I've been thinking of all 4 of you Hirsch's alot latley and hope your doing well, I know its a tough time of the year right now but Jax will live in all of your and our hearts forever..Always believing, Now and Forevermore <3

Love, Caitlin

Dear Sharon,

 

When I saw you yesterday, I wanted to give you a hug, but was afraid to.  I know Sept 6 is approaching, I wanted to tell you that we have all been thinking about your family, but I was afraid to hurt your feeling.  Thanks for being there for all other kids every day.  I know it is hard, but Jackie must be proud of you.  My girls enjoy coming to the gym. Thanks for everything, and thanks for your smiles.  Nothing can alleviate your pain, but you can still make Jackie proud of you.  Be strong. 

Jacquie,

I just keep playing the song, "Sissy's Song" over and over again right now, and cant help but cry.  I miss you Jax, we all miss you so much.  I just wanted to say thankyou for always being there for me when I sit at my bench and talk to you.  I love you with all my heart.

 

ALWAYS believing,

Natalie Maranto

..i will ALWAYS remember you, ALWAYS miss you, ALWAYS love you and ALWAYS BELIEVE. 

i love you, in my heart & on my mind 24/7

xoxo <3 alicia <3 xoxo

Sharon, Torey, TJ,

  Always keeping you close in thoughts and prayers for each new day . You are a wonderful courageous family and admired by so many for your courage and strength. 

    Love Gene, Marcia and family

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Well shes walking through the clouds

Sharon, Tor 1 & Tor 2,

 

I'm sorry I haven't written as much as I'd like... but I hope you know that I am always believing and always loving/thinking of you all.  Sharon, your updates are always so comforting because I feel so blessed to be a part of your prayers, words, and conversations with Jax.

 

My dad had a great time at the Cruise against Cancer...his bike isn't the most "bling bling" but he loved polishing it up and showing it off (trust me!).    Mr. H - I hope you guys get to take a ride sometime soon!

 

I have new kids this year...and along with their many questions, the 1st day of school they were all asking me what my purple bracelet says and why I wear it (and I love teaching and preaching about Jax - the BEST teacher).

 

Miss you all - all my love.

xoxo

Nicki

 

 

 

"If you want your life to be a magnificent story, then begin by realizing that you are the author and everyday you have the opportunity to write a new page"

 

Dear Sharon, Torey, and TJ,

 

By reading the update, it seems like each day slowly gets more difficult.  This quote kind of stood out to me because life is not over.  Life is given to each and every one of us once and we have to take that time that we have and make the best of it before our time is through.  Jacquie wants all three of you to continue life because she knows, I know, and you know that life has its ups and downs.  Some downs can  be worse than others, and some ups can be better than others, but thats life.  All I want is for all of you to not give up, ever.  Jacquie is looking down at you and she wants you to live life and keep going because she knows you are strong and even though sadness will sometimes hit you and overcome you, you will replace that with strength because that is what she wants.  Keep fighting, keep believing, and keep going strong.  I believe in all of you, believe in yourself.

 

I love you all with all my heart,

Natalie Maranto

Hello Hirsch Family,

 

we miss you all tremendously, i hope you had an amanzing time at the Tinkerball! We heard it was a blast.

 

 

lily- hi torey and sharon and tj, i cant wait to see you soon. i hope you drop by our practices during the fall. i havent seen both of you since high school gymnastic sectionals. i dont know if you heard, but i ended up getting 11th in the state on floor for high school. i got a 9.325! i just wanted to thank you for coaching me, if it wasnt for you two then i wouldnt have gone to states and done so well. thanks guys i love you lots. hope your summer has been great.

 

believing always,

 

the jagodzinski/perusich family.

TGIF!!

 

Sharon, I couldn't agree more the TINKERBALL was amazing...I'm already trying to find a dress for next years! I know Jacquie was smiling all night and laughing at us. 

 

I was and am so proud to say that I was at the Tinkerball (and even won the best painting there... atleast in my opinion)!!

 

I'm allllways believing and it's events like the Tinkerball that proved that all of WNY is believing too!!

 

xo

Ashley

she is everywhere. 

love you all,

<3 alicia <3 xoxo 

and one more thing, for those of you who don't know.

this song becomes even more special when you know that the lead singer of the band - andrew mcmahon - is a survivor of ALL.....

 

i miss you.

hey hirsch clan and all friends.  i've been talking about the song Swim for so long - they finally made a music video.

PLEASE watch it, everyone, and understand why it means so much to me.

 

well dear girl, just a note to say that being in that room friday with you and without you was difficult for all. it was a magnificant evening as you well know, but it was so hard for so many. we should not have been there doing what we were doing without you.

i can not say enough good about your family, i so want to ease their pain.

 

Hi there! I emailed this to the jacquieforall email, but I wanted to let all the foundation supporters know about the event also.

 

I, along with a few friends from
high school, decided at the beginning of the summer that we wanted to run a 5K race. We haven't ever done long distance running before, so a 5K is our first attempt at anything of the sort. We began searching for races in the area towards the end of the summer, and  came across the PERFECT race to do. It is the Mississippi Mudds 5K river race on August 15th along the Niagara River in Tonawanda. It is perfect because it benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, I couldn't have asked for something better.  I know that in comparison to some of the races people have been doing, 3.1 miles isn't too far, but its a challenge for us and we are going to do it with Jacquie in mind and as our motivation. 

 

My reason for posting this here is that we want to get tshirts made to honor Jacquie while we run and so I thought I would see if anyone else was planning to participate and would like to get a tshirt. We just want to be able to show as much Jacquie support as possible and would like to order larger quantities if people are interested. If anyone is interested in the race or in ordering a shirt, feel free to send me an email at mindylong01@gmail.com.

 

Sharon, Torey and Tj--Everything you are doing with this foundation is a beautiful tribute to Jacquie. This is a small way we would like to honor her as well. Please know you are in my thoughts every single day.  <3 Mindy 

the ball was a huge success!  thank you Torey, Sharon, TJ for letting Jeremy and i be a part of it.  I've known you all for so many years, and you are family to me.  I miss Jax so much.  The ball made her proud, and she was there with all of us friday night, and i know she had a blast!  It's amazing how many lives she touched, and the emotion and love that was in that room for her and for all of the family.  I just wanted to say that I love you all, and thank you for letting us be included in that magical night.  We can't wait for next year!

love always, 

Keesha

Dear Sharon, Torey, and TJ,

 

I just wanted to say thank you so so so much for having me be apart of the TinkerBall.  Last night was not only a total blast but seeing all of the people there really shows how many people love Jacquie and will never ever forget her, and how much people are willing to sacrafice to support Jacquie's foundation.  I was truely amazed and the whole entire night was an amazing success.  Unfortuantly though when I came home, I just kind of cried.  For two reasons actually.  One reason was because watching the slide show last night and the girls performing the dance was really sad.  I mean ask Torey, I was standing right next to him with tears continuously rolling down my cheeks.  I know, I really didn't know Jacquie super well, but like Joe Mesi said, he didn't even know Jax, and he feels so connected with this whole situaton.  Jacquie is such an amazing person, and I think that if you know someone or you dont, it doesnt matter.  It is this simple.  Knowing what she has accomplished and what she could have accomplished, and seeing how nice and giving she was you automatically sympathize because she was a young woman who had so much going for her and had to have her life taken away. The second reason was because I was so sad that the night was over.  I didnt want it to end.  I have been looking foward to that night for so long and now it is over.   Anyways, the night was perfect and I dont think it could have been any better no matter how hard we tried. :)  I love you all and thanks so much for welcoming me, because last night was an amazing expirience, and I will never ever forget it. 

 

With so much love, and ALWAYS believing,

Natalie Maranto :)

 

i haven't rsvped yes or no about tinker ball because i was somehow hoping that i could manage to squeeze it in last minute. i am the maid of honor for a fellow sorority sister, meagan santini, and back in early spring we set the date for her bridal shower and bachelorette party in rochester for july 25th. 

when i found out about tinker ball on july 24th i was telling myself that i could somehow manage to get all of the stuff for the wedding done, then go to tinker ball, and be back in rochester to set up etc. for the shower. but the closer the shower got, the more apparent it became that it is just not realistic. i am more than bummed about it. i know how important this day is to everyone who cares for jacquie and who wants to carry on her legacy, and i want so badly to be a part of it, and to experience it. please know that i will be there in heart and spirit. 

yesterday was my dad's birthday. 3rd birthday without him. and when a lot of things are getting easier, there are some that just never will get easier. sharon, it has been over 2.5 years for me and i still have my hard/bad days. so don't beat yourself up about your grieving process. it is just that, a process. a long, drawn out, lifelong process. 

i know tomorrow night will be beautiful, and will sparkle with that special twinkle that jac had everywhere she went. i wish so badly i could be there. know you are all in my heart.

love, alicia <3 

 

 

 

 

Jax , he's home and no delays.... thank you very much. You will always be our ANGEL!

XOXOXO