Editor:

I want to take this time to thank everyone who participated at the Black Bear fundraiser (for Freedom student Ally Jenkins). Jimmy and Brenda, we love you! And all those who helped them … you mean everything to us.

I’ve received pictures today from the evening as well as pictures from Freedom today as students sported their pink and white T-shirts and wristbands. Again, all of this is so overwhelming and humbling to Jeff, Corey and me. I refer to all of you here at UCSF as my prayer warriors. My strength. I lift all of you up in prayer and I’m so grateful to each and every one of you.

I can’t wait for the day to bring my baby home. I can picture it now. Driving across the Bay Bridge on a beautiful sunny day. Looking at Ally smiling, breathing in the air. Reaching our town of Oakley with our wonderful friends, family and neighbors there. I can’t wait to hug each and every one of you!

Pray for a miracle!

Vickee Jenkins, Oakley