http://www.caseycares.org Casey Cares Online Blog Busch Garden's Christmas Town was quite an experience for Angel.  She had a BLAST enjoying the Christmas lights and carols, night rides, the shows while dining, etc. Angel didn’t even complain of the long line for the live baby penguins (not figurines or stuff toys). She was fascinated with their swimming & how cute they looked. Deck the Halls was the last show we watched and that was a very superb lively performance that you just wanted to join the performers with their dancing.... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:52:55 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog57 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog57 I wanted to take a moment to extend my sincerest appreciation for allowing the Casey Cares Organization the opportunity to have its families attend the Ballet Theater of Maryland's Dress Rehearsal performance of the Nutcracker.  This was our first experience with Casey Cares, and the performance was absolutely delightful.  Prior to the performance, the Artistic Director Ms.Cuatto came out and gave background information into the Nutcracker and its origins, which my family and I found t... Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:18:20 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog55 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog55 It’s that time of year again – and I am stressed.  I am trying to figure out the “just right” presents to buy for my family.  I am trying to move my mother from assisted living into independent living and wondering if it’s the right move.  I am wondering if I should take her driver’s license away from her.  I am trying to sift through her many prescriptions, Medicare, health insurance and government aide. And then we (the Casey Car... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:09:31 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog54 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog54 I want to share with you our experience from Sunday. It was absolutely wonderful!!! I kept it a surprise until the very last possible minute. The convention center was so amazing it was a bit overwhelming for me, I could only imagine how it was for Jasmin. The show was interesting to say the least, but Jasmin enjoyed it especially seeing Paula Deen "for real" as she would say. We both took lots of pictures and I will share as soon as I get them off my camera (I'm waiting until after th... Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:39:51 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog53 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog53 I was so excited to receive tickets to see Disney on Ice Dare to Dream.  I took my mom, my dad, my little brother Mason, and my cousin Nicholas.   We love Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald; so they were our favorite part!   We also got to learn more about the Disney princesses.  I think Cinderella is the best since she gets to ride in a pumpkin carriage. We got to learn all about her story since we haven't seen the movie yet.  My brother's 2nd birthday wa... Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:50:28 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog52 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog52 On behalf of the Department of Pediatrics and the Child Life Program at Georgetown University Hospital, we thank the Casey Cares Foundation for all of the wonderful work that they do. A child and their family’s world is turned upside down when they are diagnosed with a chronic and/or life threatening illness. All that is normal is taken away abruptly, and they are forced to juggle with hospitalizations, medications, clinic appointments, scans, and so much more.  To have a little bit... Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:24:54 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog51 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog51 Sad news today..Rajae (one of our patients) passed away on Friday. Casey Cares sent Rajae and his family on one last vacation together in July and it meant a lot for his family to have that time together. He also spent one last time at Camp Sunrise(A camp for children with cancer). Lauren (our intern and former Casey Cares patient) was able to be his counselor and it was a fun time for him. They even had a special delivery of crabs for him. Rajae was in our programs for 4 short months. He attend... Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:06:07 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog50 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog50 In 2003 at the age of 13, I was diagnosed with stage four Medullo Blastoma, a pediatric cancerous brain tumor. I spent a year and half in and out of the hospital receiving surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation. While in treatment I refused to participate in the hospital activities provided to sick children such as arts and crafts, bingo, video games, and a weekly support group for teens.  At home I laid in bed and slept. I planned to get through it and not get involved and be “the ca... Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:30:33 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog49 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog49 As I approach the 3rd anniversary of joining the Casey Cares family of programs I would like to thank everyone who has supported Kami's Jammies since it's inception in 2008.I also came to realize that if you have a dream that you think is impossible, it really only takes one person to believe in you to make it a reality. For me, that person was Erin Webb Ritter. She took me in as a 'data diva' volunteer at the worst point in my life, listened as I talked...and talked...and talked about a project... Mon, 16 May 2011 10:52:41 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog48 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog48 Casey Baynes, mother of Mackenzie, Jake, and Hunter, began the Casey Cares Foundation in 2000 to provide uplifting programs with a special touch to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.  Since then, the many mothers who work and volunteer for Casey Cares have been tirelessly planning activities, offering tickets to sports events, giving out new pajamas to children in the hospital, coordinating fun parties, sending out birthday surprises, planning spa days, and even or... Mon, 09 May 2011 10:03:27 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog47 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog47 Last week was National Volunteer Week. On many occasions I was asked to explain what volunteering meant to me and it was a very hard question to answer. I wanted to appear witty and wise. So, for the most part, I tried to avoid the question until I could think of something meaningful to say. After spending the week doing pajama parties at two area hospitals, dropping pajamas off to three others, hosting girl scouts wanting to know more about Casey Cares, and putting... Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:59:51 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog46 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog46 Collin got his spinal tap procedure done last Friday. He told me he could feel the cold chemo med going into his brain. As always he cried in the operating room. The protocol he’s under calls for 19 such procedures. . . That means he only has 3 left, yeah! I have to say I am very proud of him. He is my hero. I had 3 spinal taps done for my 3 C–sections and I know they’re not fun. I could feel the med going through my spine to my head too.   Recently, he asked m... Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:20:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog43 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog43 There are moments in life where you just have to step back and go “HMMMMM, That’s why.”I am usually right on top of getting pajama donations  into the office for tagging and rolling, and then right back out to the hospitals.That was not the case with a February order that I had in my trunk for over three weeks. First the snow and ice storms, then scheduling conflicts, so they just remained in my car.  But as my favorite saying goes,” Nothing in life is a co... Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:41:06 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog42 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog42 Please accept my very belated but sincere thanks for the $30 in Pizza Hut gift cards that you sent to us on January 18 and we received shortly thereafter.  Our 11 yr old daughter Michelle, who was diagnosed with a very aggressive and incurable brain tumor on May 31, 2010, was told on January 25 that she had literally "not more than a few weeks to live," and in fact she died on the morning of February 11.  So when we received these gift cards Michelle planned to use them for a... Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:21:35 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog41 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog41 In our house we always joke that Casey Cares is my first born, 2000; Mackenzie, the second in 2001; Jake, the third in 2003 and Hunter, the fourth in 2004.  Our "first child" has taught our other three children the importance of being good conscientious citizens by giving and in this case to critically ill children.  Mackenzie loves to help get ready for events and feels her input into activities for the children is paramount since she too is a kid!!  Jake is still in aw... Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:24:22 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog40 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog40 Elizabeth Ryan Photography donated their services for our Caring Connections Holiday Party this year and posted a beautiful blog along with some great pictures on their site, please click here to visit their blog.... Sun, 19 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog39 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog39 This post is a transcript of a letter written to the Casey Cares Foundation by the Grasso Family. It was a pleasure to meet you in person today, and thank you also for introducing me to Casey.  It's obvious how what you do comes from the heart, so let me try to explain what it means to those of us who are blessed by your presence in our lives.... When a doctor tells you your child has cancer, everything changes.  People don't know what to say to you.  Some people really sho... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:45:07 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog37 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog37 Picture this. It’s before 7am on a Sunday morning, the thermometers are barely reaching 30 degrees and a local charity organization has nearly 200 more people than they expected for its very first 5K event. You’d think that the few, but very dedicated, workers and volunteers would be seen running around like chickens with their heads cut off. Not with this group. There was not a frown to be seen on anyone that was out for the first annual Casey Cares Green 5K Run/... Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:08:23 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog36 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog36 My internship at the Casey Cares Foundation has been a culminating experience for my four years working toward a degree in Recreation and Leisure at York College of Pennsylvania. Not only was I was able to experience firsthand the lessons learned in the classroom, but I also was able to learn the new lessons that only firsthand experience can bring. I can confidently say that I have gained so much from this internship due to the fact that I was surrounded by positive mentors everyday on the... Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:23:48 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog33 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog33 This post is a transcript of a letter written to the Casey Cares Foundation by the Hong Family. I don't know how to begin but just knowing someone out there who cares, someone such as Casey Cares, means a lot to us. We have 3 young boys: Ryan 9, Collin 5, and Brandon 7 months. We don't do much outside of our home anymore because of the newborn and Collin's recent diagnosis. Your gifts made the rough days go by easier. Your gift cards allowed us to have a pizza and movie night. &nbsp... Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:28:18 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog32 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog32 This post is a transcript of a letter written to the Casey Cares Foundation by Amy’s mom. You never stop surprising us!  Amy became sick a day after her birthday so she enjoyed looking at her balloons for days.  We just can’t thank you enough. Thirteen-year-old Amy is on treatment at Sinai Hospital for a rare blood disorder.... Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:13:05 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog31 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog31 This post is a transcript of a letter written to the Casey Cares Foundation by Joshua's Dad.Hello , just wanted to say thank you so much for allowing us to go to Port Discovery today.  The things you all do are awesome. These kids go through so much and often their smiles are gone due to all of their suffering. Its great to see the sense of enjoyment come back to their faces even if it is just for a short time. Not to mention medical bills and missing work can make things fun trips and fami... Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:06:54 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog28 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog28 This post is a transcript of a letter written to the Casey Cares Foundation by Bryasia.I would like to thank you and the Universal Soul Circus for everything.  I thank Casey Cares for making sure I got my tickets to the best circus of all times.  I also thank the Universal Soul Circus for providing the tickets for me and my family.  The circus was so awesome I could not even choose my favorite part of the circus.  I just loved every part of the show.  Thank you both for... Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog27 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog27 This post is a transcript of a letter written to the Casey Cares Foundation by Alice.Thank you for the Baltimore Zoo tickets.  The giraffe was fun to feed and there was a new baby elephant.  Mom and I enjoyed the zoo.  Thank you for this great day at the zoo.I hope to see you soon.Alice Thirteen-year-old Alice is being treated at A.I. Dupont Hospital for Children for Congenital Myopathy Lung Disease... Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog26 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog26 I only needed to do a 10-hour internship for my Advanced Public Relations class at Goucher College. But I knew that I wanted to work somewhere that really makes a difference. The Casey Cares Foundation was the one nonprofit organization that stood out to me, and for many reasons. But then I thought about whether I should be a part of something that has such a profound effect on children’s lives. I mean, what could I possibly have to offer, especially for such a short period of time? Then I... Mon, 03 May 2010 09:36:28 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog24 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog24 This post is a transcript of a letter written to the Casey Cares Foundation by Miranda's Family. Thank you so much for the tickets to the Martina McBride/Trace Adkins Concert.  Miranda loves music of all kinds and since her diagnosis we have been unable to spend very much time together as a family.  This will be the family's first concert and we are all looking forward to sharing this experience together.  Again we appreciate you taking an interest in our family and allowing us t... Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:45:55 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog23 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog23 A couple of tickets to an event like Disney on Ice or an Oriole game mean a lot when your family is in the battle of their life. How many times do you see 1st Mariner Arena has Disney on Ice coming and you think “Hey I should take the little ones to see that”…then you get busy and forget or maybe money is a bit tight so you decide not this time. What if there wasn’t a next time? What if your life became consumed with keeping your child alive? That is where our Casey... Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:55:28 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog21 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog21 This post is a transcript of a letter written to the Casey Cares Foundation by Alyssa’s family. I want to thank you so much for giving us circus tickets.  When we arrived we had the best seats.  We had the third row on the stage where we could see everything going on.  Then we were given celebrity passes.  We were brought up on stage.  Alyssa was sitting on the clowns’ laps and talking with the staff.  We had such a great time.  We didn’t wan... Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog22 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog22 Winston Churchill said, "We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give."  How true and how wonderful it is to be surrounded by so many people "giving" their lives by encouraging and supporting the Casey Cares families.   Ten years ago as my dream of helping critically ill children and their families reached fruition; it was obvious this mission could not be accomplished alone.   Little by little, a group of dedicated, highly motiv... Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog20 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog20 I like a good practical joke, so April 1st tends to be a fun day for me trying to come up with something different at the office.  It was about 10:00am and only one other person, Jamie, was at the office at the time.  She was on the phone with Casey (and not a business person or family member), so I figured it was safe.  I walked into my office and screamed, “There’s a mouse in my office!”  She excitedly told Casey what I was screaming about, hung up on her... Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:27:01 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog19 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog19 BIRTHDAYS -- the day each year everyone celebrates his birth. It is the time to reflect on our growth and look to the future. For that reason, the Casey Cares Foundation has decided to celebrate its 10 years in a birthday form. Each candle on our "birthday cake" represents the huge commitment of staff, volunteers, families, patients, social workers, physicians, and fortunately, our generous donors. The first candle represents our target group; that is, those with a practical... Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog15 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog15 This post is a transcript of a letter written to a donor of the Casey Cares Foundation by Richard’s mom.Thank you for the gift certificate for a free pizza provided to my family. Your gift brightened the day for my children as they are grieving over the loss of their brother to brain cancer. It was nice to treat the family to a pizza dinner.It was so nice of your company to provide this treat for my family! Your thoughtfulness means so much to me.Warmly,RosemarieMother of Richard... Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog14 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog14 This post is a transcript of a letter written to the Casey Cares Foundation by Kyle’s mom. Thank you so very much for the wonderful circus tickets!  It was such a blessing to do something fun with the kids and not stress out about how to pay for it.  Kyle had 23 surgeries the first 24 months of his life, including 3 corneal transplants.  Although we knew he had a chance of getting cancer, it was still a devastating diagnosis.  Having made a ton of sacrifices for Kyle... Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog18 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog18 Since Casey Cares is such a small charity, each staff (paid or volunteer) wears many hats. Right now, most of us our are getting ready to take off the hats we are wearing and replace them with gala hats, at least for a little while each week.  Although Christina is the gala coordinator, within a couple of weeks of any big event, everyone starts to pitch in.  Volunteers, interns, part-time and full-time staff all spend a little extra time helping.  The focus right now: Gala Spo... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog17 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog17 So they say that February 2010 has been the snowiest in recent history.  While I was snowbound, feeling  sorry for myself and  cursing the sheer inconvenience of it all, I was suddenly jolted to my senses after reading a Facebook posting from one our Casey Cares families.  I thought of this family and the light bulb went off…I was not cursed at all but extremely lucky. I was safe inside my warm house. No one in my family needed to get to a clinic visit to have their... Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog16 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog16 This post is a transcript of a letter written to a donor of the Casey Cares Foundation by Bobby. Thank you very much for my Barnes and Noble gift card, which I received through the Casey Cares Foundation.  Barnes and Noble is my favorite store to shop at because I love to read books so much. Bobby Arnold... Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog12 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog12 This post is a transcript of a letter written to the Casey Cares Foundation by Nicholas’ mom. Just wanted to thank you and First Mariner Arena for the Trace Atkins / Martina McBride Concert tickets.  We had a great time.  It was worth the drive from Poolesville and with parking across the street, it was so easy.    Nicholas slept on the way there and was ready to go for the whole concert!  It is good to start them young!  We met another family who also h... Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog13 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog13 My Name is Leslie Silverman and I have been volunteering with Casey Cares since 2007.  I feel so fortunate to be the Program Coordinator for Casey Cares Caring Connections parties.  As the Caring Connections coordinator, I am responsible for planning group parties for our families.  These parties allow our families the opportunity to spend a fun-filled morning or afternoon together participating in a themed activity.  With so much going on in their lives, Caring Connections P... Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog11 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog11 As the last year came to a close and Casey Cares is beginning their 10th year, I have so many reflections and resolutions. Although we couldn't meet all the families we serve, we have met many, thanks to our Caring Connections parties. I have to say the kids are adorable and just want to play - not thinking of any illness they have to endure. It's a joy to watch them, and I'm so proud that we can help so many. As a mother myself, I don't know how their families cope. As I reflect on the... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog1 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog1 Whenever I hang up the phone after speaking to one of our Casey Cares parents, it makes me reflect. Reflect on what? Well, there are several things. It reminds me that our Casey Cares families are fighting a battle to make their child a survivor of their critical illness. This illness has many times taken over their entire family and changed it forever. The phone calls are a stark reminder of what their lives are really like. Reading an application and seeing that a 3 year old has a brain tumor... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog2 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog2 This post is a transcript of a letter written to the Casey Cares Foundation by Jasmine's family Thanks for caring. Thanks for helping put big smiles on Jasmine and Jessica's faces for Christmas. I had not seen Jasmine so happy in sometime. The girls knew mommy always made Christmas joyful for them. But with me out of work since September, I resigned from work once Jasmine was diagnosed. I had no idea how I would pull it off. With the grace of God and Casey Cares, disappointing for Chris... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog3 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog3 You really surprised me for my 5th Birthday celebration. I couldn't believe my eyes! To see you drive the batmobile to my house, then come and put me in your arms was a dream come true. Thank you for the great presents. I'm really enjoying my blanket, wristband, sunglasses and I have been taking my backpack to school every day!! We all enjoyed racing and playing games in my backyard. My sister couldn't believe that you also gave her presents. My mom and dad say that you do a lot for c... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog4 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog4 This post is a transcript of a letter written to the Casey Cares Foundation by Sefah's family I want to let you know how much our family is very grateful for all the support and attention you have been giving us over the years for our son and brother Sefah who is a special needs kid with multiple anomalies. I can't even begin to list all the good things you have done for our family to help us sometimes step back and do something fun and different together as a family, to break the monotony t... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog5 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog5 This post is a transcript of a letter written to the Casey Cares Foundation by Bobby's family On November 22nd, my son Bobby will turn sixteen. To our family, this is a huge milestone because he has been thru so much since his diagnosis of lymphoblastic lymphoma on 4/20/2007. You did not forget him. In fact, just today I received a call notifying us that you were working on a birthday surprise for him. I thank you for keeping him in your thoughts. During his two years of chemotherapy a... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog7 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog7 This post is a transcript of a letter written to the Casey Cares Foundation by Aaliyah's family We were introduced to their foundation right after I was told that Aaliyah, who has sickle cell disease, had suffered five silent strokes. I was truly devastated and afraid that I was going to lose my baby. With this thought in mind I wanted to do something special for her. I spoke with Erin, the social worker at the hospital who gave me an application to Casey Cares. Our first experience c... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog8 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog8 This post is a transcript of a letter written to the Casey Cares Foundation by Thomas’ family We really appreciated the $20 in gift cards for Target that Casey Cares sent to Thomas. He had a Leukemia relapse recently and is still in the hospital.   He loves watching movies and playing video games.   This will surely help him to pass the time in his room and help our family during these difficult times. Sincerely, Cindy, Kevin and the kids... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog10 http://www.caseycares.org/index.cfm?page=family-blog#blog10