Ali's Good Friend Trent DuVal

UPDATE: Yesterday was an amazing day for me. I can't describe the feelings that I had at Chick-Fil-A. Some friends of mine at work decided it would be nice to go out to lunch and support Trent and his family. We work close to the Sandy Chick-Fil-A, so we went there for lunch. It was very nice to hear people say Trent's name and that they wanted to donate money for the cause, (Made me tear up). Then again last night we went as a family to The District and it was incredible. There were probably 30 cars waiting at the drive-thru and inside was so packed, no tables available, and the line wound around the entire inside of the store. The feeling and atmosphere were so great, and it brought me to tears once again. The silent auction items which were donated were being purchased well above the worth/value of the items. There were so many people there that the manager of Chick-Fil-A extended the silent auction until 10:00 pm. Alicyn took some money from her piggy bank and was so happy to hand it over. I was overwhelmed with different emotions, happy, sad, peace, love, and just glad that I could be there to experience it. I love how a community like ours can come together and help each other out at times of need. It didn't really seem like I did anything of significance. I still feel helpless, but I really hope that those little small acts make a big difference. I hope that the fundraiser was a huge success and that everyone that contributed feels like every minute they waited in line and every penny they gave will make a difference and help out the DuVal family.

Ali has a friend named Trent DuVal. They were in the same first grade class and were real pals. In July, just a month after 1st grade was over he found out he had leukemia. Alicyn was so distraught and asked me about him constantly. I tried so many ways to find out information about him for her. Never could get any where. We found out today that Trent will lose his battle shortly, and has come home from the hospital to spend his last few days with his family.

The minute I told Ali about him she burst out crying and spent a good part of today in tears and sobbing. We read his blog together and cried together. I held her for about 20 minutes while she cried, and it is so hard to sit and hold your child who is healthy and fine and know that somewhere just down the street a mom is holding her child who is the same age for maybe the last time on this earth.

I have put a link under family and friends so you can read about him and his incredible faith and testimony.

Ali has prayed for Trent in her prayers every day for 15 months. She cares about him and loves him. He teased her in school and she would come home and tell us about him, or just tell us a story of what they did that day.

To help Trent's family with the tremendous financial burden from medical expenses, Chick-fil-A of South Jordan will be donating 20% of the day's revenue on Monday, October 13th to Trent's family. Cash donations will also be accepted, and anyone making a donation of $10 or more will receive a coupon for a free Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich to be used on their next visit.In addition, Chick-fil-A of South Jordan will hold a silent auction from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Auctioned items have been donated by local businesses and community members. All proceeds will go to Trent's family.Please,please, please help us in supporting Trent and his family! Call Chick-fil-A of South Jordan with any questions at (801) 727-2697 **Southtown, Ogden & Layton will be giving a % of sales as well, but only the District Location will have an auction and coupons for donations.