Embraced

A story of two families battling childhood cancer who find hope when their lives intersect.
For more information about Starlite Shores Family Camp and to help send families with childhood cancer to camp, visit their website: www.starliteshores.org
To support much needed childhood cancer research, visit places like www.stbaldricks.org for general research or www.give.helendevoschildrens.org/CancerAwareness for research happening locally.
After months of treatments, Annika Ohman and her family were exhausted and just needed a break. They heard about Starlite Shores Family Camp and decided to go. While they were there, they were paired with a volunteer family, the Drydens. The Dryden family had just heard about Starlite Shores a few weeks prior and decided to help out, even though they didn't know what to expect. After getting to know each other throughout the week, the families developed a strong friendship. The Ohmans felt the love and support of the Drydens through this difficult time, and because they opened their lives to each other, the Ohmans are able to be there for the Drydens when the tables are turned.

[@astalander6061]

Thank you.

[@curtparker1200]

What a great message from families with a unique insight. I can look at these 2 amazing girls and when i have a bad day i want to remember that string of beads...is my day really that bad? Thank you to these 2 young girls for teaching an adult about whats important.

[@nateohman2158]

#childhoodcancer #embraced #childhoodcancerawareness #friendship #cancer #godisgood #inspiration #hope #encouragement #toomanyhashtags

[@garysironen]

Such a moving story. Thanks for posting this, Nate. Annika, I'm speechless - so proud of you.