I first attended the walk when Jack was on 5200, and it offered me hope because I could see all of the other families who had gone through transplant...
...and they were doing well and living their lives. Last year, it served as a reunion where we could meet other families who we had not seen in a long time and see our old nurses. We were able to offer encouragement to other families, too.
favorite part: Seeing everyone and being able to catch up with other families.
most meaningful part: The balloon release at the end. In some respects it is the part of the walk that I like the most and also the part that I hate the most because it is very emotional. Knowing that each of those balloons represents a child who has endured way more than most humans have to endure, and knowing that in some cases those children didn't live is very powerful and makes me reflect on all that we have gone through and how far we have come.
