A special day, for a special boy, now man, Ryan Tomoff. However, his special day is spent at Camp Fantastic, probably the most appropriate place to spend his birthday (if not home, that is); and has done just that for the last 11 years. Despite the many medical challenges he has endured before, during and after camp, this magical place allowed him to forget his troubles at least for a few moments, and those moments added up to minutes and on and on until he strung together the seven days of camp week! That is one HUGE blessing, and I cannot thank the many people who make that happen enough!
The following wonderful piece was put together by news reporter Mike Conneen from WJLA who highlighted and thread Ryan's story and Special Love's Celebration of 30 years of Camp Fantastic!!! A big shout of HOW HOW to Dave Smith, Dr. Steve Chanock (head doc), doctors, nurses, and staff who make this week the most magical for the 100 kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases who come simply to have FUN!
http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/08/camp-fantastic-celebrates-30-years-of-fun-for-kids-with-cancer-78904.html
BSoleille! The very bright side of Camp Fantastic!
Terri
Photo of Ryan and husband Bill (his favorite) that really captures the big love bestowed on Ryan that day, and every day since!
Today is my Grandson Jackson's Birthday too. Yesterday would have been my Mom's 85th. Emotions run wild for the Leo's in my life. Sounds like one more thing we have in common. Happy Birthday Ryan, and many many more!
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Happy Birthday Ryan!
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Karen Smith
The news did a nice job reporting on Camp Fantastic, and Ryan. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletePlease tell Ryan Happy Birthday for me. Love that pic.
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