Striking Back with Cody: Round 2 Complete

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Round 2 Complete

Cody finished his second post op round of chemo on Friday November 5th. While this set of chemo isn't as hard on him as the first he is still feeling pretty tired and wiped out and has had some nausea. Other than that he is doing very well and is looking forward to being home for a little while. It seems they are away from home these days more often than they are there.

Cody and his parents want to once again thank everyone that has been involved in the many fundraisers that have already taken place as well as those being planned in the future to raise money to assist in Cody's medical and the families travel expenses. There have been so many people pulling together and showing up to support them they have been completely overwhelmed with the generosity of their own community of Winnemucca as well as other communities who have also pitched in and thrown their own fundraisers. A Big Thank you to Julie and Terry with the Rainbow Saloon in Roy, Ut for the Bike Ralley they put on last month and to Winnemucca's Wild Bunch for the gun raffle. There are no words to truly express how thankful and blessed the family feels by all the support.

Thank you and God Bless!!

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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.