Kirstin Wobig
2003 Community Hero
A joyful noise was recently heard coming up the road. It was the sound of music combined with the giggling and laughter of children in a parade. Leading the procession was Kirstin Wobig, marching proudly as Grand Marshall of the 2002 Clackamas County Kiddie Caper Parade.
At age 4, Kirstin has spent half of her life facing the intense challenges of Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Kirstin knows the pain and fear involved in chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and a lot of time away from home to receive these treatments.
During her continued hospital stays, playful Kirstin has been known to paint the fingernails of the nurses and doctors who attend her bedside. Through it all though, she maintains a truly childlike zest for life, reminding those around her just what it means to live in the moment. “She was a strong girl to start with, but she's even stronger now… it is amazing to me,” says Kirstin’s mom, Allison. Everyone knows Kristin for her gift of warming hearts and bringing smiles wherever she goes.
