I took Benny to the local Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation golf tournament for the first time. We usually play, but I wanted him to come out and meet some of the people supporting diabetes research. What a great day!
First, out on the driving range, Benny got to hit with the big guys. Then, our pediatric endocrinologist walked up with his clubs. I think Benny was equally excited to see Dr. Mark as he was to meet Kurt Busch! That was funny – Benny thanked the NASCAR star for helping JDRF and then said, "Are you a real race car driver?" Kurt couldn't have been nicer. He laughed and said, "You bet!" High fives all around.
The highlight for Benny, though, was seeing his "good friend" Coach John Fox. They met last year at Panthers training camp. Benny knows Coach has type 2 diabetes (that's why he doesn't wear an insulin pump, of course).
I wasn't sure Benny was going to let go! Thanks, Coach. You know I'll always be a Carolina Panther fan.
Aw, nice. I’m so happy when kids are able to have moments like this.
What a perfect day on Monday….from Tim’s cooking at Hole 10 to Kaitlyn & I having such a wonderful time at the ‘skirt hole’. Especially for Kaitlyn with her new friend Andre Royal, who was such a good sport wearing the bright pink skirt!!! Never thought that when Kaitlyn was diagnosed at 16-months-old we would be so blessed with such an incredible out pouring of support and kindness from the community! We have our hearts focused on finding a CURE for our little girl and all of the brave children living with this terrible disease but we are so proud of have far we have come with OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUPPORT over the past 11 years! ~Kerry L. Groody (Kaitlyn’s Proud Mom)~