Laurie Harris, my mother, has died. On Friday, November 15, 2013, in her home, embraced by her husband, dog and daughter, she left this world. We cried over the body she left behind, reminding ourselves of the love we have for her, and the love she had given to us.
If you choose to make a donation in her honor, she had picked two charities which were meaningful in her life.
The first is Odyssey House, an organization my mother worked closely with for most of her career. They provide services for individuals and families with substance use disorders, mental illness, homelessness, and medical problems. From working with adolescents to senior citizens, they take care to see that all these individuals get the best treatment available to overcome their drug problems.
The second is MSKCC, for whom she raised money to fight Pancreatic Cancer. Her oncologist, Dr Kenneth Yu, worked tirelessly to save her, and by funding his research, we may be able to save others.
Thank you all so much for loving my mom, and I hope the love she had for all of you stays in your heart forever.
Tracey
Sincere condolences to your family.
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