Mason Arik: Thank you

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Thank you

Thank you to everyone that stopped by to see the Wiscurzoos. Maverick was so happy to see them go to such wonderful new places. What a great start for Make-a-Wish®!! He even got some orders that will keep his hobby going into the next year! This is just the start of his fund-raising goal. We have the Christmas lighting in November. Red Robin at 95th and Metcalf, South Overland Park, Olathe, Liberty and Independence will have a special night, Wednesday December 7 from 5-8 p.m. 10% of the proceeds will benefit Make-a-Wish® in Mason's memory. We are so EXCITED!!! Please spread the news and be sure to join us on this very special night!

We will keep you posted as this holiday season. Maverick's goal; to sponsor a local child's wish. How much does a wish cost? Last year Mason and Maverick raised over $3,000 to send a local child to Disney World. The cost associated with coordinating a wish varies depending on the type of wish, but as of March 2010, the average cost of a wish was $7,205. Ways to count down on costs, is by donating airline mileage.You can find more information on the link below.
http://www.wish.org/help/donate_airline_miles

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: Can we order Wiscurzoos if local..so we could pick up? If so how much and what do we need to do? They look amazing!; October 18, 2011 at 10:41 PM
The Kempf Family said...: We have extra Wiscurzoos available. If you'd like to send an email at makx2@everestkc.net
The Wiscurzoos are $6. Currently he is sold out of the smaller ones that sold for $4. Thank you.; October 19, 2011 at 11:01 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)