Mason Arik: Wiscurzoo report

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Wiscurzoo report

It's time for a Wiscurzoo report!! Maverick is still stitching. Heartland Church even caught the Wiscurzoo fever! Maverick is so excited to have a stuffing event with the youth group at church. This means even more Wiscurzoos can find a home. We even have baby Wiscurzoos on our tree. However these babies were tough to make, mom helped sew around the ears because they kept getting cut off. He won't be taking any more orders on these babies. His Make-a Wish tree is already up and standing, star ornaments are $1. Thank you for everyone that has participated. Maverick has already raised over $600 in memory of Mason. Other than Maverick selling star ornaments and Wiscurzoos; or next big event is December 7 at Red Robin. Check out the information at the top of the blog and please spread the word. We will keep you updated throughout the holiday season on Maverick's fundraising! Have a Wiscurzoo day!

2 comments:

Deanna said...: Awesome! Way to go, Maverick! I look forward to seeing you at your lighting ceremony!

I couldn't help but think of Mason during the voting for taxes to help the zoo Tuesday! He would be so proud of the people who voted and made it possible to insure that the KC Zoo becomes ones of the best in the nation!; November 10, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Anonymous said...: What an amazing kid! Maverick, you continue to inspire so many kids, that are living with the loss of a sibling or parent. Keep moving forward, no matter what, God will continue to show Himself through you...and we all know Mason is proud of you too! Lots of love!; November 15, 2011 at 7:42 PM

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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)