Kilted for Kids' Cancer

**techdragon** · 19th September 10, 11:44 PM

My youngest son, Michael, when he was 2.5 years old, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. It was one of darkest days of my life.

We spent three and a half years in treatments – ranging from daily oral chemo, sedation, spinal taps and surgery. I was a single mom with two young kids, trying to get through college and barely able to work. There was a lot of crying, toughening up, fighting and worries. My eldest son missed school and having a normal childhood and my youngest had his entire reality shifted. We were poor, tired and ragged… but we survived. My son is in remission and has been out of treatment for two long years.

One of the best gifts we were given during that terrible time was trip to DisneyLand via Make-A-Wish and the people that really made it home for us while we were there was Give Kids The World Village (http://gktw.org/).

Give Kids The World is a non-profit organization that exists only to fulfill the wishes of all children with life-threatening illnesses and their families from around the world to experience a memorable, joyful, cost-free visit to the Central Florida attractions, and to enjoy the magic of Give Kids The World Village for as long as there is a need. 100,000 children have had their dream come true at Give Kids The World. No child in need has ever been turned away – and no child ever will. Give Kids The World is a place where families find joy, laughter, serenity, and a lifetime of memories. Through the tireless support of our volunteers, employees and generous partners, we dedicate each and every day to these special families.

Kilted for Kids' Cancer
We believe in gifts. As a family, we have been through a lot of hard time but have come out on top and we want to thank all of those people who helped us through it all. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month but our gratitude lasts all year round so we have started a movement to help give back that will not end when the month is over.

First and foremost, we want to thank our customers who have made Alt.Kilt what it is today. For the rest of the month of September, we are giving away our kid's kilts for free. Each one will have our Kilted for Kids' Cancer screen printed small on the front apron. Shipping will be added to each free kilt order. As an option, we are also collecting donations for Give Kids The World so you have the choice to write in a donation amount with your order of a kid's kilt - there is *NO* requirement to donate. Either way, the kilts are free for all kids until the end of September.

The rest of our gifts are going directly benefit our choice charity.

We are hosting an eBay auction for the next seven days featuring a "Custom Build Kilt" - you can have any thing you want (excluding full leather)... all of our fabrics, customizations - including screen printing, embroidery, unique pockets and color combination, and this even includes any of our specialty styles (as is or modified). 100% of the profits of this auction will go directly to Give Kids The World and it is located here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=260666958939

For our adult kilt fans, we are also offering the addition of the Kilted for Kids' Cancer logo screen print to your Alt.Kilt order. A $25 donation has been added to the cost of the basic classic kilt and this will be passed directly on to Give Kids The World. The kilt can still be built with all available options and fabric choices.

We are also offering a selection of T-shirts and accessories that will have our Kilted for Kids' Cancer logo on it. We are donating 100% of the profits from these items to Give Kids the World for this year and every year. These will be updated as the month goes on - so check our Twitter and Facebook as new items are added. Most of these are pre-orders (as with the patches) or made-to-order as with the t-shirts. Suggestions are always welcome.

Thank you for your support of Alt.Kilt and our dedication to Give Kids the World.

**Downix** · 20th September 10, 07:25 AM

A worthy cause. My wifes aunt just beat cancer, in an adult it can be terrifying. Doubly so for a child. Another bid for you.

**Wife** · 20th September 10, 10:24 AM

Techdragon, was your son a patient at UW childrens hospital? What years? My first son was treated for ALL at UW 1999-2010.
I will have forrestermodern order a kids kilt for our 2 year old.
I hope you raise lots of $. We continue to raise money for the Leukemia and lymphoma Society.

**Downix** · 20th September 10, 05:31 PM

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**techdragon** · 20th September 10, 06:49 PM

The things you learn... we apparently had a dueling code issue on the site and didn't realize it.

The code that lets our classic build options generate a running tally as you make your kilt is conflicting with the donation add-on code. It has a habit of erasing the price if options are filled in after the donation is notated so we dropped that box to the end of the order form. So please, if you are choosing to donate, add the voluntary amount on last- just before clicking on "Add to Cart". Thank you!

I apologize for any frustrations that this has caused and I think it is all fixed now. Thanks again!
-J

**techdragon** · 20th September 10, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by Wife

Techdragon, was your son a patient at UW childrens hospital? What years? My first son was treated for ALL at UW 1999-2010.
I will have forrestermodern order a kids kilt for our 2 year old.
I hope you raise lots of $. We continue to raise money for the Leukemia and lymphoma Society.

Yes! We were at UW - from 2004-2007. The staff and nurses there are the best in the world.

Thank you for your well wishes

-J

**Wife** · 21st September 10, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by techdragon

Yes! We were at UW - from 2004-2007. The staff and nurses there are the best in the world.

Thank you for your well wishes

-J

Yes, they are the best. I have many friends there. In fact that is where I met forrestermodern. You may very well have met him since we didn't leave Madison until Dec of 2006. At that time he was the only pediatric radiologist at UW.

Small World.

**ForresterModern** · 21st September 10, 04:37 PM

From ForresterMOdern, aka Husband of WIFE:

Kilt ordered and donation made.

Congratulations on making it through that long, dark, lonely, rough, frightening and soul-searching tunnel, and coming out the other side with a cure, and a more solid faith in life to boot. No one can ever really understand what you have been through, but we can see and understand your pride, grace, and gratitude. I think this is a wonderful way of paying back and paying forward at the same time. We will be proud to clad our son in your kilt.

May you and yours always be well and happy,

jeff foster, Caroll Foster, and Carter Foster

**2a5t2f7** · 21st September 10, 04:40 PM

Well said, Dr., and beautiful sentiments........

**ohiopiper** · 22nd September 10, 10:19 PM

Just found this via a post in General Kilt Talk. I'll be talking with the wife (mine, not ForrestModerns') about getting a kilt for our son and making a donation.

We've been blessed to have two healthy children, but know folks personally who have not been so lucky. The little bit we can do comes from our gratefulness and desire to help others in a bad spot.