“I met Ava and her Mom Chrisie at Jorja’s All Star Ascend Fun Run. Talk about amazing spirit and courage. Ava had neuroblastoma (the same form of cancer Ronan had), for which there is no cure. So while I had a great time at Barrett-Jackson, it is moments like meeting Ava and Chrisie that remind me just how important and precious life is. While I realize that not everyone can donate to a cause, the simple act of helping to raise awareness is so important. Please help me, Chrisie and Maya raise awareness about this disease. If you can donate to organizations like Maya’s “The Ronan Thompson Foundation”, St. Judes, Barrows Neurological Foundation etc. please do so. If you can help by passing the message along to others, please do so. Every little bit helps.”

– Bret

To read about Ava’s life please visit:

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/avaholder