Push.

There have been times, especially lately, when I feel as if I've been pushed to my limits in all areas. I often find myself wondering, "When is this hard stuff going to end?"

But, I'm lucky.

Lucky because I get to live with a really jumpy, curly, blond haired, blue eyed, bright as a headlight ray of hope.

I look at the scratches on his feet, torn up from braces and practicing climbing.

I look at his toes and the funky way the middle one sticks in the back, like it's hiding something.

I feel his anticipation and excitement when he attempts to communicate something and the person with whom he is communicating with understands.

Deak pushes, and pushes, and pushes.

Just to get through each day.

He pushes me to persevere.

And, for that reason I am going to push you, sometimes gently and sometimes with a little more torque.

Push you to register for our run and provide an opportunity for Deak's message of hope to be spread to others.

Although my major marketing onslaught will begin in a few weeks, I've already received registration forms from people whom I've not even met, and that fills my heart with so much joy.

Let Deak inspire you to push yourself just a little bit harder than usual on Saturday, May 14th. 

8:00 am.

Register online, or by mail as soon as you can to ensure proper t-shirt size or delivery (details on sidebar).

Deak, age 3, with two other children who have Ring 18 in Las Vegas at a Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society Conference.

 Deak and an adult living with Ring 18. She is amazingly independant, has even lived on her own.

 Deak and Emarie in Vegas.  Emarie has 18q-, which is similar to Ring 18.

Deak, age 2, and our angel Em in San Antonio at the Chromosome 18 Conference. 

Kindred souls, worthy of your donations, prayers, and the push to run for hope.

Are you inspired yet?