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christmas comes early - for a very good and sad reason
Published Nov. 5, 2009Views: 348
People around America are opening their hearts to the story of Noah Biorkman, a 5-year-old boy currently in a hospice, dying from Stage IV neuroblastoma. His parents are asking people all around the country to mail Christmas cards to the boy early, as he may not live to see Christmas this year.
5-year-old Noah Biorkman. Radio station WKSR has joined the movement, posting about the boy's story and giving people the information they need to help make this Christmas a very special one.
"Five year-old Noah Biorkman is in hospice and we need your help to make this the best Christmas ever by sending him Christmas cards! His family will be celebrating Christmas this weekend.
Noah was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma in February 2007. He went into remission in August 2007. In September 2008, Noah relapsed with lesions in his right arm and right leg. After going through six different trials, the cancer continues to spread. Noah is an angel and we are blessed to have him in our lives.
Please help the fulfill the Biorkman family's wish to make this the best Christmas ever for Noah. You can send your Christmas cards to:
Noah Biorkman
c/o 99.5 WYCD
2201 Woodward Heights Blvd.
Ferndale, MI 48220-1511
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GOLO member since February 3, 2009
November 5, 2009 7:54 p.m.
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November 5, 2009 11:22 a.m.
Poor Noah has probably bigger things on this mind than getting sacks full of mail.....
GOLO member since March 27, 2009
November 5, 2009 11:15 a.m.
GOLO member since September 23, 2008
November 5, 2009 10:57 a.m.
I always have extra Christmas cards because I usually forget to mail them. lol.
Audrie (my daughter) and I will most definitely get a card out to him.
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November 5, 2009 10:50 a.m.
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November 5, 2009 10:46 a.m.
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November 5, 2009 10:46 a.m.
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November 5, 2009 10:45 a.m.
I have a company christmas card here, I'll add him to my list
thanks for sharing !
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November 5, 2009 10:42 a.m.
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November 5, 2009 10:41 a.m.
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