Ashleigh started limping April 28, 2004. After many visits to the doctor, Ashleigh was diagnosed with Stage IV, high risk Neuroblastoma June 7, 2004, one month before her third birthday. After 6 rounds of chemo, Ashleigh was NED (No Evidence of Disease) in November 2004. She received a stem cell transplant November 27, 2004. On December 8, 2004 she was admitted to PICU with complications from her transplant. With a miraculous recovery, Ashleigh was discharged home January 21, 2005. After a wonderful 8 months, Ashleigh relapsed with Neuroblastoma September 7, 2005. On March 29, 2006, 21 months since her diagnosis, our beautiful angel on earth passed away at home and became the most beautiful angel in heaven.
We miss you so much, in so many ways, But we'll be together again in heaven one day.
We love you Monkey!
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"Let me hold you in my heart, my soul, and in my dreams...experiencing you in my mind...for loving you is the greatest gift, joy of my life."
2007 GOLD MEDALIST WINNER IN THE MOONBEAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS!
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation.
We are pleased to offer the first book in a series, "Ashleigh's Fairies". This book demonstrates a child's special openness to love that can come from things adults cannot readily explain. During the months prior to her passing, Ashleigh spoke often about her fairy friends, inspiring this warm and touching story. Ashleigh brought inspiration and joy to many during her short life, may her words continue to do so.
COMING IN MARCH 2008! "ASHLEIGH'S RAINBOW" illustrated by Ashleigh & Friends A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation
We are excited to announce the release, March 29, 2008, of "Ashleigh's Fairies" the second book in the "Ashleigh Marie Series". This book details Ashleigh's observations and ideas about rainbows. What makes this colorful and inspiring book particulary special is the beautiful forward to the book written by Ashleigh's Oncologist and the collection of illustrators. "Ashleigh's Rainbow" features illustrations by "Ashleigh and Friends". Many of these friends had or are currently battling childhood cancer.
If you would like to order books from the "Ashleigh Marie Series", please visit our website: Ashleigh Marie Books Website
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ashleigh's Angel of Hope Bracelet. This angelic bracelet is created with freshwater pearls and Czech glass crystals. The colors represent the hope that someday children will be free from Neuroblastoma.
Eight West Interview Child's story inspires others Two books share her journey Published : Friday, 04 Dec 2009, 12:26 PM EST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Ashleigh Marie Kieliszewski fought a 21 month courageous battle with a very aggressive childhood cancer and is now inspiring countless people. Neuroblastoma may have claimed Ashleigh's life, but not before she could teach many the importance of loving and living. Ashleighs Rainbow, authored by mother and daughter, Amy and Ashleigh Kieliszewski, is the second book in the Ashleigh Marie Series and is a follow up to Ashleighs Fairies, the 2007 GOLD Medal Winner in the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards.
Hope everyone has been enjoying their summer. We have been going camping more this summer with our last camping trip of the summer planned for the end of August. The boys have been having a ton of fun swimming, boating, camping, bonfires, etc.
September is around the corner and is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. We have a couple of activities planned: Sept 11th, 2010 Ashleigh Marie Books will have an exhibit at the Rockford Art in the Park from 9am-5pm in Rockford, MI. We also have Team Ashleigh up and running for our 5th year participating in the Make A Wish Walk for Wishes. This event is September 18th, 2010 from 9am-12pm at the East Grand Rapids Middle School. Make A Wish is such a wonderful foundation and they granted Ashleigh's wish in Nov. 2005 when we went to Disney World. She had such a magical time there and it is a time of cherished memories for us. If you would like to join our Team Ashleigh and walk with us or make a donation please visit our fundraising page at: www.wishmich.org/ashleigh. We always look forward to this event and know how much it means to the other special children that so deserve to have a wish come true.
I also recently got Ashleigh Marie Books on facebook. If anyone is on facebook check out our facebook page Ashleigh Marie Books, LLC Don't forget to click on the "Like" tab at the top of the page so that you can stay updated on events, future book progress and info on pediatric cancer support. I also have some more pictures of our sweet girl Ashleigh posted and pictures of book signing events. I was thinking it would be great to start a photo album of pictures of people enjoying their Ashleigh Books. If anyone would like to send pictures for me to post on the Ashleigh Marie Books facebook page and the Ashleigh Marie Books website just let me know.
Enjoy the rest of summer and many, many thanks for continuing to remember our Monkey!
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