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A Father's Letter To His Five-Year-Old Daughter
Key Excerpts from Article on Website of Daily Good
Posted: November 16th, 2014
http://www.dailygood.org/story/855/a-father-s-letter-to-his-...
Tom Attwater is dying of a brain tumor, but he isnt worried about his cancer. Instead, he is trying to save his 5 year-old daughter from her own. He has vowed to raise approximately $820,200.00 for her cancer treatment, even if he wouldnt be around to see her go through it. Now Tom is almost half way to his fundraising target. Tragically his deadline is short as his latest scans show his brain tumour is growing. He says: These days people make bucket lists, and the very top of mine the one that matters most is raising money to make sure Kelli gets the medical help she might need." Tom is dedicated to leaving a legacy behind for her, as well as this touching letter: Darling Kelli, Im so sorry I will not get to see you grow up as I so want to. Please dont blame people or the world for this. A lot of life is simply luck and mine is running out. I wish I had the words to make you feel better. I wish I didnt have cancer and you didnt have to see me in pain as you often do now. I wish so many things were different but they are not. Most dads and daughters have decades to chat around the kitchen table, their hands warmed by mugs of coffee, as the dad dishes out advice and their girls no doubt roll their eyes. We dont have that time. But while your old dad is still around I thought Id try to give you some life advice.
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