02/06/2020
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“Growing up, I always wanted a younger sister. I am not sure how I got so lucky, but somehow the most amazing little girl, Peyton, came into my life through The B+ Heroes Program and my involvement with NYDM. It is truly hard to put into words what Peyton means to me and the effect that she has had on me, but in simplest terms, she has changed my life forever. My first time meeting Peyton, I was so incredibly nervous, hoping that she would like me. Fast forward a few months and her family is sitting in my sorority’s penthouse until almost midnight during a holiday party, just talking about life and dancing to Baby Shark with Pey.
One of my favorite memories with Peyton was her first fashion show that I had the opportunity to watch. Watching her walk down the runway actually brought tears to my eyes. In her usual fashion, she was elegant, silly, extremely sassy, and beautiful. People always comment on how what we do for these kids is so amazing, but in all honesty, it truly is the other way around. Peyton has filled my life with so much love, meaning and happiness. I am so proud to call her my sister and friend. Peyton is the type of person who inspires you to do better and be your best self. At only three years old, she is courageous, strong, incredibly intelligent, and of course, the cutest thing ever.
Peyton doesn’t deserve to have cancer – no one does. But her strength and resilience are unbelievably moving. I know she will change the world one day, and I can’t wait to watch her grow up and take on that journey. Peyton has the most amazing and supportive family ever, especially her mother, Sanayia, but Peyton will always have a second family through our sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma at NYU. Through good and bad days, I look forward to being there with Pey every step of the way.”
–Sydney and Peyton, New York University
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To learn more about the B+ Heroes Program, visit https://bepositive.org/get-involved/b-heroes/.
