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Are You There, Empire State Building? It’s me, Maya.
Dear Empire State Building, About a year ago, a formal application was sent in on behalf of The Ronan Thompson Foundation requesting that one night be lit up Gold to bring awareness to all types of childhood cancer. You see, my son Ronan, died just shy of his 4th birthday from Neuroblastoma, which is one…
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Working on my little Empire State Building Post… Thank you all who have been so supportive. Until I get it finished, there is this. I love you all. I miss you all. I’m sorry I’ve been so quiet on here. Just trying to keep my head above float. Wait… I think I meant head above water. I am so tired, I cannot even see straight.
Ronan. Somehow our summer is over and I am left here scratching my head. How did summer go by so quickly? How in the world do I have 5th graders? Why isn’t Ronan starting the second grade? When is somebody going to end this sick joke and just freaking bring him back? I still think…
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Huffington Post and The Empire State Building
Through Ronan’s story, I have come to know the most beautiful people who are so passionate about this fight. I am so proud to call this little gem, Rainesford Alexandra someone who inspires me everyday to be a better person, leader, and fighter. If this is what our youth of today looks like,…
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I promise you all…
I have been in the middle of writing on my blog for weeks now, but I have had so much to say that my post has gotten insanely long. I was going to try to finish it tonight, but between being so wiped out because all of my babes are sick…
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If you have a little time on your hands…
Rockstar Ronan was nominated for “Battle of the Blogs” on Arizona Foothills. Thank you to the lovely person that nominated me. Also, thank you for being so patient with me while I work on this book. I promise you all it will be worth it!! Battle of the Blogs 2014 Rules…
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That Time I Went Inferno Hiking and Almost Didn’t Make It Down the Mountain Because Sometimes I’m an Idiot Who Does Stupid Things.
Ronan. I did something a couple Saturdays ago that ended up being not all that smart. I was in a mood. It was a Saturday, and the weekends around our house are still really hard on me. So much family time that I know you know I am thankful for, but weekends always seem to…
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I kind of think I might do this one day.
“Desert Runners” is supporting The Ronan Thompson Foundation during the month of June! The film follows ordinary people pushing themselves to extraordinary limits by competing in 4 ultra-marathons in the most treacherous deserts in the world. Much like how RTF will never quit on funding for new treatments and defeating childhood cancer, these runners will…
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The Day You Died, the Day You Were Born, and the Day You Died Again — When You Were Put in an Urn. Happy Should-Have-Been 7th Birthday, My Spicy Ro.
Ronan. I didn’t die from the fuckwad of May dates that I had to get through. The day you died. Mother’s Day. Your birthday, which was also the day you were cremated. And the day we had your celebration of life — aka a bullshit word I think I let everyone around me make up…
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Thank you!
Just to clarify, please just resend anything and everything you have to: rtfsocialmedia@gmail.com This should also include any and all correspondence you had with “Lizzie.” My inbox is already blowing up, so thank you for being so fast. Between you and Google, I should be able to get everything back. I’m flying…
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Need a little help…
Hi friends! Lots to update you on and I promise to do so soon. I need a little help with something. If you have sent any emails to rtfsocialmedia@gmail.com, could you please resend them and any type of correspondence you’ve had back. My inbox was wiped clean and I am trying to retrieve…
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I have something new to share…
This has been in the works now for some time now, but we’ve just been being a little quiet about it. As a board, we decided RTF needed a new logo. It was hard for me to part with the baby seal, as it had sentimental value. Nobody really understood why we…
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May, May, Go Away — Do Not Come Again Another Day
Ronan. May is officially here and I’m trying my best not to go into freak-out mode. You know what is coming up and it never gets easier. May 9th will be three years without you and May 12th will be your 7th birthday. Not to mention Mother’s Day, the day we had…
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Wait… Poppy Is One? How Did That Happen Already??
Ronan. I don’t live in a normal world anymore. I live in a world that I often feel very alone in, but I tend to do alright in this world. This world without you is so hard for me to live in, but I have done my best to make it bearable by…
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Taylor, you will forever have my heart. Thank you for continuing to be such a voice for these kids. I love you.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/24/taylor-swift-visits-cancer-patients_n_5021039.html
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I Wish I Didn’t Know What It Was Like to Only Be Able to Kiss Your Face Through the Pictures on My iPhone. I Miss You. I Hate This.
Ronan. Every year since you left, when Mr. Sparkly Eyes’ birthday rolls around, I always give him a card that I’ve made for him through my iPhoto with a picture of you on it. A few nights ago I was at my office working on my book, but I needed to take a little…
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A Sedona time out with Dr. Jo and a “massage therapist.”
Ronan. I went on a little last minute trip to Sedona because I know myself and I know I have needed a little time out. Luckily, Dr. Jo was available so she told me to go ahead and come up to stay with her. I packed up myself and your Poppy sister and headed up…
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The Treadmill Made Me Do It
Ronan. So, this happened tonight. The usual running around like mad, Poppy is into everything, I’m trying to get something on the table for your brothers to eat before they come home. I have so much nervous energy today that I haven’t slowed down once. I know as soon as your daddy and…
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A quick little check in because I miss you oh so very much.
Ronan. Oh, how I miss this little blog so very much. It makes me so sad not to be writing on here like I used to. This will always be my first home, my first comfort after a hard day, and where I found my love for writing. It’s hard to…
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My Dr. JoRo needs help saving the bereaved world.
This woman saved my life. Truth be told, not many people out there are trained correctly when it comes to dealing with the bereaved. Dr. Jo is trying to change this. Please pass along…
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Read. Listen. And Never Say These Words to Someone Who Has Lost a Child.
http://stillstandingmag.com/2014/01/6-things-never-say-bereaved-parent/
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WHAT BIRTHDAY?? LET’S RUN A MARATHON INSTEAD, FUCKER.
Ronan. Today didn’t start out extra hard, but that is how it has ended up. So much has been going on. Too much, I suppose. I made it through my birthday as best I could. Is it any surprise that I didn’t feel like celebrating? I just wanted the day and night to be over…
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Last minute P.F. Changs Arizona Race Details!!!
For anyone running in the PF Chang’s Rock N Roll Arizona marathon and half marathon THIS Sunday, the 19th: COURSE MAP- please print a copy and bring it with you! http://cdn.runrocknroll.competitor.com/files/2013/09/AZ_14_courseMap.pdf Please see final details here- http://cdn.runrocknroll.competitor.com/files/2014/01/AZ14_Final-Event-Information4.pdf Parking and Shuttle info- http://cdn.runrocknroll.competitor.com/files/2013/11/SA13-Parking-Shuttle-Information.pdf If you haven’t printed your confirmation, please do so! You should have received…
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Your song for the night. Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve done one, Ro baby.
Obsessed with this song. It may make me bawl like a baby, but it is so beautiful. Plus, Poppy loves it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2U0Ivkn2Ds
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Back In AZ With A Birthday To Celebrate. Or Not.
Ronan. We are back home and I am almost done with the whole holiday/celebrations of all things that still feel weird without you. My birthday is Saturday and I promise you I am trying to have a super good attitude about it, but I don’t really feel much like celebrating. This does not fly with…
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A Very Merry Christmas???
Ronan. It’s nights like last night when I really wonder if you can see us. You know how much I struggle with the whole heaven, white fluffy clouds thing and where exactly you are. Late at night when I’m writing, I often have your urn sitting in front of me and sometimes I take a…
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Did somebody say something about Rockstar Ronan bracelets???
Freaking finally. Look what finally happened!!! http://www.ronanbracelets.com
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Introducing…
http://www.littlesealtimes.com/front-page.html The Little Seal Times! We get so busy around here, but are trying to do our best to keep you updated on foundation things. We are getting ready to fund some really amazing things, thanks to ALL of you!!! Please check out our newsletter which will be updated monthly. Thank you for your continued…
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For all of you out of state peeps…
You all are the sweetest for wanting to send stuff. Thank you so much!! If you would like to contribute to the Candy Cart, you can send your items to our P.O. Box. The address is: P.O.Box 44935 Phoenix, Arizona 85064-4935
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For all my Arizona peeps…
These 2 “elfs” are requesting unwrapped gifts for The Ronan Thompson Foundation Candy Cart. If you visit Garage Boutique for Kids, Nove’, or High Point this holiday season, please bring in an unwrapped toy to receive 15% off your entire purchase. These toys will be used for Ronan’s Candy Cart when we visit Phoenix Children’s Hospital.…
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An 8-Month Birthday and a 31-Month Death-i-versary. F U, 31 Months.
Ronan. Thanksgiving is over. There was no Macegiving this year, as our sweet Macy, who saves us on every holiday, could not swing coming in. She was heartbroken about it, as were we. We all missed her so very much, but we will be seeing her soon in January, which we cannot wait for. Of…
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Did I mention I’m running another marathon without training?!?! Here is my shameless plug.
https://fundly.com/run-for-ronan https://www.facebook.com/theronanthompsonfoundation This time last week, we posted a thank you for sharing Ronan’s story and getting over 40,000 followers for our page. We asked if people would consider donating to our current campaign, the Rock N Roll marathon challenge. You guys came through for us, donating over $1,000. But we still…
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Only Eddie Vedder Could Drink Wine on a Stage and Make It Look Badass
Ronan. Do I usually have this hard of a time every year right before the holidays? I think so, but to know that, I’d have to go back and read my blogs from the past years. I’ve been doing enough reading of my blogs due to this book writing and I don’t feel like going…
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An amazing write up in Huffington Post and proof that so many good souls exist in this world.
We have been privileged enough to be the subject of a beautiful, sensitive, and enlightening article over at The Huffington Post. Our friends David & Jessikah Warfle at “Rock For Ronan”, a musical project designed to help raise funds and awareness for RTF, were interviewed by Huff Post and as always, they made…
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Thank you all for your amazing hearts and spicy souls.
Because of you all, the Spicy Monkey Spirit Hood was the company’s largest launch that they have ever had. Thank you all so much for buying them and making this venture so successful. Please continue to share this video with anyone and everyone. The more people who see…
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Dear Laura Leigh Lund,
You asked for this, my childhood best friend. You asked me to give you some motivation to run the full Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in Phoenix this January for Ronan. You, of all people. My childhood best friend who looks like a supermodel with your long, lanky 5’10” body and 0% body fat. You,…
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Are you ready to run like a ROckstar?! P.F. Chang’s Phoenix registration is open!
Now that Poppy is here, I’m ready to get my run on. This question is, will it be the full or the half? Will I train or not train? Still deciding. Hope so many of you will join me!! At the link above you can register online OR print out the form and mail it.…
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Dear First Lady, I Just Drank a Shit-Ton of Water. Do You Think It Will Bring Back My Son?
Ronan. Is this a joke? I’m sitting at my computer watching my Twitter feed go crazy about the White House being lit up pink for October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, while they did nothing in September for our kids. Even after we got over 25K signatures for our petition to light the White House…
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I’ll be in San Diego this weekend! Who’s coming to RUN with me?!?!
http://www.runtofightcancer.com Use the code, “Ronan” for 5 dollars off registration fees. We have created a “Team Poppy for RTF” as well. The password is gold. Come join our team!
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Spirit Hoods are back in stock!
Spicy Monkey Spirit Hoods are back in stock as of 3pm pacific time. The first run sold out in barely 90 minutes, so if you want one…don’t wait! Even if you don’t have kids, or want to wear one yourself, DONATE one or 10 to a children’s hospital. Bald little babes everywhere, should have one…
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Poppy didn’t die and the SpiritHoods already SOLD OUT!!!!
Ronan. This is seriously my life. Last night, I was cooking dinner and I had Poppy in the sink. Let me back up a bit. Every morning and every night, when Poppy eats her solid food, I put her naked in her Bumbo chair in the sink. She gets so messy, so I feed her…
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Ronan, you little Spicy Monkey. This is for you and all the other kids who deserve better. Thank you, SpiritHoods for being such an amazing company.
http://theden.spirithoods.com/ronanthompson/
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My letter was nice and it didn’t have to be. The right thing, SHOULD be done. Who gets in the way of kids fighting cancer? That is wrong on so many levels.
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/10/parents_pressure_van_andel_ins.html Please feel free to leave your comments below on this article, as others have. I don’t know how the people involved at Van Andel, sleep at night. THEY SHOULD ALL BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES AND SHOULD TAKE A LONG HARD LOOK IN THE MIRROR AT THE PEOPLE THEY HAVE BECOME. That’s my 2 cents…
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It’s almost Halloween and I would still let you be anything if you were still here
Ronan. Last week, I got to see the magic that Alexander has put together with the SpiritHoods video. He’s been working like mad on it, and keeping me so very in the loop. When the link finally came through the short version, the one that will air on their website, I took a deep breath…
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SAN DIEGO! Come run with us!
Use the code, “Ronan” for 5 dollars off registration fees. We have created a “Team Poppy for RTF” as well. The password is gold. Come join our team! xx http://www.runtofightcancer.com
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It’s been a while since I’ve done a song of the night for you, Ronan.
My friend, Ally sent me this tonight because she thought it would make me laugh. She was right. This video is so ridiculous that it is genius. How was I not asked to be in this video? I could have worn my Unicorn mask. Duh. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jofNR_WkoCE
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Thank you, Phoenix Magazine. I am truly honored to be a part of this.
http://www.phoenixmag.com/best-of-the-valley/201311/maya-thompson—activist-mom/
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29 months and I still don’t understand.
Ronan. I had a MAJOR pity party day. MAJOR. I woke up knowing fully well what day it was. October 9th. 29 months without you. I put on my best face and decided that it was definitely an all black day. I got Poppy ready, your brothers ready, made breakfast, lunches and…
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No “Silent Night” Singing to Poppy Allowed
Ronan. I am currently watching your Poppy sister play in her crib. At almost six months old, she has still not spent a night alone. Is that bad? I’m not sure — because I had all three of you boys in your cribs pretty much from the time you came home from the hospital. Babies…
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