tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41533611215730139522024-03-05T02:36:31.106-08:00Race For GraceThis is the official web page for "Race for Grace." This blog will keep everyone updated on Gracie's condition and our fundraising efforts for she and her family. Gracie was put in a drug induced coma at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sat. August 27th, 2011, due to complications with unexplained seizures.Race for Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594735881401294743noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153361121573013952.post-68585309638508540892012-04-28T10:17:00.000-07:002012-04-28T10:17:32.914-07:00Race for Grace 5K & Pancake Breakfast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">RACE FOR GRACE 5K and pancake breakfast. This will be held Saturday May
5th at Jensen Nature Park in Syracuse. Sign ups will be at 7am and the
5K will kick off at 8am SHARP!!! Striders will be hosting the 5K. A
pancake breakfast will follow at the park at 9am. We will </span><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: inherit;">have
live acoustic music playing during sign ups and breakfast. Anyone who
signs up for the race will receive breakfast and a Race for Grace
bracelet. The cost will be $25 a person. If you are only interested in
eating (as I am), breakfast will be $5 for adults and $3 for kids!!!
Start praying for beautiful weather and amazing positive energy just as
we were blessed with before. And of course, the best part is Amazing
Grace will be in attendance to cheer everyone one. We couldn't feel more
blessed for her and her entire family to be able to share this morning
all together!!! So mark your calendars and I hope to see you all
there!!!</span><br style="font-family: inherit;" /> <br style="font-family: inherit;" /><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Gracie has been fighting an auto- immune disease of an
unknown cause since Aug 25th, 20011. She was a patient at Primary
Children's for 6 months. She has been home for over a month now. She
has a long road ahead of her to recover but we have faith that it will
happen. This is a fundraiser for she and her family for medical costs
and lost wages. If any of you can attend that would be amazing. So
many of you have been a HUGE support to Gracie and we hope this will
continue throughout her recovery.</span><br style="font-family: inherit;" /> <br style="font-family: inherit;" /><span style="font-family: inherit;"> If anyone has any questions
feel free to email me at raceforgrace@hotmail.com. Hope to see a lot of
you there!!! All proceeds will go to Gracie Hinds and her family.</span><br style="font-family: inherit;" /> <br style="font-family: inherit;" /><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Amy Miller</span><br /> </span>Race for Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594735881401294743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153361121573013952.post-79591278526239508992012-04-13T22:29:00.000-07:002012-04-13T22:29:25.784-07:00Race for Grace GOLF TOURNAMENT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgddG-K3xI7w8I_J8eiGMHZ16RlWmMsRzk0VZgMh-ApEtLEvBiyYVM3dxXRhV-EdjNp1M7e8sU-Y_DqQ8RMvNE3K2TOIweVRhCI4fAkC7mqWEgUsEFbgMEPbdpRDvYdu6glztcGwpn6io8/s1600/Golf-flyer-v2-web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgddG-K3xI7w8I_J8eiGMHZ16RlWmMsRzk0VZgMh-ApEtLEvBiyYVM3dxXRhV-EdjNp1M7e8sU-Y_DqQ8RMvNE3K2TOIweVRhCI4fAkC7mqWEgUsEFbgMEPbdpRDvYdu6glztcGwpn6io8/s400/Golf-flyer-v2-web.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><br />
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<b>Please Contact Amy Miller to sign up. (801)920-7299 or raceforgrace@hotmail.com. Deadline is May 31st.</b>Race for Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594735881401294743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153361121573013952.post-40254819277545914562012-04-12T22:35:00.001-07:002012-04-12T22:36:32.035-07:00RACE for GRACE 5K and Pacake Breakfast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWgRYYC777HEFBfqclz_KZjs5chgit5gbel-ZE501ZxZ-8dZi6pYB1qDuLmWgL9hxWrBI3-0a7hG22QPlXJ4dMPe1cZyVt-wdYHltjhZmBDKbtygkVvsH7smxbEs045fgWQTzK7WHCLGc/s1600/Pancake-flyer-V2web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWgRYYC777HEFBfqclz_KZjs5chgit5gbel-ZE501ZxZ-8dZi6pYB1qDuLmWgL9hxWrBI3-0a7hG22QPlXJ4dMPe1cZyVt-wdYHltjhZmBDKbtygkVvsH7smxbEs045fgWQTzK7WHCLGc/s320/Pancake-flyer-V2web.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://soundcloud.com/ike-yospe/pcmc-grace?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=blogger&utm_content=http://soundcloud.com/ike-yospe/pcmc-grace">PCMC - Grace</a>Race for Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594735881401294743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153361121573013952.post-62650494867050550412012-02-16T13:27:00.000-08:002012-02-16T13:54:37.957-08:00The stories behind the 36th annual KSL Radiothon | ksl.com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29a8aJFeSE7OmDzCOu-egdfoQrLN54yKlm3h5mPUWz0yCp9BvDVSbABwMEIkOpn_Uv-PuXbomRzHmbhoNRtnxGL27lim_AKVIE4_Lwq4EX1vqA-l2cy4foSRBVYHmmqzMibq6WkWC9AU/s1600/38280_1522518349076_1418123762_1388885_5994638_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29a8aJFeSE7OmDzCOu-egdfoQrLN54yKlm3h5mPUWz0yCp9BvDVSbABwMEIkOpn_Uv-PuXbomRzHmbhoNRtnxGL27lim_AKVIE4_Lwq4EX1vqA-l2cy4foSRBVYHmmqzMibq6WkWC9AU/s320/38280_1522518349076_1418123762_1388885_5994638_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Over the last few months I have really learned the power of positive thoughts and prayers and I wanted to ask everyone to send those thoughts and prayers to my beautiful Mom. If you didn't know, she has been battling cancer over the last 8 months. She is currently in her 2nd round of chemo and her strength is outstanding. I have no doubt where my amazing Gracie gets it from. She is the greatest Mom/Grandma/Person I have ever known. Our family will get through all of this, and we will be stronger then ever!! <br />
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Please, I am begging everyone to continue to pray for Gracie and her family. I want Mindy to know how strong she is and that she is one of the most incredible mothers in the world. She has not been home since the day Gracie went to the hospital, which will be exactly 5 months tomorrow. Please pray for comfort and strength. Gracie has a long road ahead of her but I know in my heart she will overcome this 100%. She has proven, to everyone that ever doubted her, what an amazing, strong, determined/stubborn and powerful GIRL she is. We love you Hinds family!!!♥♥♥</span></span></h6>Race for Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594735881401294743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153361121573013952.post-47267391732336375722012-01-17T17:12:00.000-08:002012-01-17T17:12:15.233-08:00Prayers needed...<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Gracie has had a terrible night, lots of seizure. Please pray for her today.</span></b></span></h6>Race for Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594735881401294743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153361121573013952.post-74623540251431891412012-01-16T20:56:00.000-08:002012-01-16T20:56:38.298-08:00Gracie still fighting.<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="color: #741b47; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Gracie has really been having a hard time with seizures at night. Last night she had seven seizures. She has still been doing great during the day and continues to rock her therapy sessions. They are going to alter her meds and do a sleep study this week. If we don't see improvement she may need some more plasma pheresis. I will keep everyone posted. Love you all.</span></b></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="color: #741b47; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"> Mindy</span></b></span></h6><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtg1v-fQP7c3bCsQM5c7WZW4h0cYZxD-KmV15Yh4CBwpHACPjLK3w69muWVvgcogjOOognLtaacvkHI-GUCkV6iYnHNCxvBOdBvINpJ7FazFJrCMrYUu55a3-OhlrdQe_5KlZVwG5ekHY/s1600/326957_3051737618602_1418123762_3177046_193231999_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtg1v-fQP7c3bCsQM5c7WZW4h0cYZxD-KmV15Yh4CBwpHACPjLK3w69muWVvgcogjOOognLtaacvkHI-GUCkV6iYnHNCxvBOdBvINpJ7FazFJrCMrYUu55a3-OhlrdQe_5KlZVwG5ekHY/s320/326957_3051737618602_1418123762_3177046_193231999_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Gracie has had a rough week. They changed her sleep meds and now she is having seizures while she is falling asleep. She is still doing great in therapy and we are hoping by putting her back on her sleep meds the seizures will stop. Please continue to pray for our amazing Grace.</span></b></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span style="color: #4c1130;"> Mindy </span></span></b></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"> </span></b></span></h6><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</div>Race for Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594735881401294743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153361121573013952.post-67637655786458925032012-01-04T19:53:00.000-08:002012-01-04T20:00:03.392-08:00Race for Grace 5K and CarnivalI just wanted to share this amazing video that was put together for Gracie and her family. My brother in law Andrew Giannitrapani created it for Mindy, Dig and Allie to have forever and most importantly, when Gracie awoke, she would be able to see how many people have supported her and how many lives shes has changed. I thought everyone would love to see this. Prepare to cry and be moved. Looking back at this day and seeing it on film, I realized what an incredibly beautiful day it was and how much positive energy filled the air. It was a day that will stick with me forever. Thank you to everyone who had any part in putting this unforgettable day together. We ♥ you Gracie. Forever we are all in debt to you and your family!!! ♥♥♥<br />
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We have now gone three whole days with no seizure activity!! This is absolutely incredible!!! She has been saying more words and is becoming more alert and aware every minute! I know I keep saying it, but it really is like watching a miracle happen right infront of our eyes! Allie has been so thrilled to have her sister back. She has grown up so much through all<span class="text_exposed_show"> of this and is now really stepping up and caring for her sister in away that is so mature and sweet. Gracie pointed to Allie yesterday and very clearly said "I love you". I can't tell you how blessed we feel right now to have these two amazing little girls. Please continue to pray for her strength and recovery. We love you all so much. I will have more pictures and updates to come!!</span></span></span></h6>Race for Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594735881401294743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153361121573013952.post-8633966586746836662011-12-14T21:33:00.000-08:002011-12-14T21:35:26.675-08:00Miracles happen EVERYDAY!!!<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Miracles happen everyday!!!! I always thought I was a person who believed that statement, but now that I am witnessing it everyday, I realize how powerful a statement that really is!!!! Gracie continues to improve! We have been getting more words out of her and she is really beginning to find her voice again. She is also totally killing it in occupational and physical therapy. Everyone is just amazed in the strength and determination she is showing. She is doing things they would never expect from a child that has been in a three month coma and who has gone through all that she has in her time here at the hospital. She still has so many challenges ahead of her, but it is looking so promising and everyone is just excited to see what she will do next. There were many staff members here who never thought Gracie would make it out of the ICU, but for those who knew that she was in there, fighting to come back to us, that faith in her has been rewarded with all she has accomplished in the last week and a half. She has been blowing kisses, giving big smiles, combing her hair, putting on lip gloss, and being just as sweet and loving as she has been her whole life. She is truly our Amazing Grace. I will try and keep up with some good updates! Thank you all for the continued support and love. I know she feels it now more than ever!! Love you all so much!</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"> Mindy </span></span></h6>Race for Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594735881401294743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153361121573013952.post-19339832322216808492011-12-14T21:30:00.000-08:002011-12-14T21:30:32.004-08:00Update Wed. December 7, 2010<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="color: purple; font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">I am writing my update tonight from Gracie's new room in the NTU and we are so happy to be here!! After spending 100 days in the ICU, not knowing what the future was going to hold, we are now moving forward with rehab and recovery and it is truly incredible. Over the last week we have seen her progress and it is so inspiring to watch. She has spoken a few words and has really impressed the PT an<span class="text_exposed_show">d OT therapists with her strength and determination. She is still having seizure activity but it seems to be getting better everyday. She still has many challenges ahead but we know she can do it. I had one of our favorite Dr's tell me today that she has seen two miracles in her career and that Gracie is one of those miracles. I will try to post updates on her progress more often!! Thank you all so much for all the love and support! Love you all so much.</span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: purple;"> Mindy </span></span></span></span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="text_exposed_show"> </span></span></span></h6>Race for Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594735881401294743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153361121573013952.post-58710913236154747222011-12-04T22:05:00.000-08:002011-12-04T22:05:58.776-08:00Day 100<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Today marks 100 days that Gracie has been in the ICU. Not a second goes by that I don't think of Gracie. Not a minute goes by that I think of how much my family and I miss our friends. Not an hour goes by I don't ask GOD why? Not a day goes by that I wish things were different. Then I am constantly reminded of all the lessons, gifts and moments this little girl has given to me. I cannot thank Gracie and her family enough for enduring this trial they have been given to teach me and everyone else in this world what really matters in Life. I am forever in debt. ♥♥♥ Love you BF's ♥♥♥</span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"> </span></span></h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"> Amy </span></span></h6>Race for Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594735881401294743noreply@blogger.com0