Have you heard of the little girl affectionately being referred to as "Mrs. Beiber"? You may have seen her on the news around Valentine's Day. This little sweetheart made national headlines when Justin Beiber flew her to New York to play Candyland. The trip was a media sensation and the world fell in love with her. Those of us who know her as Avalanna, a Sweetsir kindergartner, were not surprised. She has that effect on people- her infectious laugh and beautiful personality fills others with joy.
The trip to NY was an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the need to raise money to cure AT/RT. This form of pediatric cancer is so rare that there is no cure and virtually no funding for research. April 27th-29th, Avalanna's family and friends are putting together a 24 hour Spin-a-thon and a Spa Night to benefit 'Cure AT/RT Now', which they formed to support research at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The Sweetsir School is pleased to announce we are putting together a team to participate in this fundraiser. Details will be sent home via backpack to explain how you can form your own team or sponsor the 'Sweetsir Spinners'. Monetary donations and checks made out to 'Cure AT/RT Now' will be collected at the Sweetsir School Office until April 27th. Let's join together to prevent other children from experiencing this devastating illness.