Name of tutu recipient: Madalyn Grace

Age: 2

Diagnosis: Acute Myeloid Lukemia

Age at Diagnosis: 4 months

Date of Diagnosis: 7/1/10

Treatment Center: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

Treatment Plan: Chemo & Bone Marrow Transplant

Favorite Colors: Pink & Orange

Support Team: Stephanie (mom), Jason (dad) & Aby (big sis)

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Mady is one of our first tutu heroes. During her original lengthy stay in the hospital, I was able to visit her a couple times while hanging out with my friend Rachel, who was also battling cancer at the time. Mady is just a bit younger than Nori, so it was always more difficult for me to see her struggle. Nori was able to play with her a few times at Children’s and it just melted your heart seeing them together!! (In the pic, Nori was a couple mths shy of 2, which makes Mady 1.5. This was taken when Mady relapsed and needed a BMT.) When I showed Ali the image below, her response was tears. She said, “Who am I to complain? Look at this baby, who hasn’t even had a life yet, stuck in bed, already relapsing from her remission before 2. I would take this sickness over Olivia any day, I could just never see her suffer. I’m praying for her and Stephanie to beat this!”

So far Mady is doing great! She’s a little spitfire, always keeping Steph on her toes. She’s super brave and mighty tough. She has been through an incredible amount of pain and suffering and she’s not even 2.5 yet! 🙁 Look how perfect she looks in this tutu!!

Mady and big sis Aby! Both SO pretty.

I received this picture text later saying, “She hasn’t taken it off! She’s trying to dance like her sister! 🙂 Thanks again!” LOVE IT. GO MADY!

If you want to help support Mady, she is the upcoming recipient of the 12^th Annual “Helping Hands” Golf Outing on July 21, 2012 at Neumann Golf Course. I know they are trying to stay afloat from the last two years in medical bills, so every little bit helps!

As always, we are praying for you guys. I hope your appointments continue to go smooth. No more hospital stays, little girl!! Love, Melanie.