Taylor's Wish Stocking Project {North Alabama Children's Photographer}

Although I have yet to meet Taylor face-to-face, this girl has touched my life already. I was contacted by her mother several months ago for a photo session through Littlest Heroes Project. I was pretty excited, as this was my first LHP session and I love helping where I can (although usually I'm not sure exactly how I can help, but I can always take portraits!). Taylor's mother, Tammy, and I were in touch back and forth for weeks. It seemed like every time we would schedule an appointment, something would come up. Not just those little things that you or I are accustomed to (such as "Oh no! It's raining!" or "I just don't feel well today")... but REAL things. Things like a funeral for a child who had such a short life, doctor appointments hours away... things that are a daily part of this thirteen-year-old's life.

I've copied this from Tammy's facebook events page to share with you all...

Sept 5th 2006, Taylor Hendrix was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma.

She spent so much time at Children's, between surgery, chemotherapy, trips back and forth from home weekly for 10 months. Taylor was cancer free for 18 months then in Nov 2008 relapsed with a spot in her right lung.

Taylor had lung surgery and 9 months of chemotherapy again. During all this treatment, Taylor thought so much of the other children going through what she had gone through and wanted to do something for them.

In Dec 2007 Taylor started "Taylor's Wish Stocking Project". The first year she filled and took over 80 stockings to the cancer floor.

She did this on Christmas Eve, when most families are home celebrating Christmas with their family. Taylor knew this is when she needed to be there, because those kids could not be home with their families to celebrate, instead they were at the hospital having treatment. Taylor wanted to do something to brighten the day for them, if only for a short time.

We could not have done this on our own. Without the help of so many kind friends, like each of you, it would not have been possible. SO many people we have never met, but out of the kindness of their hearts wanted to do something to help, to be a part of "Taylor's wish" .

If you find it in your heart to help, we would appreciate it and feel Blessed to have you be a part of "Taylor's Wish".

I am going to do my best to help. Aside from the personal donations that I can try to make, I am also donating 50% of proceeds from every holiday session booked between right now and November 15th. I will deliver the proceeds to Taylor, along with whatever else you guys would like to donate (toys, books, anything!), at that time.

Book now!!! Your holiday session will come with a $50 print credit, 25 custom Christmas cards, and the joy of helping Taylor as she brings happiness to the children at Children's Hospital.