Striking Back with Cody: Happy Thanksgiving!

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving!

We have a lot to be thankful for. We have such a great family. It is so nice when we can all get together. This year I brought my family to Winnemucca to celebrate my son's 6th birthday. Then we all loaded back in the car and made a trip up to Logan, UT for Thanksgiving.

When I was little we used to spend most holidays at Grandma & Grandpa's house. I have so many great memories with them. I am so glad I was able to take my family home to celebrate. We had a great visit with everyone.

Cody with Grandma Buttars

We even helped get out Grandma & Grandpa's Christmas decorations while we were there. It was kind of like celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas all at once.

2 comments:

Jessica Armstrong Lasa said...: Yay! Christmas early! Look at your sweet babies! Do they just love uncle Cody?!; November 27, 2011 at 4:06 PM
Janae said...: I'M so glad we went home for Thanksgiving !!! I don't go home enough. Dad & Mom thanks for all the great memories you have given us especially my girls !!! I Love you so much.; December 8, 2011 at 5:36 AM

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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.