Learning from Youth
first noticed back and neck pains in October 2010. The pain came and went for a few months until it became acute and her vision was severely impaired. A visit to urgent care landed her at John C. Lincoln Hospital for a CT scan where a tumor was confirmed. Emergency surgery removed most of the tumor, but a portion that reached down into her brain stem was inoperable. Chemo and radiation therapy proved ineffective as the tumor showed growth within the brain stem. Despite a new strategy in chemo treatments, the cancer continued its sinister progress. Another emergency surgery performed in February hasn’t thwarted the cancer’s progress.
…As Ashley Moore turns 13.
and determination that leaves those around her in awe. Another trip to the hospital came when despite the great physical challenges, Ashley, reluctant to disturb her mother, was determined to get herself out of bed. The effort, Ashley has lost the ability to walk unsuccessful, resulted in a helicopter and to talk, and no longer feels anything trip to the emergency room. But Ashley on her right side. But the young girl continues to fight, joining her family at demonstrates a strength of spirit the dinner table—feeding herself soft foods and fluids.
HOW TO HELP
If you would like to make a donation to Ashley Moore… By Check Make payable to We Care at Anthem for deposit at MidFirst Bank Account No. 2033006652. By Paypal Send to WECARE@gosfm.com Note “For Ashley Moore” in the description field. Fundraisers Keep an eye out for community events in the coming weeks. Facebook Like Ashley’s page “Do Moore for a Cure,” and follow her progress.
Her Facebook page (search “Do Moore for a Cure”) features a picture of Ashley with friends at the Independence Day celebration. The caption reads: “Nor rain, nor hail, nor sleet, nor cancer can keep Ashley down. She enjoyed fireworks at the Anthem park with the community, her family and friends— even giving us a thumbs-up.” It was clearly a challenge for her to make it to the celebration in the midst of such aggressive medical treatment, but at 13, Ashley Moore knows the value of simple pleasures. A friend of the family called Ashley “a model of strength, enthusiasm and beauty.” Thanks for the life lesson, Ashley. And happy birthday. io JULY 19, 2012 |
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