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Gracie Purdy
7/30/02 - 4/21/08
Gracie Purdy died Monday, April 21st, from the same tumor that took Elena's life. It's ironic that God wanted me to walk down this road again, holding their hands, as they endure this, the unthinkable....the unbearable....reality of life. Gracie loved the colors pink and orange, and was fiercely independent! She never complained once, and her thoughts were always of others first, especially her brother, Nolan. She loved Webkinz and wrote beautiful stories. Prayers for her parents, Llisiana and Martin, and Nolan, her 9 year old brother, are requested. I'm sure Elena was there to make sure Gracie ate, and played with all of the other helpless victims of this disease. We must find a cure. We must. I was so lucky to have had you touch my life, Gracie. You taught me the lessons I missed the first time around. With love, and admiration.....Miss Jennifer ( l )
In lieu of flowers, the Purdy Family graciously asked that donations be made in Gracie's name to our foundation. We are in the process of selecting a research project that targets brainstem gliomas. There are promising new developments, that desperately require funding to bring them to light. Our efforts to find a cure will memorialize Gracie, by naming the first sponsored effort in her name. This mission is no longer an option. In 9 years since Elena's death, there has been little advancement in the treatment of these types of brain tumors. This has to change. It will change. Thank you for all of your support, and willingness to make a contribution to our efforts. Together, we can make a difference.
