Langley's and Martha's birthdays for Ben Towne Foundation
July, 2012
My granddaughter had “caught the excitement” of the new
Boise Chapter of Ben Towne Foundation! Here’s her story about how we decided to
celebrate our buddy-birthdays this year by honoring her dad – and Ben! Her friends brought donations for BTF, instead of presents, to her party, where the girls rode the bus and had an art tour of Boise, including BAM and different displays in the city.
“I heard about Ben Towne from my mom. She told me the story
of Ben’s cancer and that he died when he was just three. I felt pretty bad. One
of the reasons I wanted to raise money to help find a cure for cancer like
Ben’s is because of my dad, Cory. He had brain cancer and he died when I was
just two years old. So this year, for my 9th birthday, I asked my
friends and my family to please give me money for Ben Towne Foundation instead
of giving me any presents. My Grammy and I always celebrate our birthdays
together. She decided to do the same thing. Together, we received $625 that we sent to Ben Towne Foundation. Grammy and I really hope they find a cure
for cancer so that someday, no one has to lose someone they love to cancer.”
Langley Harding, July, 2012
