Meet Julia….a beautiful little two year old with a terrible disease.
Julia was diagnosed with leukemia last October. She is considered very high risk and has to go through very intense chemotherapy and radiation. Her treatment plan is projected to be about two years assuming she has no setbacks. In the first three months of Julia’s treatment plan, she was hospitalized and spent a total of seven days at home. Julia’s mom has been caring for her and running back and forth between Welland and McMaster Hospital. Her employer has been very generous, granting her a paid leave but, unfortunately, that has run out.
Due to the financial stress the family is going through on top of the stress of what Julia is going through, their family and friends organized a fundraiser for Julia. A silent auction gala is being held on April 4th and I’ve received word that it is SOLD OUT!!!
So this is where I come in. I received an email with Julia’s story. I immediately donated a photo session with prints to the silent auction along with a photo session for Julia and her brothers. This is the beauty of being a photographer. I have a gift that I can give – the gift of photographs and capturing time and it was my absolute pleasure capturing Julia and her brothers!
If you would like to make a donation, a paypal account has been set up: Julia’s Journey
Julia singing to her froggie
I love this one:
Oh my gosh she is such a sweetie! You would never know from her beatific smile how much she has gone through! I LOVE the one of her with her brothers. Thank you for sharing her story and also your amazing talent to give this family something to smile about in their journey down this hard road. Julia is truly a treasure, and so are these images!
Daniela,
You have done an amazing job taking pictures of my nephews & niece, we will treasure these pictures forever. They are absolutly gorgeous!!!!
Thank you!!!
Oh my goodness – I could cry! I would love to give the gift of photography to families in this kind of need. As a member of the NILMDTS Foundation – it’s great to be able to gift that gift BUT to do something like this! For families so in need and so deserving…LOVELY!!! You capture her beauty with perfection!
Daniela,
I am Julia’s grandmother, and just wanted to thank you personally for all that you have done for Julia and her family. You are truly not only a great photographer but a beautiful person. Thank you just doesn’t seem enough.
Carolyn
Carolyn – It feels good helping and photography and photos is something I can give. It was truly my pleasure. I hope the fundraiser on Saturday is very successful.
Daniela,
I am Julia’s aunt. Thank you SO SO much for giving our beautiful little girl and her family this wonderful gift. You have perfectly showcased her charm. I love the wonderfully tender moment you captured of her and my nephew. These images will be cherished by our families forever!!!
Lisa
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