This is from Becca (Hilary’s sister) reaching out to all of you want to be part of Hilary’s ongoing “Chemo Cheer.”  Clia Tierney came up with the great idea to have “Chemo Cheerleaders” for Hilary each time she goes to chemotherapy. Meredith Lamme, here in Austin, has been heading this up the last few months. THANK YOU Meredith!! We decided to make it simpler we would use the Saltzman Family CareCalendar for future Cheer baskets.

First of all, what is Chemo Cheer? and a Cheer Captain? 

  • A basket, bag, box or something to hold the “Cheer”
  • A collection of things and or thoughts from friends and family (CHEERLEADERS)
  • A theme for each “Cheer”
  • A Captain or Team Leader for each “Cheer” to decide the theme, round up the cheerleaders and deliver the basket
  • The surprise “Cheer” is dropped off at Texas Oncology the morning of Hilary’s chemo (Texas Oncology – Midtown is located at 901 W. 38th St, Suite #200 – (512) 421-4100)
  • All to make Hilary’s spirit soar in the face of chemo

Anyone who wants to be a Cheer Captain (come up with a theme, collect the cheer and bring a basket to chemo for Hilary) please go to the Saltzman Family CareCalendar and sign up. In Red on the CareCalendar it will say (Chemo Cheer Leader) click here. If Green someone has already signed up. Chemo is generally on Friday mornings but sometimes Thursdays and the times vary. The chemo days on the carecalendar may slightly change.  The infusion center has a rule of one visitor with Hilary during chemo. Hilary often has friends visiting from out of town for chemo so you may or may not get to sit with her (if you want and have time). If you are out of town or can’t physically get to TX Oncology to drop off a basket but can drop off or send to my house I am happy to bring to Hilary since I go most mornings with her for the first 45 mins of each chemo day when she sees her doctor/PA.

If you want to be included on a Cheer; if the calendar is already filled up with Cheer Captains.

Once you sign up and know what your theme is, please email me so I can pass along to some family and friends that like to participate in many of the “cheers.”

Thank you all for making this fun and supporting Hilary.

Best – Becca