Operation Kids has teamed up with singer/songwriter Collin Raye to help him use his new song "She's With Me" to raise funds for a cause near and dear to his heart: children and families facing extraordinary medical conditions.

Collin’s Story:

“She’s With Me” is a tribute to my granddaughter, Haley,  very, very special - and very ill with a neurological condition that no one’s been able to diagnose, and it’s regressive … for six years, I’ve been having this in my heart. It’s very hard to write about things like this, because nothing is ever good enough for her, and it’s hard to put into words how you feel.

The idea of “She’s With Me” struck me about a year or so ago. Thinking in this life she can’t do anything for herself. She comes and goes because she’s with me, and then I related it to the after life thinking, well, if I’m lucky enough to ever be standing in front of the Lord or St. Peter … maybe, she’ll be standing there and say, “Well, it’s okay, because he’s with me.” (Watch Collin's Interview here)

Collin has been a tireless advocate for Haley and realizes the extraordinary toll that a child’s medical condition and the resulting expenses can place on a family - especially in such a terrible economy. That is why he has joined with us to raise funds for organizations helping these children and families to be able to get treatment, transportation and housing dictated by often long, expensive hospital stays.

As part of this campaign, we want you to share your stories of hope, your stories of guardian angels, miracles, generosity and the resilience of the human spirit in children.

Do you have a child facing extraordinary medical treatments and expenses? Have you been helped by the generosity of others? 

Share your stories with us. Tell your story and help us spread the word of the tremendous obstacles families with seriously ill children face.

 Want to do more?
For a donation of $5 or more, you will receive a free download of Collin's new song, "She's With Me" free. Donate here. The metro area who donates the most money will have a portion of those funds stay to help children in their own city - so share this with a friend today.