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BrittiCares
International (BCI) was established to aide children and
their families in dealing with the effects of
childhood cancer.
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 BRITTIANA
HENDERSON'S
STORY
On September 1, 1993, an angel named
Brittiana Renee’
Henderson was born with a mission to bring light and
love to the entire world. Since birth, Brittiana was
“all smiles”, bringing sunshine into the lives of all
whom she encountered. From a very early age; “Britt” (as
she is affectionately known) enjoyed life to the
fullest. Britt had amazing talents for acting, dancing,
poetry and so much more. She excelled in school and also
had hopes of becoming a pediatrician. Brittiana adored
parties, having fun and doing all the things that kids
like to do. |
Click
here for video - The Today Show "Britti
Inspiring A Nation" |
 One might be tempted to label Brittiana Renee’
Henderson as “a regular kid”, but this is just not the
case. What makes Brittiana so unique is her journey; in
2004 at the age of 10 Brittiana was diagnosed with
Osteogenic Sarcoma (bone cancer). News of this magnitude
has been known to take even the strongest of men down
for the count, but not Britt. She soldiered on through
this ordeal with the heart of a hero, enduring the
chemo-therapy, the pain, and a partial knee replacement.
Through it all, even on her worse days, Brittiana always
found the strength within to take the focus off of her
and put it on others. Britt would visit other children
in the hospital and offer them her best; hugs and
smiles. It was then that her parents Jamie and Shirell
Henderson joined with Brittiana to start BrittiCares
International (BCI), a non-profit organization dedicated
to embracing children diagnosed with cancer through the
power of love.
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A girl this awesome deserves awesome results and that’s
what she received, the chemo was complete and the cancer
was in remission. She remained in remission for 14
months, until in 2006 Brittiana and her family received
the baffling news that the cancer had returned, this
time as Leukemia. Even this, did not stop Brittiana. She
continued her fight with the same faith that brought her
through once before. There was one difference, a very
poor prognosis, and a slim chance of survival forecast
was upon her, Brittiana said, “No Chemo, I want quality
of life.” With her family by her side, Britt battled
Leukemia through holistic regiments, hospital support
and plenty of smiles. While maintaining such a positive
outlook, and encouraging spirit for others, Brittiana
found the time to assist with planning the 1st annual
“Brittiana Smile for Life 5k run/walk” through BCI in
order to raise funds for her treatment and that of other
children with cancer. Brittiana’s motto is “you never
give up”, with her amazing fortitude, she walked the
entire three miles. When Brittiana crossed the finish
line, there was no doubt that we were looking into the
eyes of a hero, who faced life’s challenges with
strength and determination. A hero that caught the eyes
of her loved ones, and captured the hearts and attention
of America through the local news media and
NBC’s Today
show with her very own segment entitled “Inspiring a
Nation”.
On Wednesday; January 31, 2007 Brittiana
Renee’ Henderson’s struggle with cancer came to an end,
but her legacy and journey continues on through the
Faith, hope and love that BCI has to offer to the lives
of children and families affected by cancer. |
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We offer ‘Ways to Care’ for corporations,
community-based and individual entities to partner with
BCI through donations/sponsorships and volunteer
opportunities, in lightening the load carried by young
people and their families as they journey through the
harsh realities of childhood cancer.
Click
here for video
A poem of faith, hope and love;
entitled “Where I’m From” written by Brittiana Henderson |
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Every
Life has a purpose, and Every Child deserves the opportunity to
smile”® |
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2007-2008 BrittiCares International All rights reserved. |
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