She turns heartache into inspiration
In 2001, Laura Brooks’ older sister, Jennifer, passed away at age 17. Laura, then 10, and her family were devastated.
“She was an incredible giving person and would always be volunteering to help some community project. She was my best friend and role model.”Shortly before Halloween in 1999 Jennifer became ill and was rushed to the hospital. “My parents picked me up after school and broke the news that Jennifer had leukemia. It was hard for me to understand at 9 until I saw her in the hospital bed,” Laura said.The family waited nearly a year for word on a bone marrow transplant that Jennifer needed.
“I was scared of what was going to happen to my sister,” Laura said. “Ronald McDonald House helped me through a very difficult time. I felt like I had a home away from home.”“They put us up in rooms for families with a bedroom and living area. I slept in the living room.”“The focus was on the family, something I desperately needed. There were holiday parties and special meals, visits from celebrities, a game room and movies.
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