Welcome To Tacey Raye Raulerson's Homepage
I apologize for the long delay in updating this web site! We too easily get caught up in life and don't make the time for the things we need to do.
Our family travels all around the area and to some distant places to share Tacey's story. To learn more about this new endeavor: http://throughtaceyseyes.faithweb.com
There is also a link called "Tacey's Prayer Warriors." This is a mapping feature that allows everyone to indicate where they live. This will help us estimate how far-reaching Tacey's story has become.
Tacey is a ten year old little girl with Bilateral Retinoblastoma. Tacey was diagnosed when she was 7 months old. After starting chemo, it was determined that it was too dangerous to keep her left eye due to vitreous seeding. Her left eye was removed when she was 9 months old. Tacey continued chemo and other treatments trying to save her right eye.
During the summer of 2006, it was determined that Tacey's right eye could no longer be saved. Tacey was able to attend the first week of First grade before her eye was removed. She then had to undergo chemo once again. Even though this chemo was very hard on her body, Tacey's spirit remained high!
Tacey adjusted to life without her vision very quickly! She gets around very easily. She rides horses, plays with friends and does whatever most 10 year old girls do! The thing that really sets her apart is her role in rodeos around the country. Tacey and her horse, Tuff Enough, make apprearances at rodeos, Cowboy Churches, schools, cancer benefits and other special events. They carry a flag, lead the grand entry and ride the arena as their story is told. Tacey also talks to individuals, greet fans, poses for photos, sign autographs and cheers for the participants.
Traveling to rodeos and special events on the week-ends has become a way of life for the Raulerson family. They enjoy meeting the cowboys, cowgirls, bull fighters, pick-up riders, announcers and all other participants/supporters of the rodeo.
Thank you for your prayers for Tacey. Each day is a new adventure with new possibilities. One of the possibilities we must always be ready to face is a new battle with her cancer. One of the realities of life we must face is the fact that Tacey will never be considered cancer-free or out of danger. Please continue to pray for Tacey and our family!
Link to Photos and Videos of Tacey
Password: Tacey
Check out the links for photos of Tacey, information about her foundation, her guest book and contact information.
Tacey Raye, April 2009
Tacey Raye is a wonderful child with a gift of living life to the fullest. Even though she is blind and battling cancer, she doesn't let any of it get her down. She continues to keep her positive attitude.
Relay for Life
To learn more about Relay for Life and/or to make a donation to Tacey's Relay for Life account, visit:
http://www.acsevents.org/brazoscountyrelay/taceyraye
Prayer Request:
A lot of people ask for specific prayer requests for Tacey. Here are just a few:
- Pray that Tacey keeps her dynamic, positive attitude.
- Pray that the chemo is successful and eradicates all of the cancer cells.
- Pray that Michael and Tammy are able to give Tacey the emotional support she needs while still meeting their own emotional needs.
- Pray that Tacey's body can endure the chemo that is so necessary.
- Pray that Tacey is able to stay healthy enough to stay out of the hospital.
- Pray that Tacey needs the minumum number of blood transfusions.
Thank you for praying for our family.
