Zach Sobiech passed away May 20, 2013. Knowing he was going to die made him all the more aware to be alive. At age fourteen he was diagnose with osteosarcoma, terminal cancer. He wanted love, marriage, four children and a future. His illness would keep him from these but he didn’t allow his fate to stop his dreams. He strove to make a difference; to be true to himself; to express his deep affection for his family and friends in a legacy of songs (Clouds). He never passed an opportunity to make everyday special. Zach did not hold back. In his words: “What makes me feel good is when someone has a smile on their face and I helped put it there.” 

He made me smile and cry–a testament to his spirit.

We are all looking for Why. Why me? Why am I here? Why now? Zach knew Why – Love is why. His story inspired me to share why I do what I love to do. His compassion and love to see his family and friends happy remind me why I love to help people make their homes special: because I want to put a smile on their face. Folks come to me unhappy, in fear, angry, depressed, sick, feeling defeated, out of touch with their emotions and some because they have cancer. They have tried many methods but those end up being temporary. Then inspiration arrives, an object in their home lights up before them. They start searching for a solution closer to their heart–their home. I want to be a light, a source that helps them turn on their own light. If I have succeeded in that, I feel I have accomplished what I set out to do. This is the legacy I want to leave–help one person, one home at a time; both to feel their best. A balanced home helps all the rest to work. 

If you are feeling bad about yourself or disappointed that something didn’t work out in your life, or love real life stories about kids doing super sized things, watch this video of  Zach. Its full of miracles and smiles. Thank you Zach for leading with your  heart and showing us all the way.

Zach and his family started a fund to help children outlive cancer, Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund.

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