Due to complications from the tumor, Grace contracted a near deadly infection that required surgery and one month of being in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence RI. For four weeks, Grace was sedated and on ventilation as her body fought to overcome the affects of this infection. Grace and her family received such wonderful care from the doctors and nurses that it forever changed their lives. Watching these wonderful doctors and nurses take care of Grace and also watching how friends and family came to our side made us want to give back. I know how difficult it was for us to maintain the day to day acts of our lives while Grace was going through her ordeal. It was then that I decided that I want to help high school kids and their families who are getting ready to head off to college but are dealing with issues related to cancer. The college admission and financial aid process can be very confusing, intimidating and down right frustrating. Families pay upwards of $4,000 to private consultants for help in navigating through the college admissions/financial aid maze. I know first hand all of the out of pocket expenses that families incur while their children are being treated. Spending thousands of dollars on these services for many families is out of the question. That's where the National GRACE Foundation comes in. GRACE stands for Growing, Recovering and Achieving a College Education. I along with colleagues from America's top universities will provide these services free of charge to college bound children and their families who are dealing with cancer. I invite you to explore our site and contact us with any questions or to set up a time to speak
