Dear Troops,

I hope your summer is off to a great start. If you are like me, summer is the most fun. Swimming, cookouts, fireworks, beach trips — what a wonderful time of year!  While many of us enjoy the freedom that summer brings, we are constantly in the presence of friends in our community who are living with cancer.  For them, life is not a day at the beach. As trite as it may sound, I am thankful for the consistent dose of humility and perspective.  Please continue to keep the many families we serve in your thoughts and prayers.

Just in the last week, we were able to help Ms. Rosa with transportation.  She is 75-years-old and lives near downtown Birmingham.  We also assisted Ms. Barbara, who cares for an adult child with special needs. TRF was able to help with her co-payments so she can continue treatment prescribed for her continued pain. 

We are also working on a new referral, assessing how we can help this family.  In addition, we continue to hold the Gunn family close to our
hearts as we assess possible additional assistance.

Remember, one family at a time, we are making a difference. May we never grow tired of moving beyond ourselves to serve the needs of others. 

Be well,

Rashel