Make an Ottawa Boy’s Dream Come True
Seven-year-old Shane Bernier has a big dream for his birthday. He turns eight on May 30th and his dream is to hold the world record for the most birthday cards received. His goal: 3 Million Cards. At almost 5 years old Shane was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. After 1 month into the treatment he was in early remission, meaning there were no cancer cells in his blood. Shane's family was very pleased with the early results, but his protocol called for 130 weeks of treatment. Then on July 6th, 2006 Shane relapsed after completing 108 of the 130 weeks. It was a shock to everyone including his doctors. Shane may have to undergo a bone marrow transplant down the road, but the good thing is that his brother Jacob is a match. Presently, there is no sign of cancer in Shane's system since relapsing.
When asked what he wants for his birthday, the shy boy responds, “Cards.”
“How many cards do you want, Shane?”
“Millions,” he says in a whisper.
Anyone wishing to help, send a card to:
Shane Bernier
Box 484
Lancaster, Ontario
K0C 1N0
http://www.myspace.com/cards4shane
You can also view his story here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VSCyFn0Tfw
MAKE SURE TO WATCH THE VIDEO...
Seven-year-old Shane Bernier has a big dream for his birthday. He turns eight on May 30th and his dream is to hold the world record for the most birthday cards received. His goal: 3 Million Cards. At almost 5 years old Shane was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. After 1 month into the treatment he was in early remission, meaning there were no cancer cells in his blood. Shane's family was very pleased with the early results, but his protocol called for 130 weeks of treatment. Then on July 6th, 2006 Shane relapsed after completing 108 of the 130 weeks. It was a shock to everyone including his doctors. Shane may have to undergo a bone marrow transplant down the road, but the good thing is that his brother Jacob is a match. Presently, there is no sign of cancer in Shane's system since relapsing.
When asked what he wants for his birthday, the shy boy responds, “Cards.”
“How many cards do you want, Shane?”
“Millions,” he says in a whisper.
Anyone wishing to help, send a card to:
Shane Bernier
Box 484
Lancaster, Ontario
K0C 1N0
http://www.myspace.com/cards4shane
You can also view his story here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VSCyFn0Tfw
MAKE SURE TO WATCH THE VIDEO...