Scott Had A Dream

I think it is very important to show the face of Scotty Sacks. Scott's dream was to give comfort to kids going through brain cancer treatments. The sacks became an idea throughout his treatment. We would pack a small canvas bag of water, snacks and his Nintendo DS w/games, these things were comfort to him. After Scott passed away ,his dream became my drive to give Life to Scotty Sacks. With the instruction of well known artist , Derek Gores, I created the artwork above in a weekend. Scott, Words of encouragement are throughout the artwork.Derek created the Scotty Sack logo combining both squirrel and Scott's features. Without Scott and our friends Scotty Sacks wouldn't be. So many have donated their talents to this wonderful cause and I am very grateful. So thank you to so many.I am excited to see what 2012 brings.

Were Walking Because We Can Not Fly

Join me in my efforts to support Miles for Hope! I am fighting brain tumors by "Moving Towards a Cure". Please support this cause by making a donation that will help fund brain tumor research, increase awareness and provide patient support, including medical assistance. Brain tumors are currently the #1 cause of solid tumor death in children. Thank you in advance for your support, your contribution is greatly appreciated! For additional information on Miles For Hope, please visit http://www.MilesForHope.org. Skylar and I have are walking in February's walk for this wonderful organization. We have raised $250.00 towards our 1,900.00 goal. Our team "Steps For Scott" always has room for more walkers/runners.

Just Cleared the Last Hurdle

Wishing lanterns (sky lanterns), what a wonderful way to send messages to Heaven. I know they won't actually make it there but, the whole idea eases the hearts of those that are left behind. I had placed an order and had them shipped via slow boat from China. First things first, the bank transfer and their surcharge. They arrived in New York and I was hit with a storage charge.The lanterns were then sent to Orlando, only I wasn't notified until I called New York. Blake and I headed to Orlando to pick up the lanterns. The warehouse was not in the best of neighborhoods. I arrived with my release and was asked for my customs clearance paperwork. My what? Where was I suppose to get that? From a customs broker or I could go to the customs office and beg and plead for them to release the goods. Back track to the customs office where I pleaded my case. The gentleman that waited on me was diagnosed with lung cancer and had to under go treatment. They ran a background check on me and he gladly stamped my paperwork. Back to the warehouse but, the release I had was from Dolphin and he needed one from JIF. Blake patiently called Dolphin 4 times and we waited. I was also informed that because the merchandise had been there so long..(that was between me and Dolphin) not me and the warehouse, the storage was up to $2,400.00 By this point I was ready to walk. After talking to the guy and explaining everything he was willing to charge me the minimum plus a processing fee. Blake and I loaded up the lanterns. All this over two boxes that fit in the back of my Jeep. After I figured up the total cost of the merchandise, the shipping and the storage from New York, the lanterns were cheaper to buy in America.

Move Over

I will try to keep both blogs updated.  This one and Scotty Sacks, an organization set for kids with Brain Tumors/Cancer. What we are doing , when we are doing it and how you can help. Scott was added to Miles4Hope's Memorial wall. Our team "Steps For Scott" will be walking in Orlando February 11, 2012. If you would like to walk please let me know and I will tell you how to register to walk for Miles For Hope "Steps For Scott" We set our goal to raise $1,900.00 as Scott's favorite number was 19. Please join us

Scott Zech

Diagnosed with Astrocytoma in 1994 -

27 years old

Became an Angel on March 19, 2010

Scott Zech was diagnosed with Astrocytoma in 1994 at 27 years of age. At the time, he was given 5 years to live. He surpassed all milestones his doctors set for him and passed away in 2011, after surviving for 16.5 years with this disease.


Scott was not only amazing, but the way he continued to triumph this disease was amazing. He wanted people to know that a brain cancer diagnosis did not have to be a death sentence, and proceeded to live his life to the fullest for those 16.5 years. Walking in the path of cancer, he and his wife Dalana met wonderful people and made friends they otherwise would not have made. Scott always said that Astrocytoma was his cross to bear.  Dalana says that she was the lucky one to help him carry it.


Scott was 43 years old when he passed away.  When his granddaughter Skylar asked where Pappy was, Dalana told her he was dancing with the angels.  Skylar donated her hair a few months later to Locks of Love.


Scott meant so much to so many, not because he had brain cancer, but because how he chose to live his life after being diagnosed with brain cancer.

I Lost My Spirit..

to blog. I first started this blog to keep our friends updated on Scott's health. I thought after he passed away I would use it so others could watch (the one who owned the other half of Scott's heart) Skylar grow. But, something just didn't seem right. Until now...

We are ready to start operating under Scotty Sacks. A long and emotional road for us. I thought at first I could just take my time and do things at a slow pace. I then realized that if I don't jump in with both feet, people may forget Scott. They may forget how he touched their lives, they may forget the gift of a life , they may forget who he was and what a difference he wanted to make in the lives of children fighting the very disease that took his life.

It has been an emotional road. Our life has been changed forever. As we take on this journey I feel like a new life has been breathed into me. As I have said so many times before , there was a reason I was choosen to walk Scott's journey with him and until my last breath I will continue to work to make his dream come true. I hope that Scotty Sacks will be a small distraction to a child going through treatments.