Lexie Williams

Those of you who regularly follow my blog are familiar with Lexie Williams. She is the 11 year old girl who has been fighting a brain tumor since she was 3 1/2 months old. Recently, all news has been good. No chemo, her port removed and no growth.

Well, today she had her regular check up and the results was not great. To quote her Mom's comment on Facebook:

CRAP- That's the same as bad MRI- Measurable growth over past two years- Somewhere, somehow, that thing grew AGAIN!!!
CRAP-
Full ugly report on www.caringbridge.org/visit/lexiewilliams -
Wish, wish, wish, I could be reporting gloriously happy new...s-
Tumor board to meet for advice after eyes on 31st- probably wait three months and scan again- growth is small, but we are in prime real estate here folks- no room-

Not good news to say the least.

Alice is asking for prayers and support for the Jimmy Fund. Sales from my Lexie Jewelry benefits the Jimmy Fund or you can donate directly to the Jimmy Fund. See the caringbridge site for information.

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www.bevsjewelry.com and www.bevsjewelry.1000markets.com

Jimmy Fund Radio/Telethon Results

Yesterday, I told you that Melanie would be on the WEEI/NESN Jimmy fund Telethon. She was, though a bit later than she expected. She was there with the likes of Mike Lowell (Red Sox third baseman), Dustin Pedroia, Jon Lester and many other cancer survivors of all ages. Their goal was to make 4 million. At noon on the second day, it was only a little over 1 million. But guess what? The goal was reached and even exceeded. 4.8 million. WOW.

There were great stories of survival plus stories of what people did to raise money. Kids sometimes have great ideas for that and even though their donations are not as large as the Donald Trumps, are sometimes are more meaningful. One kid has been giving his birthday money to the Jimmy Fund for several years. How inspiring is that?

Here is a link to the Jimmy Fund web site where you can read more about the whole day.

http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/ccp.asp?ievent=275067&ccp=80892

Because it rained in Boston, the Red Sox vs Toronto game was postponed and Melanie and her kids did not get to throw out the first ball. Maybe when it is rescheduled?? Don't know now. But it must have been a great day for all. Especially that 4.8 million for the Jimmy Fund.

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Melanie on NESN and first Pitch

I received an email from my friend, Melanie, today. She is very excited. WEEI and NESN are having a telethon to raise money for the Jimmy Fund. The Jimmy Fund is a charity based in Boston, Massachusetts, that supports cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Founded in 1948 to raise funds for patient care and the fight against children’s cancer, the Jimmy Fund now supports the search for new cancer treatments and cures for both adults and children at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Between its founding and 2006, the Jimmy Fund has raised more than $500 million.

You may remember, Melanie ran the Boston Marathon in April for her patient partner, Lexie. Lexie (and Melanie) inspired my line of Lexie's jewelry that I've be talking about so much lately.

Anyhow, the telethon is in its second day today. Her message was: Watch for me today, 4:30, NESN. Also on the mound!!!!! Hannah and Zach will be with me to throw out the "first pitch".
Watch out Paplebon,
Melanie

Hannah and Zach are her two kids. So, if you read this in time, watch (on the Boston station NESN) I'll let you know what happened if you can't see it. Just being on the field at Fenway would be so exciting. Wonder who the "catcher" will be?

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