Posted on 12/24/2003 9:00:25 AM PST by Between the Lines
Man gives $100,000; family skips trip, donates $5,000.
As a 12-year-old with bone cancer fell gravely ill this week, people in the Carolinas rushed to help make her wish come true.
One man brought a certified check for $100,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Tuesday. He asked to remain anonymous.
Instead of asking for something for herself, Hope Stout asked the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Western North Carolina to grant the wishes of the other 155 children on the agency's list.
The organization hopes to raise $1 million by mid-January to grant wishes for the children, who suffer from life-threatening illnesses.
At the end of day Tuesday, $300,000 had been raised.
Chuck Coira, a member of the Make-A-Wish executive board, said Hope's cancer has spread through her body. Just this week, she has become very sick.
"(Hope's family) has been waiting for a miracle," he said. "They told me that miracle might come in another way than they had expected. It might be that 155 other children and their families are touched by Hope."
Hope was at home with her family on Tuesday.
"She is to the point now where what she needs most is everybody's prayers," he said.
Hope's story appeared in Friday's Observer, and radio stations picked up on it. Since then, donations have poured in.
Panthers owner Jerry Richardson donated four playoff tickets, which the foundation auctioned for $15,000. Children gave their allowance. A family scheduled to leave for Disney World on Monday canceled their trip and donated $5,000.
The foundation hopes to raise some of the money through the sale of "Hope charms," sterling silver stars inscribed with the word "Hope." They cost $10 and are available online at www.ncwish.org and through Make-A-Wish.
"It's been remarkable," Coira said of the outpouring. "We will grant Hope's wish."
For more details please visit: Celebration of Hope or Make a Wish Foundation or call (877) 677-9474.
Praying for Hope for complete Healing!
O Precious LORD, Hope needs a Miracle and she needs You now!
Give to Hope Your Strength and Comfort to endure this battle against bone cancer unto VICTORY!
Take away all pain and fear of the unknown. Help Hope to Trust You Dear LORD.
Comfort her Family and give to each one Your Peace that surpasses all understanding.
Give to Hope's Doctors, Nurses and Care Givers Your Wisdom, Discernment and Compassion in order for them to make good decisions as how to best care for Hope.
For I Pray in the NAME that is above ALL names: Yeshua/Jesus The Messiah - The Holy One of Israel.
Amen ~ and ~ Amen.
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