Trista Connor describes how Mercury and the Bear Fund gave her 13-year-old niece Emma, a cancer patient, experiences like concerts that break up her treatment-centered life. Emma's routine is dominated by hospital visits, so these moments of joy matter enormously. Trista thanks the donors whose generosity makes them possible.
Hi, I'm Trista Connor. I'm Emma's aunt, and I just wanted to talk to you guys for a few minutes about the impact that Mercury and the Bear Fund are having on Emma. Emma got diagnosed with cancer. Essentially, since then, her life has really revolved around being in the hospital. She hasn't been able to do the things that a 13-year-old should do. Seeing what Mercury and the Bear Fund are able to provide, an opportunity to see an amazing concert. I just see the joy in her to just go and have some fun and not have everything be about the cancer or the treatment. Just living through all those difficulties, she's really just going to be able to live a carefree week, get to, get to do these amazing things. And these are things that she just wouldn't be able to do without the generous donations that were given to the Bear Fund and to her. And just wanted to say thank you and know that this
