I wrote a letter the Whidbey News-Times printed that has gotten responses from all over the Island as well as the USA. Thank you for those who have chosen to be generous with your hearts, prayers and money. My granddaughter Cate Karjalainen is fighting hard for her life with a smile as big as Texas.

I am working on a couple of fundraisers for her, one of which I hope becomes an annual event to raise funds for other infants with cancer. You never really know how many friends you have or how many lives you’ve touched till a catstrophic need comes along.

If you would like to give or have more information look online at www.carepages.com under “Cathryn,” or give locally at any Whidbey Island Bank Branch, C/O Cate Fund, or at Coupeville Community Bible Church, 502 NE Otis St., Coupeville WA 98239. Put on the memo line “Cate fund.” All donations go directly to medical expences and are tax deductible. Even a dollar makes a huge difference.

Thanks, Islanders,

Pastor Rick Karjalainen

and baby Cate