Sometimes you come across a story that you just can’t shake. I came across the story of Brianna Tesauro and her sister, Kristine, and frankly, I don’t want to shake it off. In 2016, Kristine was diagnosed with leukemia and her big sis became her support system. Their family had already gone through the wringer when their brother Jason lost his battle to Lymphoma when he was 15. These two girls weren’t about to lose each other, and Brianna made it her mission to keep her sis alive.

I’m in awe of this story. It hits me to my bones. Kristine and Brianna spent so much time at the hospital together that they started creating apparel with positive phrases. Positivity. It’s what kept Kristine fighting and Brianna continuing to do whatever it took.

Catch Some Air came out of their positivity and creativity. Due to their first-hand experience, the sisters decided to gear the T-shirts toward kids fighting cancer. The shirts have encouraging sayings and honestly, it brightens up my day every time I put mine on.

“Be Kind.” “Do Good.” “Live a Little.” “Dream Big.” “Stay Happy.” These are just a few examples of the type of message the sisters are spreading. Simple, but with such a big impact.

Catch Some Air isn’t just inspirational through the phrases on the shirts. Kristine and Brianna decided to give their time, a portion of profits, and T-shirts to kids battling cancer. The co-founders have taken kids with cancer indoor skydiving, on hot air balloon rides, to Disneyland, the beach, or have simply brought them food to the hospital when they couldn’t get out. The girls even take their time to stay with the kids during treatments.

Catch Some Air has their local hospital stocked with a bucket of their happiest T-shirts for the kids. They also ship the shirts to kids fighting for their lives all over the US.

Aside from having one of my favorite phrases, “Be Kind,” on my shirt, the material is actually top-notch and it fits really well. I tied mine in the back for photos sake, but the shirt isn’t bulky or too tight. I love it and will be dressing it up or down with leggings.

If after what they’ve been through, Kristine and Brianna can find positivity, make jokes, and smile… anyone can. Check out their story of strength, survival, and smiles here:

Produced by Gary Hurt - Feel Alive Directed & Edited by Nils Wanberg - Wanberg Media Arts Please visit catchsomeair.com to learn more about Catch Some Air On April 1, 2015, Kristine Tesauro was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Upon arrival to the hospital, doctors informed her that had she waited an additional two days, she would not have survived. How could this be? So young, her whole future ahead of her. It was eight years prior that Kristine lost her brother, Jason, only 15 years old, to cancer. The easy thing would be to give in to the fear. To lay down. To give up. Obviously cancer did not know Kristine Tesauro. Along with her sister Brianna, they are standing up and standing out. This is a story of family, the power of positivity, the strength of a community. A story with a message that transcends cancer. A message of hope, perseverance, compassion and gratitude. Special thanks to UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Tesauro family, and the wonderful community of Sacramento, California for the support of Catch Some Air.