The things Make A Wish does....

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scott_b

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I always knew Make A Wish was a great cause and was thrilled to see they are the beneficiaries of the Ride In proceeds. What I didn't know was how far above and beyond they go to make ordinary days special for families.

Two classmates from high school are living a parents worst nightmare, their 4 year old son has brain cancer. The road to remission started with the removal of an 8cm (baseball size) mass that is not only malignant but also very rare (less than 1% of brain cancers are this type) and very aggressive. They chose to treat Connor in Memphis at St. Jude's, a long way from the Chicago suburbs they call home. Connor did great during his 6 weeks of radiation treatment and came home for a month to recoup and get ready for high dose chemo starting next week. The family leaves for St. Jude's today. This is how Make A Wish sent them off last night.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DTyRP3_TQE&sns=em

Please keep Connor in your thoughts and prayers and thank you for supporting Make A Wish.
 
Admin

Admin

Administrator
Staff member
Awesome!

Thanks for posting Scott.

A huge "Way to Go" to the firefighters that took it upon themselves to do that!

There are some great people living in the country.

All the best to Connor!

-John
 
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mezz

Well-known member
God Bless & Good Luck to Conner & his family. The outpouring of goodness supporting the Make A Wish Foundation & champs like Conner & his family is truely a very worthy cause.-Mezz
 
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catalac

Active member
Way to go Make A Wish, and good luck to Connor. When you grow up, you'll probably be a firefighter.
Good stuff!
 
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Deleted member 10829

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Man, that has me all choked up! What a wonderful thing to do for all involved. May God bless Connor and his entire family.
 
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fire126

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Our fire dept. is next to Libertyville. We sent a truck and some of our guys there for this important day for Conner. Its the little thing like this that we can do for a youg boy like Conner that has some major problems to deal with. Just another great story about the Make A Wish. Please keep Conner in you thoughts.

Team Fire Storm!!!
 
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jr37

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That brought a tear to my eye. Good luck to Connor and his family, may God be with you.
 
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blizzardmk

New member
Heart wrenching. These stories hit a lot harder now that I have a child of my own. Thanks to Make A Wish and all those who support their cause!

Stay strong Connor!
 
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7707

New member
Thuoghts and prayers to Connor and his family. May the lord watch over them and help them through this trying time.

I love to have the kids come to the station and take them for a ride in our Engine. The look on Connors face says it all !!!

Hats off to my Brothers and sisters in Il.
 
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snoluver1

Active member
I'm not too good with words, but this video really brings it home, what a great charity Make-A Wish is. I have to admit, there have been moments along the way of our "resto" project, when I wondered what I got myself into, and if we would be able to pull it off. Thanks to a lot of great folks who stepped up to help, we are now nearing the finish line. Seeing this just really cements the idea of doing something special to chip in.
 
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scott_b

Member
An update on Connor... Tomorrow begins his 4th and final round of chemo. During this ordeal he has deservedly earned the nick name "Super Connor" (he loves to wear his Super Man tshirts). Things have been going very well and thanks to the generosity of a good friend the whole family can be together on the road to remission. Please keep Connor and his family in your prayers as they go through (what we hope) will be his last round of chemo.
 
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