Striking Back with Cody: 4th of July Booth Fundraiser

Thursday, July 8, 2010

4th of July Booth Fundraiser

On the 4th of July weekend Eric and Nadine Ham set up a booth at the park to help raise money for Cody's Cancer Fund. Thank you Nadine and Eric for all your fundraising efforts and for all your support you guys have been a God Send!!

Cody's Aunt Nadine and Sister Stacy

Deric Ham helping Bob and Gwen

Items sold at the booth included:

Striking Back with Cody Wristbands
Hot Pads and dish towels made by family members
Lemonade
Mr. Freeze Popsicles
Bottled water
Raffle tickets for the Original painting by Dusty Ham (winner will be drawn on Cody's Birthday Aug 23rd)

Cody and Torrey (nice face Torrey)

Cody was even feeling well enough to attend the festivities. The family also had a BBQ at their house later that evening with family and friends as requested by Cody. So glad Cody is finally feeling well enough to go out and do things.

Cody did have to have a blood transfusion yesterday July 7, 2010. He received 2 units of blood and will most likely need a platelet transfusion in a couple of days. Next round of chemo is scheduled later this month.

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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.