Christopher lived an enchanted and purposeful life even while managing a life-threatening disease. He was a champion in swimming, in chess, in baseball, in friendships, and in simply being. He lived each day fully, happily, and with zest.
He suffered none except when burdened with certain medical personnel who were just going through the motions. He preferred those who engaged him in conversation, treated him with sincerity, and who were, as he put it, taking care of him, not the equipment. He would avoid the former and seek out the latter.
Fundraising Begins, and So Does a Dream
Incited by a desire to brighten the Condon family Christmas, Christopher’s classmates raised money by bagging groceries at a local store. The first year, they showered the family with a sleigh-full of gifts that would rival Santa’s. The second Christmas, the money itself was presented to Christopher. He dreamed up all sorts of things to buy and do with the money, many silly and far-fetched, but in a quiet moment he became serious and said it had to be saved, because he was going to go to medical school, "and that costs a lot of money". He stated that he would be the “cool doctor” for the children----the one who would talk to the patient straightforwardly, playfully, and sincerely, getting the job done yet not ever forgetting the child.
Christopher died shortly after. In his life he knew love and generosity in many forms, and most assuredly showed us that Christopher's life and his hopes must continue in the form of this foundation.
To learn more about his impact on others, see his Facebook page,
