A friend's son was diagnosed with cancer two years ago.
Some of the parents at the school where he was enrolled formed a support team headed by the wife of one of the physicians on the case. E-mails were sent out asking for people to volunteer to bring meals to the hospital for them. More people volunteered than there were slots available.
A call went out to send things that might be interesting and helpful to get him to participate in his therapies (chemo and physical) and boxes arrived almost daily, including some from South America and military locations in the US and elsewhere.
His Mom started a blog about his treatment and virtually every time she described something Mattie needed, someone stepped up to help.
He fought bravely but lost the battle almost a year ago. His mom says they would not have made it though without the support of "Team Mattie," those volunteers who did so much for the family and are now helping them adjust to life without their son.
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- Posted by ironlady48
- May 5, 2012
- Comments (7)
Readers Comments
Blessed2BKind wrote: Wow! If only we could all be that supportive when someone has a need. Thanks for sharing!
Jody wrote: So sorry for his lost to his battle. How wonderful to have such a great team of supporter. It is great to know that there are so many great people to help you out in your time of need. Sure that they are still there for you!
rainbowSmiles wrote: Wonderful way to support one! Quick response, willingness and continuous support in all ways for 1 year, wow! Probably mattie family deserved this. Hope we can do something similar on daily. Help someone without question, with committment, as soon as possible!
moni wrote: God bless ol d members of team mattie with everlasting peace of mind and prosperity.
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mahesh shah wrote: This shows that the world is still livable and there is a big majority of good people ready to help others. One has to just ask for help or at least spread the word and rest is taken care of by people from all walks of life. Amen.
Ginny wrote: I witnessed their devotion to mattie and his family during that long, hard painful year and can attest to the fact that like winston churchill, their philosophy was, " never give up" and their spirit lives on in the mattie miracle foundation established by mattie's parents in support of other children and their families who are fighting pediatric cancer.
iferlamb wrote: I am so sorry to hear he lost his battle. This support group "Team Mattie" sounds like a wonderful group of caring people!
May his family have peace.
smiles...
May his family have peace.
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