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