Kurtis has had to take some time off work this week and asked me to post an update for him.
Kurtis' God-Son died today. He was only 5 years old.
His father was at work when he received the call from the hospital telling him that his son was no longer moving his eyes. He rushed to the hospital to be with him in his last moments - he got to spend 5 precious minutes with his boy before he died.
As I shared this story with my wife we both shared a few tears as we are parents too.
Kurtis' God-Son fought Neuroblastoma for 3 years, but ultimately succumbed to the illness. Kurtis began a few threads to raise awareness and money for this cause. His modest goal of $1000 is close - only a few more to go. If you can find it in your heart and wallet, please consider a donation.
Charity Details
AIDn Charity Boat Cruise. Tickets are $35. The Charity Event is registered with the Hospital For Sick Kids, in Toronto.
Donations can be sent via PayPal to: [email protected]
In the past threads a few people thought it suitable to post distasteful comments/responses. I ask that you please refrain from doing so this time. It's only once that I am asking this. I am sure you can hold back.
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Originally Posted by XTube_Kurtis
"The survival rate of children with Neuroblastoma is about 15% to 20%. I have a personal attachment to this as there is someone in my life who was tragically diagnosed at the age of 2 and is slowly falling into the 80% that don't make it age the age of 5."
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