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Joshua Abbott's Story
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picture (below right) is Joshua James Abbott and Harold the Helicopter.
Joshua's love and enthusiasm for this helicopter inspired the creation of a
storybook dedicated to Josh, his family, and other children as a FUN-d raiser
to help with their financial burdens. A reminder that we can with a little effort help fulfill a child's dream and a joyful future for his family. Please take a moment and read his story. |
CHRISTMAS DAY 2002
On Christmas day 2002, while most young children of America were enjoying the
most festive time of year with their families. My three year old great-nephew,
Joshua Abbott was undergoing delicate brain surgery.
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New! June 2008 - Still Cancer free!
Joshua and Uncle Pat after a Minnesota Twins baseball game. (at left).
Cancer free since 2003... It looks like he's just fine now.
Joshua is a Seattle Mariners fan... Even if it's hard with their poor record this year.
His type of cancer lives on now with Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy who recently underwent a brain operation for his malignant glioma. We can only hope he is strong enough to withstand the ravages of the cure for this as Joshua apparently has done.
(update 6/4/2008)
DECEMBER 2003 - CANCER FREE
This courageous three year old boy is a fighter. He has just completed his 5th chemo treatment and is cancer free. This is truly a miracle from Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
INSPIRATION FOR STORY BOOK
On June 19, 2003 I met Josh at his parents home in Minnesota. It was instant love for this cute little boy. He took me by the hand and led me to his playroom and for 20 minutes told me stories about Harold the helicopter that only a creative and alert child could tell. It was remarkable to see the excitement and energy he displayed over this toy. His mind was alert, his imagination keen. The cancer had not affected his ability to be creative and to communicate his dreams and excitement about this helicopter with me.
My visit inspired me to a mission. I had to create a book about this helicopter so he could continue his fascination and dreams. I saw it as therapy for him. This small act that would help Joshua fulfill his boyhood fantasy and benefit him forever. The book had to be funny, exciting and easy for a child to understand.
Please read the following pages and learn what we can all do to make a difference in the lives of these unfortunate children throughout the world.
