Stephanie's Fight

Stephanie Shewell, 11 years old from Roseville, Michigan was diagnosed with medulloblastoma in 2005. This is a very serious form of childhood brain cancer. Stephanie went through intensive chemotherapy and radiation. Unfortunately, Stephanie's condition continued to worsen as she was being treated at Children's Hospital of Michigan. On August 23, 2007 Stephanie lost her battle with brain cancer. Sonia Shewell is Stephanie's mother and she was unable to consistently work during Stephanie's battle with cancer. A grant was awarded to Stephanie's family that provided financial assistance in areas such as mortgage, utilities and food. Prior to Stephanie becoming too sick to get around we took Stephanie out on her 11th birthday for a special shopping spree.

Family Given a Helping Hand

Nathan Bailey, Age 11 of Detroit was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma on August 18, 2006. Ewings Sarcoma is a pediatric cancer found in the bone or soft tissue. Nathan is being treated at Children’s Hospital of Michigan and will need treatment over the next several months. Nathan is the oldest of four children. Nathan’s mother, Jessie is a single parent and has missed a great deal of work due to Nathan’s treatment. On August 7, 2007 a grant was awarded to the Bailey family. The grant provided financial assistance in the area of mortgage, utility bills, $500 grocery card, new clothes for all four children and a weekend trip for the family to Cedar Pointe.

Scholarship Grant Awarded To Redford Family

The Kish Family of Redford. A scholarship grant in the amount of $5,000.00 was awarded to help with the tuition costs of both Kish children. Marcia Kish lost her husband to pancreatic cancer in March of 2007. Marcia has suffered significant financial hardship since the death of her husband. Marcia and Tom always realized the importance of their children’s education.

Much Needed Help For Detroit Family

Diamond Williams, Age 6 of Detroit was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma on November 12, 2004. Neuroblastoma is a cancer of the sympathetic nervous system – a nerve network that carries messages from the brain throughout the body. Its tumors, which take form of a lump or mass, commonly begin in one of the adrenal glands, though they can also develop in nerve tissues in the neck, chest abdomen or pelvis. She has had numerous relapses since her diagnosis. On July 23, 2007 she was placed in hospice care. Diamond is one of 5 children to Charles and Stacy Williams. Diamond’s 7 year old brother has Cerebral Palsy with a mild case of brain damage. Charles lost his job due to the amount of time he missed with Diamond’s medical needs. On September 13, 2007 a grant was awarded to the Williams family. The grant will provide financial assistance with mortgage, furnace repair, new winter coats/boots for all of the children and a $500 grocery card. In addition we found Charles a new job and we have made arrangements with the family to take care of Diamond’s funeral expenses.

Timothy's Fight

Timothy Larson is a 3 year old little boy who was diagnosed with stage four Rhabdomyosarcoma in July 2006. This is a fast growing highly malignant tumor. This is a very difficult cancer to treat. He has been undergoing intensive chemotherapy and recently had a bone marrow transplant. This will be followed by a tandem transplant. Timothy will require significant hospital care, which requires Timothy’s parents to remain on the campus of Children’s Hospital of Michigan. Mr. Tim Larson, Timothy’s father has been unable to maintain a consistent work schedule due to the extensive treatments. With an aggressive treatment schedule for July and August, a grant was awarded to the Larson family on July 18, 2007. This grant paid their mortgage payments for the month of July 07 and August 07.

Hitting Close to Home

A Family in Need