Face Painting for a Cause

Last month, I had the opportunity to participate in two Light the Night Cancer walks in New Jersey. I offered face painting for all the kids and adults, and in return I saw some serious love. I met one young girl that couldn't have been more than 7 come out with her parents to support a child in her school that had been diagnosed with cancer. Her face painting request? A survivor ribbon. But maybe the most touching was the group of boys that asked for Spider-Man faces with pink and purple ribbons, most of them for their moms. Their moms were there with them and were survivors of breast cancer among other things. These young kids have already felt the affects of cancer, whether directly or indirectly. Their bravery at such a young age is remarkable. They are more thankful to have their parents than most are at forty, and I can only hope to take a piece of that with me after being part of these two inspiring events.