For anyone who knows me, knows cancer affects me deeply. I lost my brother and grandfather to cancer within the same year. I have some not so nice words to say about cancer, but I will keep them to myself. I know there is little that I can do to help those affected by this disease but when feel I can do that little something, I try.
For those familiar with www.hudsonvalleyparents.com, know about Andrew. For those who are not familiar, here is his story:
Andrew Jenkins is a 12 year-old boy from Clintondale. In December of 2007, Andrew was diagnosed with a high grade telangiectatic sarcoma, a very rare and aggressive cancer.
Since then, instead of going to school, playing with friends, and spending carefree days with his family, Andrew has been commuting several times a week to the Children’s Hospital of Montefiore in the Bronx for medical care.
Because of the severity of his cancer, Andrew is on a brutal chemotherapy regimen. He will require reconstructive surgery of his right hand, as a large tumor is eroding his wrist. His immune system is compromised and he suffers from neutropenia, mouth sores, and daily vomiting. Fevers--a constant threat--require extended hospital stays.
Andrew’s health insurance doesn’t cover everything. Many expenses associated with his treatment (including lodging, transportation, and food while traveling) are not covered, and his family members are not able to work while caring for him. Please help us make a difference for this local family.
Join us as we support our cherished community member, Andrew.
A Benefit for Andrew Jenkins*
as he battles cancer
Saturday April 26, 2008
(rain date April 27)
Liberty View Farm
340 Crescent Avenue, Highland NY 12528
Family Fund Raising Festivities begin at 12:00 PM
Featuring:
Live Music ~ Silent Art Auction ~ Children’s Art Gallery ~ Hands-On Children’s Art
Activities ~ Bake Sale ~ Yard Sale ~ Cookie Decorating ~ Penny Social ~ Raffle~
Frolic with goats and chickens at the Certified Naturally Grown Apple Orchard!
6:00 PM “Going out on a Limb” Awards Presentation
honoring community members and organizations who make Ulster County a better place
Sponsored by The Social Awareness Committee of the New Paltz Social Society
Suggested Donation:
$5 per person/$20 per family
For more information, contact:
Billiam Van Roestenberg (845) 883-7004 http://libertyviewfarm.biz
or Loretta J. Lynn (917) 607-6262 queenbee718@yahoo.com
I will be on hand on April 26th photographing the event for Andrew and his family. I will also be donating a session package for the raffle. Please join us for a day at the Farm for this great cause!
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