The ISCWR began it's 33rd reign one year ago tonight. We'd normally be celebrating our Coronation this weekend, however, since we moved it to August, we are simply left with the reflection that such an anniversary brings. I had put a lot of thought into what I would say through this statement...and then something happened tonight that I want to share with you instead that really puts into focus why we do what we do.

We had gone to meet our neighbors who had just welcomed their newborn son. After a few minutes, they asked "are you...the people from TV? Did you run the marathon in a cheerleader outfit?". After we confirmed their suspition, they went on to share this story.

Just recently, their friend had given birth to a tiny, premature baby. This baby was very, very sick. The mom of this sick, little baby told this family that they spent many hours holding their son in these aweful, hard chairs. It was a terrible time. Then one day, this new chair arrived and everything changed. It was so much better to hold their baby. Two days later, their little boy passed away in their arms while sitting in one of the ISCWR chairs at the NICU.

Just imagine...through the genorosity and love of this community and the hard work of the members of the ISCWR...a family, going through the most difficult moments imaginable...were given such a gift...to hold their child in the final days of his life...in peace and comfort.

It is moments like this that make EVERYTHING worthwhile.

As we celebrate this anniversary, we thank you all for your continued support of the ISCWR and look forward to seeing you all...three months from tonight at Coronation 34!