To: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant,
Jennifer Callaway, General Manager


It was a day of celebration for our family. We had just left Children’s Hospital Oncology Unity where our four year old granddaughter had rang the bless three times, meaning she is leukemia free. The day marked over two and half years of chemo treatments, bone marrow tests and spinal taps. There was the hair loss, weight loss and gain due to steroids, the fearful trips to ER when fever rose high and long hospital stays. This was celebration day.

Because your restaurant was the common choice, we parked ourselves in your place, all eleven of us. The treatment by the staff was excellent, as always. Four year old Harmony hugged family and staff and talked of her “MAKE A WISH” trip to Disney World in late October. I didn’t think the day could have been any sweeter but then came the appetizers we hadn’t ordered. Then as I asked for the bill, I was informed it was covered by the manager. It’s not about money, I could have paid but you stepped in the circle of our family’s celebration to make it complete. You shared in our joy, you felt our emotion and saw our tears. You hugged Harmony Downey and celebrated with her.

Truly, you made us feel like family on a day we will never forget. We will continue to eat at Olive Garden and will always remember Jennifer Callaway, the serving staff and the kindest people on earth. Harmony is alive. She beat leukemia with God’s help and gifted medical professions. Then as we crossed the finish line of victory you were there to make it special. Thank you Jennifer and thank you Olive Garden. You are more than a business, you are an atmosphere of family.

Sincerely Yours!




Rev. Larry D. Sparks
Grandfather of Harmony Downey