Love Isn't Blind: The Story of Tacey Raulerson

Tacey was born with retinoblastoma, a rare form of cancer that affects the eyes. Her right eye was removed when she was 9 months old, and last August — just a few days after starting first grade — Tacey underwent surgery to remove her left eye.
The surgery likely will not be her last. Doctors say the chance of Tacey developing future cancerous tumors is extremely high. Despite the pain and darkness that has filled their daughter's short life, the Raulersons are neither bitter nor depressed. If anything, they are grateful.

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[hiroshir]

"The only time I forget I'm blind is when I close my eyes and use my imagination" Perhaps she is not as blind as many people. Many people who HAVE EYES don't use their imagination or their eyes.

[vanessao86]

Tacey is an AMAZING GIRL! i just spent 5 days with her and she's an intellectual, talented, loving girl. I'm so happy to see this on here, her story is an inspiration...

[Khanalee]

Tacey, my farrier, Bob, today told me about you. His sister is a friend of yours, and he told me all about what a great little rider you are. He also told me about maybe you getting a horse? I hope we can see videos of your new equestrian adventures. Best wishes, kb in TX

[principesse]

She's beautiful and so incredibly strong. I wish you all all the very best.

[uwish444555]

lol hey tacey its emily!!! ya ive know tacey since she was born and i love her to death and so ya shes amazing and when times get hard all i think about is tacey and what she is going through I LOVE YOU TACEY

[salmanahmd]

Tacey is such a beautiful lil girl... i wish her all the best in life...

- Salman Ahmed, Pakistan (unilat RB survivor at aged 2 in 1980)

[kelsterx]

my 16 mo. old has bilat RB. had r eye enuc. 10 wks ago. it is truely amazing hoe reziliant these kids are. good luck to all of u. we have done chemo and various tx and r trying to save l eye.--God bless you kw and babyc