Mackenzie
In Memory of Mackenzie Grace Gonzalez
I first had the absolute pleasure of meeting Mackenzie on Christmas Eve when delivering presents to her family home from a donation drive that was organized by my dear friend, Dawn George of Children Battling Cancer. My husband and I were just planning to drop the presents by and hurry on our way. Well, Mackenzie and the Lord had different plans for us and I am so blessed and thankful that she was awake that evening and I was able to experience a big HUG from this little darling! The doctor's had said, she didn't have much time left. Thank Heavens she fought long and hard for almost another 2 years and I had the privledge of getting my HUGS from her many more times. We were even blessed wtih her presence at one of our benefit concerts and were able to financially help her cause and her family several times. Thank you to all my friends and family that supported her cause when I reached out to you for help.
Just a few short weeks prior to our 3rd benefit concert, Mackenzie became very ill with yet another tumor in her tiny body. As she lay in a coma, her parent's invited me to the hospital where I was able to sing to her and play music on her ears. It was bittersweet and an experience I will carry with me forever. As our concert grew near I knew the keyboards I had planned to surprise her with along with music lessons would not be possible because her little body would fight no longer. Three days before our event she entered Heaven and became an angel! Although I am happy knowing she is at peace, Mackenzie has left a mark on my heart that will forever be special.
I miss your hugs Mackenzie, fly high little angel, fly high!
Much Love, Kristi Huddleston
CJ
CJ George is 11 years old and was diagnosed with Lymphoma in 2008. He is currently being sponsored by Music 4 Miracles and is learning to play the guitar at Music Tech Studios in Pembroke Pines.
CJ's story was the inspiration for our special song "Already an Angel" and ultimately the reason M4M was founded.
Be on the lookout for this superstar at one of our upcoming benefit concerts!
Please check out his amazing organization at www.childrenbattlingcancer.com
Tatiannah
Tatiannah Bernard is 13 years young and was diagnosed with Lymhoma in October of 2010. Tatiannah's musical instrument of choice is the guitar.
In honor of Sean Fesl's memory, Tatiannah is now taking guitar lessons. Sean passed away on Thanksgiving Day at only age 14 from cancer. Thank you Sean, you are an angel!
Bella
Bella Rodriguez is 7 years old and was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma in 2007. Bella is currently sponsored by the Fred Goldberg family and is now learning the piano.
Bella's father, Raymond Rodriguez-Torres wrote a book about her amazing journey with cancer titled "Why Not Me." Bella's true story is a must read inspirational book of absolute faith!
You can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon.com and all proceeds support cancer research.
Allison
Alison Niyonsenga is 10 years young and was diagnosed with Lukemia in 2008. Alison's musical instrument of choice is violin.
Please give her the gift of music and become her sponsor today!
Rachel
Rachel Rothman is 12 years young and was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2009. Rachel's musical instrument of choice is clarinet.
Please help inspire her life through the art of music and become Rachel's sponsor today!
Michael
Michael Beanne is 14 years young and was diagnosed with Burkitis Lymphoma in 2008. Michael is currently learning to play the electric guitar at Music Tech Studios in Pembroke Pines. A Huge thank you to all who attended our most recent "Harmony Hope" benefit concert. Your kind donations are the result of this wonderful child having the opportunity to learn music!
Another HUGE THANK YOU to Music Tech Studios and the Schafer Family. You have made it possible for us to provide lessons for two cancer children for less than the price of one!
Our hearts and prayers will be with your little Madison Schafer through her journey and battle with AT/RT Brain Cancer!
www.musictechstudios.com
Follow Madison's story at www.kidsforkidsacademy.com
Shiloh
Shiloh Beck is 13 years young and was diagnosed with Lymphoma in 2011. Shiloh's musical instrument of choice is guitar.
We are proud to announce Shiloh is being sponsored through our grant received by the Honda Classic!
Carla
Carla Lewinky is 7 years young and was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2009. Carla's musical instrument of choice is piano.
Please give this little darling a gift that she can carry with her for the rest of her life and sponsor her piano lessons today!
Melissa
Melissa is 7 years young and was diagnosed with a brain tumor in November of 2010. This little darling would love to learn the piano during her fight with cancer. She has been on our waiting list for a long time now. Please help sponsor her music lessons and
inspire her journey!
Valentina
Valentina Condono is 14 years young and was first diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma in February of 2011. Valentina's musical instrument of choice is piano.
Please help her battle with cancer and sponsor her music lessons during her journey. Music will not cure her cancer but can uplift her spirits and give her hope!
Aref
Aref is 8 years young and was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma in the summer of 2010. Aref's musical instrument of choice is the electric guitar.
Give Aref the gift of music and inspire his battle with cancer. Become his Harmony Hope sponsor today!
Faith
Faith
We all completely fell in LOVE with this darling on Valentine's Day while visiting the children at JDCH. Faith is 8 yrs young and currently battling Leukemia. She truly is a rock star and wants to learn to play the guitar. Please become a Harmony Hope sponsor and give the gift of music to this precious child!
Tiffany
Tiffany
Tiffany is 16 years young and full of brights smiles and a warm heart! She began batttling Leukemia a few years ago and is currently awaiting a bone marrow transplant.
Our founder, Kristi Huddleston is proud to announce that she is teaching Tiffany to read sheet music and even play beginner songs. In additon, NBPS sutdent, Bridgette will be volunteering her time by visiting Tiffany at JDCH and will teach her some tunes on the piano as well.
