March 1 2010 UPDATE

Hey everyone!

Well first off I would like to thank all the amazing volunteers that made the Vaughan Mills event such an amazing event and so very successful. I am told that our total numbers were close to 800 swabbed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We were lucky enough to meet Jessica. What an amazing woman who is a survivor and has had a bone marrow transplant. Jessica was at the event all weekend selling wooden roses and has generously donated $1500 to Shari's Mission. Jessica, you and your family are so amazing. Your words of encouragement and support will not be forgotten. The entire Ichelson family and the Shari's Mission volunteers look forward to seeing you at future events.

I have to say that I think this is the very first post where I am not sure what to say. I know that in a few days Shari will be readmitted to Princess Margaret Hospital to undergo chemo and her transplant.

As the days grow shorter and as March 4 2010 approaches the families feelings, anxieties, stress and worries are reaching the boiling point.

As a family and as a group we are all trying to stay positive and only focus on the good times to come. But what remains clear is that as a family, we are entering the most difficult challenge we have every faced.

Since this is difficult enough to post, I encourage everyone to say a pray nightly for us. Keep those good vibes and well wishes coming. Please continue to post on the facebook group, as Shari will be checking it.

Shari's Mission now has its very own blog where you can follow us and send well wishes. The link is http://sharismission.blogspot.com/ and can also be accessed from www.sharismission.com. As we momentarily step away from events to focus on the road ahead, we remind all volunteers that more events are coming up. Information will be released shortly and volunteers are always needed.

Thanks to everyone.

Jonathan and Ichelson family

Found a Match

Well for those who have not heard or seen the video yet,
Shari has found a perfect match!
She will be admitted to the hospital in early March to undergo a very strenuous round of chemotherapy and on March 10 2010, Shari will receive her new bone marrow and her new birthday. What becomes very clear now to all of us is that the road ahead for Shari is a very long and may contain many potholes. But with her new match we hope the road, will be the road less traveled. We must now stay focused on our mission. Sharis Mission.
When Shari was admitted into the hospital she made her father (Mike) promise her that if we were unable to find her a match, we must find one for everyone on the list. And thus Sharis Mission was born.
Mike Shari's Dad has been working round the clock, behind the scenes making sure that Sharis Mission achieves its goal. Now that Shari has been given a second chance. We urge all volunteers and future volunteers to continue to come out to events.
There are major events coming up at the end of the month for volunteers to attend.
Locations include 3 days at Vaughn Mills Mall. Stay tuned for dates of upcoming events, and more on Sharis progress as we get closer to the big day.
Thanks for everyones continued determination in helping Sharis Mission get everyone a perfect match.
Thank you to all the volunteers that have been, and will continue coming to events.