08/08/2022
Feeling a little emotional packing up these shirts to mail tomorrow. We started this run 5 years ago, while Jagur was just at the beginning of his PANDAS journey. We mostly wanted to create awareness about this illness. First, to protect him from judgement, so others would know he was sick, not a bad “apple”. Second, to honour what these kids go through. Third, to honour what the families go through. It still breaks our heart to know so many kids and families are in the trenches with this illness, but I hope this run helped in some small way for those to be recognized, but more importantly treated appropriately, and that can’t happen without awareness. We’re grateful to see improvements in care, support and understanding for these kids.
This year we wanted simple shirts for a special reason, because even though we called it Jagur’s Journey, it is also a daunting journey for so many others as well. And we recognize that, and we are cheering for you, for wellness, so that you may be all that you are meant to be and not what this illness makes you. We hope you enjoy your shirt this year. So much love for you all, from us. The Manum family 💜