Shelby & Santana | KHS Seniors 2010

Our friend, Shelby, has been undergoing cancer treatment for the past several months. But that hasn't put a damper on her free spirit.

She and her BFF, Santana, are seniors this year at Kirksville High School, and they're having the time of their lives. They're such good friends and so inseparable, they wanted to do their senior portrait sessions together. It was chaotic, but fun! Thanks girls!

Here are some of my favorites of each of you.

Shelby Willis | Fighter

She has so many reasons to be bitter at the world, but instead Shelby Willis of Kirksville puts on her sunny glasses and smiles for any and every reason.

Sixteen-year-old Shelby was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer (peritoneal mesothelioma) a few months ago. She lost her mother almost two years ago, and three weeks before that, she lost her best friend in a car wreck.

Despite the tragedy, Shelby has been resilient. She has such a jovial disposition for life that is truly contagious.

To help pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses, Shelby's church family at Faith United Methodist Church in Kirksville is planning a special benefit in April. These photos are for a flyer I'm designing to post all over town to promote the event.

Here is a link to her slideshow

If there is any way you can contribute or know of someone who can, please drop Pastor Sheila Swafford an email: preacherlady55@gmail.com

Here are the specifics about the event:
Friday, April 3rd
Food serving begins at 4:30 p.m.
Entertainment 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Auction to begin at 7 p.m.
Held at Moose Lodge located at 2405 E. Illinois
Organized by Faith United Methodist Church
Raffle for handsewn quilt and gun