It’s been too long since I have updated on all the absolutely WONDERFUL things we have had the opportunity to do in the last year and a half! Thanks to many of you communicating needs of your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors, we have been able to impact people locally as well across the United States. What a privilege it has been to be a part of it all. Here is a summary of what we have been up to at Landon’s Legacy Charitable Foundation.
Three precious girls Mia, Max, and Presley have all had to deal with their fair share of medical problems. Sweet 6-month-old Mia Grace has had multiple surgeries and prolonged NICU stays and a roller coaster of recovery, 7-year-old Max has been in treatment for Leukemia, and Presley, also 7, has been treated for a rare form of cancer and has also undergone an extremely complex surgery. We have had the opportunity to provide support for the parents of these warriors to take extra time off work, provided gift cards for meals during long hospital stays, gift baskets of toys, crafts, and anything to take their minds off of their circumstances. All three fighters are currently getting great reports and we LOVE to hear it!!
We were so happy to be able to provide the deductible for Shauna and Joe to provide 6-year-old Will with a safety bed in order to keep him safe at night and help Shauna and Joe get a full night’s rest!
We provided assistance for three families that needed help with medical bills associated with extended time off work for treatments as well as one traveling to Mayo for a very valuable second opinion.
We donated to funeral expenses for the unexpected loss of a 19-year-old boy in a car accident.
We provided a Christmas tree and several ornaments to a family starting a memorial tree, just like Landon’s, in honor of 2-year-old Jameson that was in a tragic accident.
We donated to a mother that needed lifesaving surgery to remove a brain tumor shortly after delivering her baby and had exhausted all of her medical leave.
And lastly, in true Landon form, we bought a basketball hoop for Henry. A baller at heart that loves nothing more than to watch, play, and learn about basketball. He just had a major hip surgery and is home recovering, but we know he will be out shooting hoops again soon!
Thank you to all of you that have made these donations possible. The thank you cards, texts, messages, and pictures we received fill our hearts with joy as we remember Landon and all that he endured as well. We see ourselves in each of these families as we hear of their struggles. We know firsthand how appreciated each gift is as we were once in their shoes.