辛蒂與朋友 Patrick 討論他是不是可以資助她一些房租以及葬禮需要的費用。辛蒂希望政府成立一個非營利組織，以便那些跟他有著同樣遭遇的家庭，不需要再忍受經濟和精神上的雙重煎熬。
On May 1, after days of little sleep while caring for Derek, Cyndie confronts longtime family friend 帯randpa?Patrick Degnan, about whether he’ll be able to help with rent and funeral expenses as Derek is caught in the middle. Cyndie hopes to set up a non-profit organization so families don’t have to endure the same financial struggle and chaos they have experienced. 戦 just wish that some of the percentage of money that goes to cancer research can be diverted to families going through this because many people will never benefit from the research,?says Cyndie.
Derek kisses his mom at the Relay for Life benefit, as his 6-year-old sister, Brianna, stands by. Wanting to contribute something to the cause and to give back, Cyndie recruited volunteers for the benefit. Before the race, Cyndie speaks to the crowd about her pride in her son bravery during his battle with cancer.
Cyndie holds Derek on May 8. He is on medication that hinders his speech and keeps him awake at night. Except for a few minutes while hospice nurses are with him, Cyndie spends nearly every moment of the day at his side. ”I was exhausted beyond belief but I had to do this. He would call my name and always expects me to be there,” Cyndie said.
In an effort to get Derek outside, Cyndie wheels him through the front door passing by artwork and cards given to her son by classmates at Bridgeway Island Elementary School. 践ust like a newborn, he needs to get out and get some air,?she says. It was his last trip outdoors.
面對即將離去的孩子，母親的心流血了。
醫院打算給 11 歲的德雷克注射鎮靜劑讓他〝安靜地死去〞，辛蒂在努力抑制自己的悲傷。
Cyndie French fights her emotions May 10, as she prepares to flush out Derek’s catheter with saline solution before hospice nurse Sue Kirkpatrick, left, administers a sedative that will give the 11-year-old a peaceful death. ”I know in my heart I’ve done everything I can,” Cyndie says.
Cyndie rocks her dying son as the song, ”Because We Believe,” plays on a cd. She sings along with Andrea Bocelli in a whispery voice. Once in every life / There comes a time / We walk out all alone / And into the light? From left, family friends Ashley Berger, Amy Morgan and Kelly Whysong offer comfort as Cyndie tells Derek, ”It’s OK, baby. I love you, little man. I love you, brave boy. I love you. I love you.” Derek died soon after in his mother’s arms on May 10, 2006.
Cyndie leads Derek’s casket to burial with assistance from her sons Anthony Moffe, foreground, Micah Moffe, opposite him, and Vincent Morris, who is not visible, as well as several friends. ”I will forever carry your memory in my heart and remind others to give of their time, energy and support to other families like ours,” Cyndie says at the funeral. Derek was buried in Mount Vernon Memorial Park in Fair Oaks, California, on May 19, 2006.
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