinophilic disorder. I can't wait to hear what the response is from the parents, but even if no tickets are sold, her willingness to fight for our kids gives me hope and strength.

I'm thankful that we have had an uneventful week at the Ackerman house. Kaylin and Gavin are both feeling well and are on track with their medications, and I'm learning more about this disease every day.

Macy's Shop for a Cause to benefit APFED

Many of you have asked what you can do for Gavin. This is a GREAT way to support research for his disorder! All you do is buy a $5 ticket and then you can use your ticket to save up to 25% off at any Macy's store on October 16th.

Macy's will donate 100% of every $5 ticket (purchased through me or the Apfed website) to the American Partnership For Eosinophilic Disorders. Even if you don't use the coupons, you will be donating to a great cause. Please help us find a cure for Gavin and other children suffering from Eosinophilic disorders.
I have tickets with me at all times, Matt has some at work, and I would be happy to meet up somewhere if you are interested. You can also order them online using the link above. Just make sure to choose 'Macy's Shop for a Cause' for Type of Payment.

*Do not order directly from the Macy's website! They choose 1 non-profit each year for all of their web sales to go towards, and it is not Apfed. Let me know if you would like more information or have any questions.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart, and of course, thanks from Gavin!