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Baby Jacob needs a miracle
Dene3430 - August 25, 2008
Jacob is two. His mother is my dear friend. Jacob has leukemia. He was diagnosed last February, a week before his 2nd birthday. His body had been responding well to treatment... until now. He has developed tumors in both his testes as well as his stomach. He needs a bone marrow transplant. He needs hope. He was given terribly frightening odds. His mom and dad need prayers. They aren't feeling as strong as they have been and there isn't anyone they can turn to for strength right now. They feel resentful of all of us with healthy kids, not because they don't like us, but because they are unable to deal with the unfairness of it all. Why their son? He's a typical two year old - with cancer. His hair falls out, and that is a painful ordeal on it's own. He's too young to really know fear. He's too young to really know pain - and yet for him, these two things are a part of life. Every kid gets a blood transfusion every few weeks, right? That's how he views life. My heart is pouring for him and there isn't much I can do. I can get tested - and if I am a match, I'll donate my bone marrow. But I'm an unlikely match. I can donate money into his treatment fund - but I don't have much and his treatment is expensice. I can love him - but that alone won't spare his life.

What do I do? How am I supposed to tell his mom that he's going to be fine when she's the one telling us he's NOT?
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kayceecat - August 25, 2008
My heart aches for that little boy and his family. I think the best thing you can do is to be there for your friend as you are right now. So many times people don't feel comfortable letting someone talk about something uncomfortable to them and this mom needs a good friend like you to always be able to talk to.
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FamilyHost_Kristina - August 25, 2008
I agree, she is going to need someone to help her by being supportive and being there for her to talk to. My thoughts are with him and his family.
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Dene3430 - August 27, 2008
Turns out, Jacob's dr. is seeing a teenage boy with the need for a transplant as well. By combining our efforts in finding a match for both boys the City of Hope is hosting our marrow drive here in town, for free!!!! A match isn't guaranteed, but with the unfotunate high cost of testing for a match, not everyone that wanted to could... but now they can! I don't know the high school students name, but when I find out - I'll mention it here. This is not an official prayer request - but keep them in mind anyway.... every little bit counts. PS - if you're in southern CA and want to help - let me know and I'll make sure you get the information. The drive is set for sept 7!!!!!!!
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FamilyHost_Kristina - August 27, 2008
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  Turns out, Jacob's dr. is seeing a teenage boy with the need for a transplant as well. By combining our efforts in finding a match for both boys the City of Hope is hosting our marrow drive here in town, for free!!!! A match isn't guaranteed, but with the unfotunate high cost of testing for a match, not everyone that wanted to could... but now they can! I don't know the high school students name, but when I find out - I'll mention it here. This is not an official prayer request - but keep them in mind anyway.... every little bit counts. PS - if you're in southern CA and want to help - let me know and I'll make sure you get the information. The drive is set for sept 7!!!!!!!  
By Dene3430
That is great news! I am so glad that there is a way to help find a match!
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bellefreeman - August 27, 2008
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  Turns out, Jacob's dr. is seeing a teenage boy with the need for a transplant as well. By combining our efforts in finding a match for both boys the City of Hope is hosting our marrow drive here in town, for free!!!! A match isn't guaranteed, but with the unfotunate high cost of testing for a match, not everyone that wanted to could... but now they can! I don't know the high school students name, but when I find out - I'll mention it here. This is not an official prayer request - but keep them in mind anyway.... every little bit counts. PS - if you're in southern CA and want to help - let me know and I'll make sure you get the information. The drive is set for sept 7!!!!!!!  
By Dene3430
Wish we were closer! From across the country we'll be praying for a match for both of the boys!
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babygyrl70554 - August 29, 2008
Gosh, that is so sad! I, as a parent, would be devastated if it were my child. I guess any parent would feel this way. All you can do is be there for her as a friend. Let her know to put it in God's hands and be there for her son as long as she needs to be, which I'm pretty sure she is. My heart really goes out to her. My prayers are with all of you and I hope he finds a match. Please keep us posted.
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Dene3430 - August 29, 2008
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  Wish we were closer! From across the country we'll be praying for a match for both of the boys!  
By bellefreeman

You can still donate! All you need to do is get yourself registered in the national registry. The odds of him finding a match within his close circle of friends and family is slim - he'll most likely take a donor from another place who's already registered. It's like blood, the more they have the better your odds at finding your type!

Check this link for more information about the national registry. This is no way means I expect you to do this... you have the choice to make yourself!

http://www.marrow.org/HELP/Join_the_Donor_Registry/Join_in_Person/index.html


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bellefreeman - August 31, 2008
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  You can still donate! All you need to do is get yourself registered in the national registry. The odds of him finding a match within his close circle of friends and family is slim - he'll most likely take a donor from another place who's already registered. It's like blood, the more they have the better your odds at finding your type! Check this link for more information about the national registry. This is no way means I expect you to do this... you have the choice to make yourself! http://www.marrow.org/HELP/Join_the_Donor_Registry/Join_in_Person/index.html  
By Dene3430
Thanks so much. I'm checking out the link right this moment!
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