Run for Riley

I mentioned in an earlier post that while we were still at LPCH some student-athletes at Harker put on a "Run for Riley". When I got back to work I heard it was a pretty good event, but didn't get many details. I was just told that at the next school meeting they we tell us more about it. So Jenni and the girls were able to come with me to Monday's school-wide meeting. At the end of the meeting they ask everyone who had participated by running, or sponsoring a runner, to stand up. I stood so I could see across the gym, wanting to see how many people it was, or who all stood up. Well, I was totally shocked to see hundreds of people stand up, literally. I couldn't believe it, I had no idea the response would be so large...amazing. After a few nice words from the students that organized the event, they presented us with the money that was raised, as well as strings of 1,000 oragami cranes that students had folded. It was pretty overwhelming. The money that was raised is enough to pay Riley's medical bills...wow! The time and effort people had put in to give our family these gifts is truly a blessing to us. Plus, we got something else I've always wanted, a novelty size check, Happy Gilmore style! We can't give enough thanks to everyone from Harker who has been rooting for Riley. A special thank you to David and Arman who came up with the idea for the event, and got it organized (I hope I'm not missing anyone else). Thank you to everyone else who ran, sponsored a runner, created the 1,000 cranes, sent a card, donated, or simply shared their concern with me since getting back to work.