2014 Harvest of Hope

The Harvest of Hope is approaching quickly as Fall is in the air. The event will be on October 10th, 5:30-8 pm. 

We're excited to support the Hansen Family and the Josh Schiffman Cancer Lab. 

Josh is a renowned pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Primary Children's Hospital and Huntsman Cancer Institute. Dr. Shiffman's research focuses on the development of childhood cancer and he runs a translational genomics laboratory to identify which children are at risk for cancer and why.

The Hansen Family have three children, two with special needs. Together, they've faced cancer, chronic, debilitating illness and Neuromuscular Disease, with associated disabilities.

The oldest son, Oakley is on life-support. Oakley, has survived over one hundred surgeries. He had two strokes, which left him a quadriplegic. He also suffered two cardiac arrest, which caused damaged to the majority of his major organs. Oakley also sustained a severe traumatic brain injury. However, Oakley's unyielding love, courage, strength and perseverance continue to strengthen and humble the Hansen family. As he passed his 21st birthday recently, his status with insurance has become more complicated and dire. This has been overwhelming for the Hansens, but even during this time he continues to teach us the importance of celebrating individual strengths and always striving to rise above their limitations.

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2013 Gracey's Harvest of Hope

Gracey's Harvest of Hope had a wonderful second year as we supported the Sterners. Thanks to everyone involved! We can't believe we're only about a month away from the 3rd year. Here are some great pictures from 2013. We hope to see you again soon.

2013 Silent Auction Items

2013 Silent Auction Items

Everyone is working hard to get ready for Gracey's Harvest of Hope this Friday. We can't believe its already here. Here's a list of the silent auction items for this year. We are adding new stuff everyday.

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1.      5 Nights at Las Palmas resort in St. George

2.      Beach House in San Diego – one week

3.      Chopper 5 – One half hour ride

4.      Beach Cruiser from Guthrie Bicycle

5.      Men’s Specialized Bike from Bicycle Center

6.      Apple Ipad Mini

7.      Water Softener with Installation (value $1700)

8.      Light/picture software package from Adobe (value $2600)

9.      32” Samsung flat screen TV

10.  Camp Chef – Propane firetable

11.  Laptop Essestials Bundle

12.  1 Night at Hotel Park City with $100 to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

13.  (2) Nights at Hampton Inn

14.  3 month membership at the JCC

15.  4 lower bowl Jazz tickets

16.  2 lower bowl Jazz tickets with dinner

17.  Signed Jazz ball

18.  Signed Volleyball by Kerri Walsh

19.  Signed Ute ball & tickets

20.  (2) Complete car detail and (2) oil changes at R & C

21.  beautiful paintings

22.  (2) $25 gift cards to Trailside Dry Cleaners

23.  $50 Gift Card to Gastronomy

24.  Life-size decorative Santa (value $2400)

25.  $ 100 gift certificate to Four and Twenty Sailors

26.  Hitachi Cordless Drill

27.  (3) Blow Buys at H2Blow

28.  4 free classes to the Little Gym

29.  Children’s bike from Tutoring Toy

30.  Rocking horse from Tutoring Toy

31.  Necklace by Natalie Fredrick

32.  $100 gift certificate to Kura Door –Jen

33.  $100 gift certificate to Kura Door –Jen

34.  Dinner for 2 at Desert Edge Pub & Brewery

35.  Dinner for 2 at Stella Grill

36.  Dinner for 2 at Red Butte Café

37.  VIP card, free studio fees for 1 year at Color Me Mine

38.  Gymboree gift basket

39.  (2) $20 gift cared to Mac Cools

40.  (2) Tasting Tour for up to 8 people at Noodles & Co.

41.  5 free meals at Noodles & Co.

42.  Hair dryer w/ shampoos

43.  2 helmets from Bicycle Center

44.  (2) $50 gift certificates to Mandarin

45.  (4) $25 gift certificates to Hires

46.  Free meals to Café Rio

47.  $40 gift certificate to Nailed

48.  Fift basket from Nailed!

49.  (2) $25 gift cards to Smith’s

50.  Gorgeous scarf

51.  Smores kits

52.  Variety of camping/outdoors baskets

53.  Variety of Bath & Body Works gift baskets

54.  Variety of Vera Bradley bags

55.  Variety of Movie Night gift baskets

56.  Variety of Game Night gift baskets

57.  Variety of Pet Lovers gift baskets

58.  Variety of Children’s Literature gift baskets

59.  Variety of Baby gift baskets

60.  Fiesta Basket

61.  Rumbi & Noodles meals

62.  Gift certificates to Red Robin

63.  Italian Dining gift basket

64.  House Cleaning gift basket

65.  Sports gift basket

66.  Art Supplies gift basket

67.  Jewelry Box

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Sterner Family

Gracey's Harvest of Hope - September 27th - 5:30 - 8:00 pm

We invite you to join us this year as we support the Sterner family.

In December of 2007, Trista and Josh Sterner were blessed with the miracle birth of the their triplets. After the ups and downs of a complicated pregnancy, they were thrilled with the birth of their identical baby girls, Audrey and Courtney, and their baby boy, Ryan. At about 8 months old, after witnessing some developmental delays with Ryan, doctors suggested he have an MRI. It was at that time, Ryan was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. This devastating news was compounded about 6 months later, when it was suggested that Audrey also undergo an MRI due to similar developmental delays, and she too was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. This news was extremely difficult for Trista and Josh to bear. Now, they were not only dealing with the challenges of raising triplets, but also caring for and raising two children with special needs.

Currently, Audrey, Courtney, and Ryan are five years old. They each possess sweet, unique spirits and bring their family much joy. However, the challenges of Audrey and Ryan's cerebral palsy have been very difficult. They are constantly adapting their environments to meet their physical and cognitive needs.

Audrey and Ryan are involved in extensive daily therapy with the hopes of making them stronger and as Independent as possible. The main mode of transportation is their wheelchairs. It is great to provide movement for them, but challenging because the Sterner's home in not wheelchair accessible. They are in need of making changes to their home in order for Audrey and Ryan to maneuver their wheelchairs. Unfortunately, changes to their home are imminent and the continual medical and therapy costs are truly overwhelming.

In October of 2012, we had a successful event to support the Kellers and Struhs. We're happy to report that circumstances for both families have improved.

Marlo Keller

On August 21st beautiful, free-spirited, little 2 yr old Marlo suffered heart failure caused by acute Myocarditis. Later it was learned that this was brought on by a common virus (Parvo) infection that almost never causes this kind of outcome. Marlo was rushed to Primary Children’s Med Center where her heart arrested 3 more times before they could get her on a bypass system. She has recently been taken off of life support and has shown all the Doctors what a fighter she is. Marlo went from an ultra- energetic little girl one minute to near death and ICU the next. Last week, Marlo was moved into the Neuro-Trauma Unit. While she faces a long road of rehabilitation, she has shown a lot of improvement. She loves to laugh with her sisters and has even lifted her arm.

Amy Struhs

In November of 2011, Amy Struhs was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. After several months of Chemotherapy and Radiation, she and her family celebrated as she was pronounced to be in remission. Only 2 months later they found that the cancer had not responded to the Chemotherapy at all, but had spread to other places in her body. Amy is headed to seek treatment outside of the state in hopes of finding a treatment that will cure her of this invasive disease.