Caring for Cole

A couple of weeks ago, a sweet teacher friend took her 5 year old son to the doctor for terrible headaches.  That afternoon, he was sent to Vanderbilt (4 hours away) and admitted.  He had brain surgery 3 days later to remove part of an enormous tumor.  It is cancer and it's very aggressive.  It's rare in children and it's rare to have it in the brain.  His doctors are consulting with doctors at John Hopkins and St. Jude to try to decide how to handle this cancer. To make things even more complicated, he also has brittle bone.  He spent about 3 weeks in Vandy and has now been sent home.  His family will receive some treatments in Knoxville, but will have to continue to drive to Vandy for some of his treatments and to continue to see his neurologist.

Can't tell he just had part of a brain tumor removed.  Love that smile!

I  know you want to help.  Anytime we hear about a child who is sick, it breaks your heart.  One thing the family has asked for is prayers, prayers for a miracle.  Another way you can help, is to donate money to their family.  The parents have missed over 3 weeks of work and will miss many more to care for Cole.  His medical expenses are already enormous and continues to grow daily.  Cole has a long road ahead of him and this is one stress we can help his family with.

Leaving the hospital and headed home.

Some amazing teacher friends have donated some of their fabulous "Tried and True" teaching resources for anyone who donates a minimum of $25.  If you donate, please leave your email address so that I can send you the bundle of 33 files valued over $160.00

Here's what's included:

Please consider helping this family by donating at least $25.  (If you donate less than $25, you will NOT receive the teacher resources.)

All proceeds will be given to Cole and his family to help with medical and travel expenses. 

Click the donate button below to make your payment through PayPal. 

Products will be emailed to the email address used to make payment. Please do not donate anonymously, or I will not be able to send you the products. 

ALL PRODUCTS WILL BE EMAILED as soon as possible and usually within 48 hours.  (Please check your spam folder.)  If you do not receive your files within 48 hours please email me at lifeinspecialeducation@gmail.com

DONATIONS WILL CLOSE ON Saturday, MARCH 23rd. 

Your donations will greatly help this family in their time of need. 

Thank you so much for your support. Words cannot express how very much I appreciate your support and prayers for this family.

The graphics used above are from the amazing Mel.