girl scouts of the colonial coastIn celebration of Girl Scout Daisy Lorelei’s life who lost her battle to a life threatening disease on July 7, a blood drive will be held in her honor. The family is encouraging those interested to join them in donating blood on Wednesday, July 21 at the Hampton Roads REALTORS Association from 10AM-3PM. If interested, please sign up in advance at redcrossblood.org.
(click on DONATE BLOOD, click on FIND A BLOOD DRIVE in the drop down, and then use the code LORELEI)
During the last cookie season, with the help of her mom, Susan, and many Girl Scout alum and volunteers, Lorelei joined Girl Scouts as a Daisy. Although Lorelei faced many challenges living with a severe disease, she and her mom enjoyed taking part in the Girl Scout Cookie Program. It brought back wonderful Girl Scout memories to Susan and made new ones for them to share together. Through community support, Lorelei sold more than 700 boxes of cookies and donated 300 of them to the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters where she had spent much time during her treatments.
Due to complications from her disease, it was not possible for Lorelei to go to Girl Scout camp or any cookie celebration where there would be large groups of people. So, with the help of her family, GSCCC planned a special day at Camp Skimino for Lorelei, “Camp Doodle”. “Doodle” is Lorelei’s special family nickname. It was a magical day for everyone. A few of our staff dressed as woodland fairies to make the magic come alive, and we were able to give Lorelei an experience on the low-ropes course, fishing at the pond, and songs around the campfire under the new pavilion.
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| Lorelei and her aunt, Leslie, at Camp Skimino |
You can read more in an article here published in the Tidewater Family Plus magazine last spring. https://bit.ly/2TnSNQ8
In Lorelei's obituary, Susan wrote that "Lorelei accomplished more in her short five years than most could do in 100 years. Despite being nonverbal due to her rare form of Mitochondrial Disease, Lorelei shared her pure, yet often sassy, soul with everyone. She was an expert cuddler, lover of Disney movies, happy camper, hammock aficionado, sucker for fart noises, Daisy Girl Scout and guacamole lick-tester. Her heart was happiest when she was kicking, splashing, playing or floating in water."
Lorelei's life will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 20, at 4PM at the Lesner Inn in Virginia Beach, VA. Dress code is bright colors, tie dye optional. In lieu of flowers, her family requests that donations be made to the following organizations in her honor.
Lorelei and Benji's Fund for a Mito Cure
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| Lorelei and Susan |
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| Leslie, Susan, and Lorelei |
