We learned about Wyatt years before Tillery was
diagnosed with a brain tumor. Wyatt’s second grade teacher attended our church
and would lift him in prayer every single week. It was amazing to see the
faithfulness of his teacher and Wyatt’s story touched our hearts. When our own
daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor a few years later, we immediately
contacted Mrs. Wolfe and asked her to put us in touch with the family we had
been praying for for many years.
Wyatt was diagnosed with a pilocytic astrocytoma
(brain tumor) in December 2011 when he was just 7 years old.
Wyatt’s family has done a lot of research and become very knowledgeable about
brain tumors in general and specifically Wyatt’s type of tumor. Their research
even led them to Nationwide Hospital in Washington DC to consult with Dr. Roger
Packer, the leading researcher for pilocytic astrocytoma. Wyatt
has had multiple hospitals review his case and has had 2 craniotomies to remove
his tumor and an EVT to relieve hydrocephalus fluid as well as 42 doses of chemotherapy.
He still struggles with balance and other issues as a result of his tumor and
treatments.
Today, Wyatt celebrates his 13th
birthday! Birthdays are extra special after a cancer diagnosis, when you
realize that birthdays aren’t always promised.
We are so thankful to call Wyatt our friend and to be able to wish him a
happy birthday today. It’s because of his story and talking with his family
that we did not feel so alone when Tillery was diagnosed. Because Wyatt shared
his story, we had a survival story of hope to cling to when days were really
hard. Wyatt isn’t just a cool kid, he’s our hero!
To follow Wyatt’s story, visit his Facebook page,
Warriors for Wyatt. https://www.facebook.com/groups/483517231761034/
#WarriorsForWyatt #tilleryisloved #TILfoundation
#alexsmillionmile #GoGold2017
To support
childhood cancer research in honor of kids like Wyatt, make a donation to our
team (TIL Foundation) with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
https://www.alexslemonade.org/mypage/1314958
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