All of us know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. Do you remember how you felt when you found out that someone you knew had cancer? Now, try to imagine the person you are told that has cancer is YOUR OWN CHILD. We, Arthur and Rozanne Wille, have been those parents. Now, we have started, “The Sweet Eats Program In Memory of Hendrix Wille”. Hendrix was our only son, whom was diagnosed with
an aggressive form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia at the age of 2. He underwent multiple rounds of intensive chemotherapy, and a bone marrow transplant before his leukemia returned. Hendrix inspired all of those around him to smile more, laugh more, give more, share more, and love more. He died at home surrounded by his family and loved ones at the age of 3, on April 16, 2013. We learned during our journey that caring for a seriously ill child is emotionally, physically, mentally, and financially draining. Long hospital stays can also be very isolating. We are comforting other families by providing a space where they can get
free food, drinks, meals, laundry service, and emotional support from other caregivers. This allows families to focus their time and energy on loving and caring for all of their children.