Andrew Casey's Cancer Battle
5/25/10, 03:20 PM
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We didnt get one sale that were aware of. If someone did buy and forgot to mention the cause, please let us know. I think we didnt get any response from people because they dont know us on here. I think since people dont know us they didnt realize we are a mail order and full service custom Mustang shop! There are so many good forums and so little time. We'll off ther donation again if anyone from this forum is interested in giving us a shot at their business and helping out Andrew as well!
We would make an ourright donation, but we already have our charity budget set up for the year and with trying times we just cant afford to do much more. We support so many local charitys already. We were going to collect donations from people at our luncheon at the Fabulous Ford's Forever show but a local car club president made that impossible by calling the cops on us saying we were selling food. There's more to it, but not wanting to waste readers time.
We didnt get one sale that were aware of. If someone did buy and forgot to mention the cause, please let us know. I think we didnt get any response from people because they dont know us on here. I think since people dont know us they didnt realize we are a mail order and full service custom Mustang shop! There are so many good forums and so little time. We'll off ther donation again if anyone from this forum is interested in giving us a shot at their business and helping out Andrew as well!
We would make an ourright donation, but we already have our charity budget set up for the year and with trying times we just cant afford to do much more. We support so many local charitys already. We were going to collect donations from people at our luncheon at the Fabulous Ford's Forever show but a local car club president made that impossible by calling the cops on us saying we were selling food. There's more to it, but not wanting to waste readers time.
I would also encourage 281 Motorsports to Check out TMS as it is a great site. I have been a fixture here since 2004 and for good reason. Good people. Best group around!
Thank You!
MGB,
KC
5/26/10, 10:39 AM
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Oh Kevin, I am SO sorry to read the latest update. I have a daily reminder on my Outlook calendar to pray for Andrew, you and your family, which I "snooze" for an hour at a time to remind me to pray for you throughout the day. I'll step that up to every 30 minutes. Please remain firm in your personal faith and strong for Andrew. He needs your encouragement which I know is extremely difficult for you right now. We are all there with you in spirit. Please keep us posted; update us when you can.
Andrew is doing better and his counts are on a slow rise. There are other issues below the surface I am dealing with as well. They are wearing me down and it is hard to remain as sunny as I would like. More on that when the time is right.
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5/30/10, 05:59 PM
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Kevin
I hate to read about the struggle you and your family are still going though. My thoughts are with you and them all and especially with your son.
Have a safe and happy memorial day weekend. Take care and know we are all thinking of you all.
Andretti
I hate to read about the struggle you and your family are still going though. My thoughts are with you and them all and especially with your son.
Have a safe and happy memorial day weekend. Take care and know we are all thinking of you all.
Andretti
6/1/10, 09:07 AM
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Kevin,
I am very sorry to hear about the struggle that your family is going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I can't thank you enough all the times you've helped me when I've called you all the way from New Jersey just for part#s and getting me the stuff I need for my car.
I will gladly donate to help you and your family raise funds!
Best Wishes!
-Paul Molinari- (aka, Paul from NJ)
I am very sorry to hear about the struggle that your family is going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I can't thank you enough all the times you've helped me when I've called you all the way from New Jersey just for part#s and getting me the stuff I need for my car.
I will gladly donate to help you and your family raise funds!
Best Wishes!
-Paul Molinari- (aka, Paul from NJ)
6/1/10, 11:53 AM
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UPDATE!
Andrew Managed to stay out of the Hospital this weekend. They Sent an IV Machine to the House and a Nurse came in saturday and Showed us how to work it. He was getting IV Antibiotics. It was nice to have him Home all weekend.
I was simply exhausted and only managed to get some grocery shopping done this weekend as the wife was even more worn out than me. Not my favorite thing to do.
A colonoscopy is next on the Agenda and I feel for Him as I have been down this Road. The procedure itself is no big deal but the Stuff you got to take to prepare is brutal. And the Infection issue In his week condition concerns me.
The battle for financial Assistance goes on and it only took a month to max out the Fuel card Allowance from the Cancer Society. $300.00 a year. The 110 Mile trip Sometimes 5 times a week is rough on the budget. We are glad to get what we can where we can but the mountains of paperwork to apply for it are overwhelming and of course no guarantee to get it.
Without the generousity of the TMS Members and Vendors we would Really be in a Lot worse shape. Again I would like to thank everybody!
MGB,
KC
Andrew Managed to stay out of the Hospital this weekend. They Sent an IV Machine to the House and a Nurse came in saturday and Showed us how to work it. He was getting IV Antibiotics. It was nice to have him Home all weekend.
I was simply exhausted and only managed to get some grocery shopping done this weekend as the wife was even more worn out than me. Not my favorite thing to do.
A colonoscopy is next on the Agenda and I feel for Him as I have been down this Road. The procedure itself is no big deal but the Stuff you got to take to prepare is brutal. And the Infection issue In his week condition concerns me.
The battle for financial Assistance goes on and it only took a month to max out the Fuel card Allowance from the Cancer Society. $300.00 a year. The 110 Mile trip Sometimes 5 times a week is rough on the budget. We are glad to get what we can where we can but the mountains of paperwork to apply for it are overwhelming and of course no guarantee to get it.
Without the generousity of the TMS Members and Vendors we would Really be in a Lot worse shape. Again I would like to thank everybody!
MGB,
KC
6/1/10, 04:10 PM
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UPDATE
Andrews Counts are up today and hopefully he will get the rest of the week off and be able to feel half normal. the Doctor says he should be able to attend his sisters graduation this week. This will be the First time he will be out in the general public since diagnoses.
Also he will be able to putter around with the project car a bit which is something he really misses. I will try and take friday off to assist and spend a bit of quality time with him. I am really looking forward to it.
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Andrews Counts are up today and hopefully he will get the rest of the week off and be able to feel half normal. the Doctor says he should be able to attend his sisters graduation this week. This will be the First time he will be out in the general public since diagnoses.
Also he will be able to putter around with the project car a bit which is something he really misses. I will try and take friday off to assist and spend a bit of quality time with him. I am really looking forward to it.
MGB,
KC
6/1/10, 08:40 PM
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Great to hear he's getting better KC! 
6/1/10, 09:46 PM
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Good news for sure!
6/6/10, 10:15 AM
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Sorry it took me a while to reply; I had throat surgery on 5/28, then had to return to the O.R. on 6/4/10 to re-stitch my throat (48 hours of hiccups popped most of the sutures). So I've been either tied or on medication or both. But you, Andrew and your family remain in my prayers throughout every day.
Hang in there, my friend. You are doing great, the best you can do, which is all any of us could do. Just remind Andrew often how very much you love your son.
6/6/10, 01:59 PM
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UPDATE,
Andrews Colonoscopy got moved up and was performed friday. The problem was apparent even without it. A simple Finger exam revealed a large hole in the colon caused by the chemo. This was the cause of bleeding and the ecoli infections. He will be having surgery very very soon to repair the damage.
We had a similar episode during his first leukemia treatment in the upper intestinal area. As soon as he recovers it's back to chemo.
The roller Coaster ride continues. I had a couple of hours saturday & managed to drop the motor & trans in andrews project car. He was extremely pleased to say the least.
I was off work Friday to help with Andrews Care & it's catch up time as usual Monday at work.
That's all for now as I am back to the mountains of paperwork for andrews medical financial situation.
MGB,
KC
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Hang in there Mike! You are in my prayers as well.
Andrews Colonoscopy got moved up and was performed friday. The problem was apparent even without it. A simple Finger exam revealed a large hole in the colon caused by the chemo. This was the cause of bleeding and the ecoli infections. He will be having surgery very very soon to repair the damage.
We had a similar episode during his first leukemia treatment in the upper intestinal area. As soon as he recovers it's back to chemo.
The roller Coaster ride continues. I had a couple of hours saturday & managed to drop the motor & trans in andrews project car. He was extremely pleased to say the least.
I was off work Friday to help with Andrews Care & it's catch up time as usual Monday at work.
That's all for now as I am back to the mountains of paperwork for andrews medical financial situation.
MGB,
KC
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Hang in there Mike! You are in my prayers as well.
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6/6/10, 02:06 PM
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Oh no! Chemo is so **** harsh 
Mr. BlueSkyVert has been off of chemo since April 1st, and still has lingering side effects. Your son is in my thoughts.
Hope we can find a better way to target these rogue bastard cells!!!
Mr. BlueSkyVert has been off of chemo since April 1st, and still has lingering side effects. Your son is in my thoughts.Hope we can find a better way to target these rogue bastard cells!!!
6/6/10, 02:39 PM
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Thanks, Kevin, unless you've experienced adult throat surgery you cannot imagine how painful it is, especially twice within a week. I know I couldn't imagine until I got in the middle of it But it's nothing compared to what Andrew is dealing with.
We'll keep interceding on each other's behalf. You're doing great, Kevin; you're a great Dad. I didn't say "perfect" (so no pressure), but I did say great.
6/10/10, 11:34 AM
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Update
The Dr's decided to monitor the Ulcerated Colon and not do surgery at this time. They feel it would heal on it's own quicker. Andrew has a little break to get his strength back before going back to chemo. We seem to be in the eye of the storm this week with a bit of dead calm as far as Andrew is concerened
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The Dr's decided to monitor the Ulcerated Colon and not do surgery at this time. They feel it would heal on it's own quicker. Andrew has a little break to get his strength back before going back to chemo. We seem to be in the eye of the storm this week with a bit of dead calm as far as Andrew is concerened
Mgb,
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6/11/10, 08:55 AM
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Andrew has been doing Ok. He has been gone recieving Chemo all this week. He will be home this weekend but will likely be worn out and taking it very easy.
Mgb,
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Andrew has been doing Ok. He has been gone recieving Chemo all this week. He will be home this weekend but will likely be worn out and taking it very easy.
Mgb,
KC