Mason Arik: Make a Difference for Mason

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Make a Difference for Mason

Wow! Our breath continues to be taking away! I just wanted to take time today to thank everyone for all the love and support all over today. I am posting pictures from today's events because they mean so much to us. Even more pictures on facebook at Make a Difference for Mason . From the bottom of our hearts we thank you. You have made a difference! From the boy in Memphis that collected a ziploc bag full of pop tops, to the the events in New Jersey, New York, Nebraska, and our hometown!! Thanks to everyone for coming together. The world needs more people like you! This day we will forever remember as the day everyone came together. Thanks for today, tomorrow and the days to come. You have lifted our spirits. May God bless each and everyone. You all are #1. And may your kindness spread to everyone, I know my heart grew today because of you!!

2 comments:

Amy said...: It is obvious that you are a very loved family and it comforts your friends to be able to reach out to Mason and the rest of you.; May 22, 2010 at 9:46 PM
Unknown said...: What a great feeling it gives us all to see others doing what they can!!Thanks to everyone for helping out our friends when they need it! What an amazing weekend!; May 23, 2010 at 6:30 AM

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About Mason Arik

To continue Mason's dream and his memory, we dedicate this blog to him. He has been diagnosed with Diffuse Pontine Glioma (Brain Tumor) (04/22/10). He courageously battled his cancer for 11 1/2 months. On March 29th, 2011, it was snowing in Heaven. He is and will be missed forever. We will continue to write and share the strength and courage that Mason has taught us as well as the many other lives he has touched, near and far. Links are listed below to provide additional information regarding DIPG.

Discovery of Tumor-Dx April 22, 2010

Beginning in March of 2010, Mason complained of severe headaches, mostly at night. Then the headaches went from 2-3 times a month (over a 2 month period) to every night and more severe, by the 3rd night I contacted his pediatrician. I was told to give him Excedrin Migraine.

But by the next day we were walking to school and he had double vision- Thanks to the school nurse, we scheduled an appointment that day with Sabates eye care. After his eye was dilated they noticed his eyes were shifting. An immediate MRI was scheduled.

After the most agonizing MRI, we went home awaiting the results. That's when we were told it was a tumor (pontine glioma) We waited to visit the doctor before researching the internet. So imagine the shock to hear this is the worst locations to find a tumor, inside the brain stem. (inoperable and unfortunately very serious)