Striking Back with Cody: Happy 15th Birthday Cody!!!

Monday, August 23, 2010

Happy 15th Birthday Cody!!!

Yesterday, August 23rd, Cody turned 15. Cody was planning on having some friends stay over to celebrate on the 18th but his labs came back and his counts were too low. So instead of a party he went to the hospital on Friday the 19th for 2 units of blood. Cody's counts are still low this week so today he is heading back to the hospital for 2 units of platelets.

Although Cody was not able to do anything special since his counts are low, his Aunt Nadine stopped by the house on his birthday with a very special surprise. An Authentic Autographed Steve Nash Jersey hand delivered by Dave Anderson. Anyone who knows Cody knows that he is a basketball fan and his favorite player is Steve Nash from the Phoenix Suns. What a nice surprise!!

Cody was also able to log on to the computer using their web cam and was able to open presents and have some cake with his sister, niece and nephew who live in San Diego. So I guess you could say he had an online birthday party. Not as good as the real thing but these days we take what we can get.

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A little about the Cancer

Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, also know as DSRCT, is considered a childhood cancer that is predominantly found in boys and young adults. It is an extremely rare, highly aggressive cancer that is usually found as masses in the abdomen. Desmoplastic small round cell tumor is frequently misdiagnosed which is why the prognosis remains poor. This is an aggressive, rare, fast spreading tumor.

There is no standard protocol for treatment but it usually includes aggressive Chemotherapy, Radiation, and Surgery.

A special thank you...

Russ and Janae want to personally thank their families for being so supportive. They wouldn't be able to do this without each and every one of you. There have been so many donations coming in and fundraisers being put together by members on both sides of the family. Thank you so much for all the love and support.

"You don't choose your family, they are God's gift to you, like you are to them" - Desmond Tutu

A big Thank You, also, goes out to the the Town of Winnemucca. The community has pulled together in so many ways to show their support it is overwhelming. Thank you!!!

Thank you to Connors Drilling and all of the employees. Connors asked the employees, Russ's co-workers, for a voluntary paycheck deduction that would go to Cody's Cancer Fund. A big thank you to all the many generous people who participated. Thanks to you a good chunck of money was raised to help with Cody's medical costs.

Upcoming Fundraisers

Striking Back with Cody Wristbands Awareness wristbands can be purchased at the HAMS in Winnemucca for anyone interested in showing their support. Family members also have awareness bands or know where to get them. 2 Brothers Communications Fundraiser 2 Brothers communications Verison Wireless 508 W Winnemucca Blvd. Ste B Winnemucca NV, 89445 (775) 625-2355 April 1st through May 31st 2 Brothers Communications will donate a portion of sales for ANY new activation or upgrade (no stipulations) to the families of Cody Nielson and Kylie Hilbish. Verizon Wireless has also agreed to match the donation with a contribution of their own.