Pledges and Prayers for Layla Grace Marsh

Some of you may be aware of the story of Layla Grace – a brave little 2 year old from Texas who is in the final stages of Neuroblastoma (for details, read her family’s accounting of her illness on their blog: http://laylagrace.org). Due to similarity of names, many Layla Grayce customers and followers have asked them if there is a way they could bring attention to her story, and it is their honor to share this with you; to do what they can to help Layla Grace and raise awareness about Neuroblastoma.

Unfortunately Layla Grace does not have months or even weeks ahead of her. It is down to days, to hours. Her doctors have never seen anyone able to hold on for so long in her condition, but her parents have come to believe that Layla is holding on for a reason, that there is a purpose. Layla’s time with us here is coming to a close, but her story can bring a greater awareness about her cancer. Neuroblastoma is one of the most common kinds of cancer in children. It occurs most often in babies and very young children and is 70-90% curable if detected early.

Layla Grayce is donating 20% of their purchases through Friday, March 12th. 20% of purchases from the following brands will be split between the Marsh family's medical expenses and Texas Children's Cancer Center: Skip Hop, Newport Cottages, Dwell Studio, Oopsy Daisy Baby and Little Giraffe.

Here are other ways you can help, and what the generous people at Layla Grayce pledge to do for both the family and the fight against childhood cancer:

Go to http://laylagrace.org, read about little Layla, learn about Neuroblastoma. Spread the word about this disease, about how it is 70-90% curable if detected early. Learn what the initial symptoms are and what to look for. Early detection is the key to a higher success rate. Stage 4, which is what Layla was at the time of diagnosis has a survival rate of only 30%. Read more about this type of cancer at the Texas Children’s Cancer Center website.

Become a fan/spread the word – they’ll donate $1 directly to the family’s medical fund for every new Layla Grayce Facebook fan that signs up through March 12th. It’s an easy way to help and to spread the word about this disease. If you are already a Layla Grayce Facebook fan, suggest the page to friends at: http://www.facebook.com/laylagrayce. They pledge to donate up to $10,000. They started today with 5,666 fans. It will be wonderful to watch your outpouring of support for this family!

Update: Layla Grace sadly passed this morning. Please keep her family in your prayers.