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dirtysparks Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 07 Jul 2004 Posts: 2428
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Posted: Oct 30, 2010 8:32 am Post subject: 5 year old selling monster drawings to help pay for chemo |
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Saw this on bb.com of all places, their misc forum makes me laugh. It's kind of rare they have a good cause over there but this is pretty cool. A 5 year old with Leukemia is selling his drawings of monsters to raise money for his chemo. I got the vampire.
http://aidforaidan.wordpress.com/
To purchase or see drawings
http://www.etsy.com/shop/AidansMonsters#
Quote: | "Aidan is no ordinary 5 year old boy, in fact he is quite extraordinary. What sets him apart from most kids is his love for all things scary. He loves monsters, clowns, drawing, and dressing up. He does not wait for Halloween to roll around to have an excuse to wear a costume. And you better believe while in costume he will break character for nothing.
Another thing that makes Aidan different than most children is that on September 13, 2010 he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) - Wikipedia. He was strong and pulled through his first round of chemo all while teasing his nurses and vistors. Although this was a small victory Aidan, unfortunately, must go through 2 to 3 more years of chemo treatments and everything that goes along with that.
We are all heartbroken that he has to go through everything that goes along with chemo, but as his father, Wylie, has said it is a tragedy that will ultimately be defeated by love. We are confident that after all is said and done Aidan will have his health back, but first we must take this journey through leukemia.
Although, at this point, it has only been one week since we received this terrible news we have come across many generous people and it has humbled us all. The doctors, the nurses, family, and complete strangers have come through with knowledge, understanding, moral support, and even more. We thank everyone for their kindness." |
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liquid forcekin Outlaw
Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 104 City: Athens
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liquid forcekin Outlaw
Joined: 17 Sep 2010 Posts: 104 City: Athens
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Posted: Nov 02, 2010 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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thats seriously one of the sickest pics ive seen _________________ Dirty south, 9.5 month summer. Anyone in GA pm me and lets ride |
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paus21 Outlaw
Joined: 02 Mar 2006 Posts: 180 City: Omaha/Woodcliff
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Posted: Nov 03, 2010 6:42 am Post subject: |
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Just bought Crazy Guy No 1. |
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vette74 Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 2144 City: Houston
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microman PityDaFool Who Posts This Much
Joined: 13 May 2004 Posts: 5377
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Posted: Nov 03, 2010 8:11 am Post subject: |
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Pretty sad that they have to sell anything to pay for chemo. |
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goofyboy Wakeboarder.com Freak
Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 4463 City: Houston
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Posted: Nov 03, 2010 8:26 am Post subject: |
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microman - they don't. My brother in law lived in the MD Anderson ICU Cancer unit in Houston, TX for 9 months with NO insurance. He received the best medical treatment money can buy. My sister's bill after he died - $0. I have seen what the medical community can do for people that don't have the means to pay for it.
That said - good for the little guy trying to do something to better his situation. _________________ Work SUX! |
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microman PityDaFool Who Posts This Much
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Posted: Nov 03, 2010 8:41 am Post subject: |
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goofyboy I'm just going by what the blog says. I'm sure they're using this as a distraction/outlet for the kid as well, but he must also be aware of the financial strain put on his family related to his treatment.
Quote: | Through the donations and sale of Aidan’s art, the family has been able to avoid financial ruin. The family had considered the sale of their home, and Aidan’s father began to look for a 2nd job to offset the impact of the additional medical expense.
However, due to the tremendous outpouring of support we have received; the family has been able to offset current medical and loss wage expense. Given the demand for Aidan’s art and the uncertainty that awaits us on the road to curing Aidan from leukemia, we have elected to continue to offer his art for sale. All of the proceeds generated from the sale will still go to Aidan and his family to prepare for future medical expense. |
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joebananas Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Posts: 1246 City: Grand Island, NY
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Posted: Nov 03, 2010 9:15 am Post subject: |
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leave it to Microdouche to ruin this thread. Thanks man. With that being said, I went with Gillman. |
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microman PityDaFool Who Posts This Much
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Posted: Nov 03, 2010 9:25 am Post subject: |
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joebananas wrote: | leave it to Microdouche to ruin this thread. Thanks man. With that being said, I went with Gillman. |
Give me a f$%king break. This isn't a WB.com personal thread. Stupid, ideologically-driven policies have consequences. Apparently this is one of them. |
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joebananas Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Posts: 1246 City: Grand Island, NY
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Posted: Nov 03, 2010 9:28 am Post subject: |
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microman,
Every policy has consequences.
which print did you buy? |
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Faust Wakeboarder.Commie
Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 1496
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Posted: Nov 03, 2010 9:29 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | im ordering this one |
Quote: | Just bought Crazy Guy No 1 |
Quote: | I just bought this one |
microman wrote: | Pretty sad that they have to sell anything to pay for chemo. |
No. You don't get a break. |
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