Brandon's story was
on the news today!! Brandon was so excited to hear his voice on the news. They did a great job with Brandon's story and I'm very happy with it. I hope it will generate more donations but I also hope other parents will discover that there's hope for their child as well. I wouldn't have discovered this treatment if it hadn't been for Channel 13 news doing a story about the girl in Virginia who was seeking treatment in China for ONH. We have certainly come a long way since that night in December. There is a very kind lady (Kathy) who lives in Colorado Springs that
is taking donations for Brandon. In exchange for a $20.00 donation, she is handing out containers of homemade salsa (honestly quite possibly the BEST I have ever tasted). The WHOLE $20.00 goes directly into Brandon's fund. She isn't taking money out for the containers or for the cost of making the salsa. She is a wonderful lady & I'm so happy to have met her. The top left photo is of Kathy & Brandon. Friday we took orders for salsa and had some time to taste test the goodies. John was helplessly addicted!! "Thank You" to the people who have already ordered her salsa!! If anyone is interested in
ordering salsa, please let me know. The photo's above and to the left are of Brandon with a couple of women who have helped from the very beginning. They also ordered salsa Friday. THANK YOU Ayesha (in the photo above) & Angie (with Brandon in the photo to the left) The last picture is of my sister in-law Aspen. I forgot to take a picture of her with Brandon on Friday when everyone was taste testing however below is a picture of Aspen with my husband's brother Jason & their 3 year old son Kordnse. Aspen has literally helped with every fundraiser we have done here in Colorado. From taking candle orders to helping set up at the yard sale to being yelled at by "bossy", she has never complained nor has she ever turned her back on our efforts to get Brandon to China. She has been more of a sister than a sister in-law these past few months and for that, I cannot thank enough.
WE RAISED $5,969.48 IN THE SCOTT CITY HAMBURGER FRY!! THANK YOU SC
OTT CITY!! The hamburger fry was a complete success and we owe a huge "Thank You" to everyone who helped make the it a success. From the ones who cooked the hamburgers to the ones who bagged the burgers, poured drinks, sold raffle tickets, and donated items. And especially to the people who came out to show their support in Brandon's Fight For Sight. It was really nice to walk around the park and see so many smiling faces who 
were there to enjoy the day with us. The band was great which only topped off the perfect day. We were blessed with absolutely the best weather - not too hot, but not cold and NO WIND!! Brandon had fun meeting all the people who have been rootin' for him. He was able to swing for awhile which was a big plus for him. At the end of
the day, Brandon drew the raffle ticket winners. We were able to sell 83 lbs of left over (uncooked) hamburger for 2.00 a lb. As soon as we got back to Grandma & Grandpa's house, Brandon was ready to put his PJ's on and go to bed. It was an exhausting weekend but we had a lot of fun. PICTURES: Top photo is Brandon in the town of "Brandon, Colorado". Every since we moved to Colorado Springs, we go past Brandon, Color
ado on our way back to Kansas. For almost 5 years I have been wanting to stop to take a photo of Brandon in "Brandon" but the timing was wrong (didn't have the camera, Brandon was sleeping, too dark, etc.). Finally today on our way back home, I was able to stop for a few minutes to take the picture. 1st left picture: Lila, Brandon, & Grandma Bonnie at the donation / raffle table. Brandon met so many people who are loo
king forward to the day we board the plane for China. 1st right picture: several people brought out their lawn chairs to enjoy the hamburgers, listen to the band, and soak up the perfect day. 2nd left picture: Brandon is able to tell the crowd "Thank You" after he drew the winning raffle tickets. Standing next to him is Bonnie Christianson & Grandma Bonnie. 2nd right picture: Harold Wright and his band. They were great!! Since John's birthday was the following day, they sang "Happy Birthday" to him. The 3rd left picture: We had so many people who volunteered their time to help cook hamburgers, wrap them up, pour drinks, & toss the cookies in the bags. 
