Christa (yes I am the annoying older cousin who never stopped spelling your name with a Ch, even after Grandma changed her license plate to be "4JS-KSTK" intead of "4JS-KSTC"), today was my first Race for Hope and it will probably be a lifelong regret of mine that I never walked with Krista's Red Sox but I have to say it was a beautiful thing to see so many people running and walking in your memory. Because of the efforts of your family and your wonderful neighbors and friends, Team Krista was the second biggest team and raised over $27,000. I will never stop wishing you were still here, I will never stop wishing we'd gotten that last trip to Starbucks the day that you died, and I will be truly sorry that we can't share a brownie sundae from Bufflehead's this summer, especially after you sent me so many picture texts of them over the last few years. But you are a constant force for good in my head and a constant reminder not to give up and to keep a positive outlook. You are a very special person and we miss you dearly but you are always in our thoughts.
"Most people don't know there are angels whose only job is to make sure you don't get too comfortable & fall asleep & miss your life."
-Angels of Mercy, Brian Andreas
Love,
Kate
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Race for Hope 2011 t-shirt
In 2010, Team Krista raised $42,000 to help benefit brain tumor research. The team was formed with 329 members, second largest team participating in the DC Race for Hope! Thanks everyone for your support.
I'm Still Waiting...
"You walked with the honor and grace of an earthly angel, blending in the crowd, dancing along as if no one was watching you." - Ms. H-J
Team Krista
Race for Hope 2011 t-shirt
Race for Hope 2010 t-shirt
In 2010, Team Krista raised $42,000 to help benefit brain tumor research. The team was formed with 329 members, second largest team participating in the DC Race for Hope! Thanks everyone for your support.
Farewell my friend
Remember the Dragonfly
I'm Still Waiting...
Results from the DC Race for Hope
Race for Hope - Team Krista 2009
Team Krista raised $30,883.40 to go towards the National Brain Tumor Society! This exceeded our goal of $10,000. We could not have done this without the support of our team members and supporters. Thank you very much for helping to find a cure for brain tumors. Together we are making a difference!
http://www.braintumorcommunity.org/goto/teamkrista
Team Krista raised $30,883.40 to go towards the National Brain Tumor Society! This exceeded our goal of $10,000. We could not have done this without the support of our team members and supporters. Thank you very much for helping to find a cure for brain tumors. Together we are making a difference!
http://www.braintumorcommunity.org/goto/teamkrista
Support Brain Tumor Research
On Sunday, May 2, 2009 the Thompson family and friends will be participating in the Cassidy & Pinkard Colliers Walk for Hope in Washington, D.C. The Race is organized by volunteers and benefits two not-for-profit organizations, National Brain Tumor Society and Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure. Please join our team, Team Krista, and walk in memory of Krista. To sign up please contact Susan Hamon 703-339-4754 or skhamon@cox.net.
Link to the Brain Tumor Society and Race for Hope:
http://www.curebraintumors.org/goto/teamkrista
Link to the Brain Tumor Society and Race for Hope:
http://www.curebraintumors.org/goto/teamkrista
Posting a Message
As we mourn the loss of Krista, please share your thoughts, memories, and pictures of her life.
1. Select "Sign In" at the top right hand side of this screen.
2. The username is sabrinakulakowski@yahoo.com and the password is kristathompson
3. Click "Add Post"
4. After typing your message and/or uploading a picture, scroll to the bottom screen and click "Publish Post"
For help call Sabrina at 610-417-3600.
1. Select "Sign In" at the top right hand side of this screen.
2. The username is sabrinakulakowski@yahoo.com and the password is kristathompson
3. Click "Add Post"
4. After typing your message and/or uploading a picture, scroll to the bottom screen and click "Publish Post"
For help call Sabrina at 610-417-3600.
"When I must leave you for a little while, please do not grieve and shed wild tears, and hug your sorrow through the years. But start out bravely with a gallant smile; and for my sake and in my name, live on and do all things the same. Feed not your loneliness on empty days, but fill each waking hour in useful ways. Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer and I in turn will comfort you and hold you near. And never, never be afraid to die, for I am waiting for you in the sky." - Anonymous
Krista Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Riverside Elementary School, where Krista's Mom, Kathie, teaches, began raising donations to support a scholarship in memory of Krista. The scholarship will be given to a senior at South County High School, where Krista attended, who has shown leadership in the community and who will pursue a degree in education. To date over $1500 has been raised!
If you would like to make a donations towards this scholarship, please make checks out to Mrs. Kathleen Thompson with Krista Thompson Memorial Scholaship in the reference line. Checks can be mailed to 10500 Greene Drive Mason Neck, VA 22079.
If you would like to make a donations towards this scholarship, please make checks out to Mrs. Kathleen Thompson with Krista Thompson Memorial Scholaship in the reference line. Checks can be mailed to 10500 Greene Drive Mason Neck, VA 22079.
Special Thank You
Krista's family would like everyone to know that she had the finest medical team at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Krista's ability to fight this illness for so long is credited to her love of life and family and most especially the knowledegable and compassionate doctors, nurses, and staff in the Pediatric Oncology Department.
We would like to thank Doctors Cohen, Weingart, and Shokek and their staff. In addition, we would like to thank Nurses Sue, Tom, and Mitch. We could never express our graduitute to Doctor Leigh Marcus and Doctor Donald Parsons. Your skill and never ending pursuit of the best possible treatments for Krista gave her the highest possible quality of life. Doctor Parsons you are truely a hero.
We would like to thank Doctors Cohen, Weingart, and Shokek and their staff. In addition, we would like to thank Nurses Sue, Tom, and Mitch. We could never express our graduitute to Doctor Leigh Marcus and Doctor Donald Parsons. Your skill and never ending pursuit of the best possible treatments for Krista gave her the highest possible quality of life. Doctor Parsons you are truely a hero.
In leu of flowers...
To honor Krista's memory and help continue fighting childhood diseases such as Krista's and many others, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to:
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Development Office
One Charles Center
100 N. Charles Street/St. 234
Baltimore, MD 21201
Checks should be made out to SKCCC with "Child Life Krista Thompson" in the reference line.
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Development Office
One Charles Center
100 N. Charles Street/St. 234
Baltimore, MD 21201
Checks should be made out to SKCCC with "Child Life Krista Thompson" in the reference line.
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