kikinichole
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Post by kikinichole on Jul 21, 2014 13:58:20 GMT
The 9 year old son of my best friend's cousin was recently diagnosed with Leukemia.
I have never met the little boy, and don't know much about his story...only that his family is, naturally, very frightened right now and he is having a hard time keeping his chin up.
My friend is trying to organize a card drive to lift his spirits. She's posted on Facebook and hasn't had much of a response, so, knowing how the peas can rally, I thought I'd share her request here.
She is hoping to shower him with cards and well wishes from all over...if you are so inclined and would like to share a card or a short note, let me know and I will share my address and get the cards to her.
As I continue to hear, I will share his story with all of you so that you might also keep him and his family in your prayers.
I have been so fortunate with three children who haven't met anything greater than a broken bone. My heart aches for families having to deal with such serious business in someone so young.
Let me know if you're interested in sharing a card...I think it would really mean a lot to both my friend and her family.
Thanks,
~Kristen
ETA: I am just going to post the information here...since I keep getting distracted and I'm afraid I'm going to miss replying to someone.
You can mail cards to:
Noah Taber c/o Kristen Schultz 32335 W. 166th St. Gardner, KS 66030
Some have asked what his likes are and I'm told he likes batman, transformers, legos, reading, drawing and puzzles.
I really appreciate all your responses...I know my friend will be blown away. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Post by cakediva on Jul 21, 2014 14:22:40 GMT
I can't imagine what they are going through... I'm affiliated with the Canadian part of this charity, but I'll offer up the US info in case you or they don't know about this one: Icing SmilesThis charity provides custom cakes, free of charge, to critically ill children and their siblings. Just wanted to pass the info on!
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kikinichole
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Post by kikinichole on Jul 21, 2014 14:34:51 GMT
Thank you! I'll pass that information on to my friend.
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peasquared
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Post by peasquared on Jul 21, 2014 14:38:43 GMT
I'd be happy to send something. Can I get an address?
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kikinichole
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Post by kikinichole on Jul 21, 2014 14:50:05 GMT
Peasquared, I messaged you. Thank YOU!!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 14:50:11 GMT
Send me an address! I'll be happy to send a card. I've been fortunate also, that none of my boys have ever been really sick. It must be so frightening for him and his family.
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Post by jackie on Jul 21, 2014 15:01:25 GMT
I would love to do this. Please send me the address!
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kikinichole
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Post by kikinichole on Jul 21, 2014 15:03:38 GMT
Thanks, everyone! Onekwa, I sent you a PM...Jackie, I'll message you on Facebook.
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Post by lucyg on Jul 21, 2014 15:03:49 GMT
The 5yo and I would be happy to send a card. Please send address. Poor kiddo.
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BarbaraUK
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Post by BarbaraUK on Jul 21, 2014 15:05:24 GMT
I would love to send him a card. Please send me the address.
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kikinichole
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Post by kikinichole on Jul 21, 2014 15:07:12 GMT
You guys are awesome...sending you each a message. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 15:07:11 GMT
Do you know what his current interests are? Like, did he enjoy playing a certain sport or does he like dogs? Just trying to figure out what would be a great card to send him.
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IAmUnoriginal
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Post by IAmUnoriginal on Jul 21, 2014 15:09:43 GMT
Please message me, I'd love to send him a card. Keep us updated on how he's doing, too. I'd be willing to send again during the course of his treatment to keep his spirits up.
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Post by Ellie on Jul 21, 2014 15:19:59 GMT
I would love to help out! Let me know and we will send some cheer from New Hampshire. If you happen to know any of his interests, that would be great.
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denainok
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Post by denainok on Jul 21, 2014 15:50:41 GMT
Count me in!! I would love to help bring a smile to his precious face!
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blue tulip
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Post by blue tulip on Jul 21, 2014 16:22:47 GMT
PM'd you. also, do you know if he likes goosebumps books? my 9 year old is SO into them, and we could send a couple he's already read if you think they'd be appreciated.
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Post by carolynhasacat on Jul 21, 2014 16:25:52 GMT
Yes, I will help. Please send me the address.
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kikinichole
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Post by kikinichole on Jul 21, 2014 16:38:30 GMT
I thank all of you for your generosity. I went ahead and posted all the mailing information in the original post...I'm just afraid I will get busy and miss someone.
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scrappert
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Post by scrappert on Jul 21, 2014 16:40:03 GMT
Thanks for posting the address. I would love to send out a card to him.
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Post by flypea1 on Jul 21, 2014 16:51:34 GMT
I will be sending him something too. I hope he likes airplanes
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Post by melanell on Jul 21, 2014 17:11:00 GMT
I'll be shopping Thursday, so I will a card then and mail it out to you.
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Post by colleen on Jul 21, 2014 17:23:16 GMT
I'm going to make him a Batman card! I love Batman too.
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Post by aggiebonfire00 on Jul 22, 2014 4:38:14 GMT
I will be putting a card to Noah in the mail tomorrow. Praying for Noah and his family during this difficult time.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 22, 2014 4:47:26 GMT
i will send him one sometime this week.
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Post by irisheyes on Jul 22, 2014 5:01:18 GMT
I can send one.
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Post by Lexica on Jul 22, 2014 5:12:23 GMT
I will make a few of them and give them to friends and neighborhood kids to write in, then I'll send them on to you. My son was 9 when he was diagnosed with his cancer too, so I know exactly what those parents feel like.
I will start working on the cards in the morning.
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Post by KiwiJo on Jul 22, 2014 5:23:26 GMT
kikinicholeI shall try to send a postcard,. But I don't think it is a good idea to post his address here where anyone can see it; you don't have to be a member in order to read posts. Would you consider having people PM you for the address?
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aacey
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Post by aacey on Jul 22, 2014 6:22:47 GMT
Would love to help. I will try to send one this week.
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Post by Lexica on Jul 22, 2014 11:28:48 GMT
KiwiJo That is her own address, not the child's. We are to send them to her and she will get them to the boy.
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Post by gillyp on Jul 22, 2014 12:09:24 GMT
I'm happy to do this.
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