I just wanted to put a face to the thing so people would care about it more.

of the Brumfields and their situation.

Nick Brumfield was diagnosed with brain cancer in June 2010 at the age of 18. This year’s Play for the Cure was raising money for him and his family.

Morgan met the Brumfields two weeks prior to the beginning of the fundraising. By this point Nick Brumfield’s cancer had spread to his spine.

Morgan said the Brumfields were supposed to go in for treatment Monday through Friday the first full week of October. Joe Brumfield, the father, invited Morgan to meet with the family at some point during the week. Morgan said she was unable to go that week but she planned to go the following week.

The Brumfield family called Morgan on Thursday, Oct. 6, to let her know they were going to go home.

On Sunday, Oct. 9, Nick