I am participating in the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Miracles in Motion 5K in honor of my big brother, Carson.

Carson was the Emma Whisperer. He had a way of calming me, helping me feel better, and understanding me in a way not many people could. He looked out for me, helped me when I needed him, cared about my well being, and was proud to be my big brother.

Carson was a fantastic big brother. He adored me, his little mini me, and I adored him right back. Being loved by Carson was something special.

Carson was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at age 16. No child should ever have to face something so unfair, and no family should have to watch someone they love go through it. But Carson was never defined by cancer. He was funny, smart, stubborn, loving, sarcastic, protective, and unforgettable. He was Carson. He was Bee Boy. He was my big brother, and he always will be. 🐝

I am walking with OsteoCure Warriors: Bad to the Bone, a team made up of families connected by osteosarcoma. Some are walking for children who are still fighting. Some are walking for children who have gone before us. Some are walking for children who are now NED, with no evidence of disease. Every family has a story, and every step matters.

Your donation supports Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and Pediatric Oncology, helping children and families facing the unimaginable and supporting the hope for better treatments, better outcomes, and someday, a cure.

Thank you for supporting me, remembering Carson with me, and helping keep his light moving forward.

BEEcause of Carson, we keep going. 🐝