THE SHEPARD FAMILY FOUNDATION

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"The Shepard Family Foundation mission is to help elevate underprivileged families and youth with education, leadership and positive reinforcement!"

Dear Russel & Marian,

I sincerely want to dedicate this blog because you have made a difference in my life. Thank you for listening to my story and your recent generous gift of $5000 USD for my natural treatments that I will be undergoing for the next few months.  Your generosity has given me the ability to seek more natural treatments that I didn't think was possible and another chance to fight this cancer

Words cannot express how I feel! You have given me hope and courage to fight this battle! My family and I will always be forever grateful. God Bless! 

SURPRISE BACHELORETTE + BRIDAL SHOWER

I can't believe it has been almost 2 weeks that I've been released from the hospital and it has been an incredible journey so far. I got so many surprises from my loved ones who came from different places to throw so many unforgettable moments that I will forever cherish.

My Surprise Bachelorette Party At The Grey Eagle Casino Resort, https://www.greyeagleresortandcasino.ca/ who took care of us girls throughout the night without any complications. Big Shout Out to Matt, Director of Sales & Marketing for giving us an incredible night & Ernie, Managers at the Casino who also made us feel comfortable!

LOVE & FAMILY

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for a wonderful memory of our day that will last forever in this beautiful video of my early 26th birthday celebration. This had me in tears!

Videography Credit to Ferdi Flancia Films, http://ferdiflanciafilms.com/. 

BLESSINGS AFTER BLESSINGS

I don't even know where to begin. I am at loss for words. I can't thank enough.

Wishing Well Wedding and Event Foundation - http://wishingwellfoundation.ca/ have granted my wish to celebrate my early 26th birthday and my favourite holiday.

Deeply grateful for:

Lesley Plumley, Founder and President of Wishing Well Wedding and Event Foundation.

Lynnette Macdonald, Vice President of Wishing Well Wedding and Event Foundation.

My family and I highly appreciate your generosity! Words can't describe how sincerely thankful we are for all your help. You are truly a blessing in this community.

Olivia Kennedy, http://lovecrushweddings.com/ who executed the event and made it ALL happen. 

SUPPORT SYSTEM

It hasn't been the best start of the year but I sincerely want to thank you all for the thoughts and prayers. The flowers, gifts and cards from everyone. I am overwhelmed by all the support I've been receiving. It's going to be the longest year but I'm truly blessed for not going through this alone. Again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!

Definitely, a big shoutout to my family (mom, dad, brother, sister-in-law, niece) who's been so strong throughout all this. Another shoutout to my amazing boyfriend who's been with me every step of the way. Also, my 2 bestfriends (Akhtari sisters) who came to see me as soon as they heard the news who helped me through my surgery. Tita Carole and her husband Greg who comes every other week to pray for me. I'm very blessed to have an amazing support system. There are more that I can't thank every single one of you here but you all know who you are, THANK YOU!