This September 26th Green Lake is the Light the Night Walk!

Last years Light the Night Walk for Leukemia


Julian's Small but Mighty Team

Please come join us for a meaningful walk around Green Lake on Saturday, September 26th. Registration starts at 5:30pm, and the festivities start at 6:00pm. View Julian's Light the Night Donation Page, and toss a couple dollars toward an amazing organization.
Here is the link to the Green Lake walk, and the Map to get there! Come one, come all - join us in celebrating Julian, and all those who have been touched by Leukemia/Lymphoma

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk is the nation's night to pay tribute and bring hope to people battling cancer. Walks take place in communities throughout the United States and Canada, typically in the fall. On these special nights, thousands of participants carry illuminated balloons and raise funds for vital, lifesaving research and patient services.

Funds raised through Light The Night Walk support the work of hundreds of the world's best and brightest researchers in their search for better therapies and cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. For more information on what this amazing walk does please visit here!

I thank you all for your personal support, prayers, and generosity of spirit toward a wonderful young man.


Very sincerely yours,



Craig Larsen


Julian's Teachers from Sacred Heart


Marie and Victoria

Hapy 1st Birthday Julian & Marie!

Julian & Marie 09-09-09


L to R - Julian, Josie, Craig Jr., Marie, & Lilly


What a difference a year makes! We celebrated Julian and Marie's 1st Birthday on 09-09-09. Exactly one year ago Julian under went his Bone Marrow Transplant at Children's Hospital. I will never forget the courage and strength Marie showed us all. Although it was Julian's BMT, it was Marie who gave him the gift of life. September 9th will always be Julian's other Birthday. The guest of honor will be Marie.

Look for an email coming out today or tomorrow letting you know more about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Lite the Night Walk on September 26th at Green Lake.




Marie

Julian makes the first pitch for Buzz Cuts at the Everett AquaSox Game!

Julian, Bill Wixey, and Jay Buhner

What a Big day for Julian. . . . . He threw out the first pitch for the Buzz Cut Day at the Everett Aqua Sox Game today. Although he was less than excited about being in the spot light - he realized that sometimes stepping out of his comfort zone can create opportunities. . . and new friends. The Buzz Cuts were $10 and the proceeds were to benefit a great charity - The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He met Bill Wixey, who took a lot of time to chat with Julian and even toss the baseball for about 20 minutes. He met Jay Buhner, former Mariner great, and his family. . . . . .

The people at the LLS were wonderful with Julian. They were very proud of his courage and willingness to come out and make a difference. Julian truly sets the example on how to "get better". He is an inspiration to those that are getting better. . . . .

We all would like to thank Brian Sloan the General Manager of the Aqua Sox for help making this event such a success (and the cool jersey . . . . )

Julian and Bill Playing Catch

Jay & young Mohawk


Getting ready for the 1st Pitch


What a Pitch! Steeeerikkke!


Congrats from Brandon (Catcher for the AquaSox) & Brian Sloan (General Manager)


Bill and Julian walk off the Mound. . . .

1st Year Post BMT Check up and immunizations

Fantastic news! Julian was given a clean bill of health by the Doctors and Nurses at the SCCA and Children's during last weeks series of tests. Julian was great through his whole series of tests, he is truly an inspiration to us all! Of course he was guided through his "First Year Anniversary" of his BMT by his ever-present sister, Marie. Julian immune system was given a boost by his first year immunizations - just like a brand new child would. Wanted to share this with you!

Swedish SummeRun . . . . .

First of all I apologize for the delay in getting things posted. It has been a very busy Summer getting to spend time with Julian again. I saw that it had been since May and I apologize. Julian and I volunteered for the Swedish SummeRun on July 26th. Our job was to drive race volunteers to their places to direct runners. We were lucky to be next to a wonderful 86 year old lady that epitomizes the volunteer spirit. Julian's concern was that it started before 10am, he was right - we had to be there at 6:30am!

July 4th!

On the 4th of July we all went to Cottage Lake for a little fishing and Bar-B-Quing! It was a great, relaxing day in the sun. We had Julian lathered up in his SPF 85. Although we did catch anything keepable, there was a little action on the fishing pole. Julian is smart enough to pair up with a couple experienced fishermen on the dock who gave him some advice, and fixed up his rig for him.

Spring is Springing. . . . . . .

My apologies for going wayward with Julian's journal. . . . . To be honest, there has not been a lot going on for Julian. Of course that being said. the young man has been busy playing WOW on his Make-A-Wish donated Alienware Computer. It is the Monster of all gaming computers. It literally glows in the dark. But, he has also been plugging away at getting caught up with his homework as well.

His visitation with Nicole and I has finally started up again. It is good to have him back, we missed him tremendously. We are looking forward to a low-key Summer. He is still being monitored by Children's Hospital, and has a check up today. I am looking forward to his new birthday of September 9th (his BMT day).