3 to go--- and we are tired :)

Grier has 3 more radiation treatments to go---- one this afternoon and two tomorrow--  I am ready and I know he is--- he has done a great job staying still and the lack of anesthesia has helped his mood a lot--- he has not had any side effects so far-- he has more energy than my mom and I do at the moment--- The late nights and early mornings are catching up with me---- but that does not stop us from trying to make this not so fun trip ... FUN!

We saw Shrek the Musical on Broadway last Friday Night--- It was great-- Grier was laughing out loud and seemed to enjoy everything about the play--- He fell asleep in the cab on the way home but it was almost 11pm!  Saturday.. we slept in a little and the rain helped slow us down-- so we rented a movie, went to the playroom and made an appearance at one of the Holiday parties--- but really just hung out-- it snowed a little.  Saturday Night we met a nice soccer team from Long Island University--- they came to the Ronald and played a soccer trivia game-- Grier liked it but later said he wanted to see them play a soccer game :)  Sunday was a little busier.... we went out to breakfast at Cafe Luka and after breakfast we had a visitor from Charlotte... Ms. Pat and Ken were in NYC so they got the grand tour of the Ronald and then we walked in our neighborhood a bit--- we should them "crumbs"-- the cupcake store!

Monday started the whole process of getting up early again and going to the hospital for treatments--- After the afternoon session we went to Madison Square Garden with a few families from the Ronald to watch the NY Knicks play--- it was a lot of fun-- We were courtside during practice... Grier had a picture taken with a few players-- ( there was quite a size difference!) After the warm-ups we went to a suite had dinner and watched the Knicks win--- LOTS of fun-- and perfect for Grier--- he was into it-- While we were there, Jeff called to say he saw us on TV-- so Grier thought that was cool-- This was all part of the garden of dreams foundation--  We rode in a police van to MSG and that added to the excitement--- it was fun to watch taxis move over with the lights and sirens-

That is it for now--- One week down--- We should find out tonight about his blood test that he had done on Friday--- If it comes back negative I will have to start giving shots tomorrow to prepare for the next round of 3F8---

Thanks for all the messages... emails... cards.. and packages--- Grier said that everyone must really miss him because he is getting a lot of mail :)  He loves to check the mailbox.... 

Before I post this--- DON'T FORGET about the upcoming bake sale for Cookies for KIDS CANCER--- THIS WEEKEND at REID'S & BLACKHAWK---

see info below---

As we mentioned in our previous e-mail, we are in the throws of putting together a Cookies for Kids' Cancer Bake Sale in honor of Grier Christenbury.  We know some of you may not know Grier, but he is a TK student at First Pres. WDS and is currently battling Neuroblastoma.  Please go to www.gogriergo.com to learn more about Grier and his brave battle with this relentless disease.  That being said, we are still looking for some volunteers!  Although we have had a great response, we are still have spaces we need to fill at both locations.  Parking will be free for any CFKC volunteers in the Reid's parking deck on Sunday.  
 
These are the positions we still need filled:
 
Reid's 
12-1:30 Table Helper
4-5:30 Table Helper
Sign Holders(great job for older children)
Delivery driver to deliver baked goods from drop-off sites to bake sale

Blackhawk Hardware
2:30-4 Table Helper
4-5:30 Table Helper
Sign Holders

We are also in need of a few more bakers and we still need lots of paper lunch bags and Glad zip bags of any size!
 
Does anyone have a tent?  We are in need of 3-4 tents!
 
On another note, we have decided to throw a raffle into the mix!  We are in the process of collecting donations for our raffle and would greatly appreciate anyone who might have an item they would like to donate (i.e. Panthers/Bobcats/Checkers tickets, movie passes, gift certificates, etc.).  We already have a Zhu Zhu pet to raffle off, as well as, manicure/pedicures, Symphony tickets, restaurant certificates, etc.  Every little bit helps!  We are trying to take advantage of the fact that Glad's - Glad to Give Program will be matching our proceeds dollar for dollar.  Please visit www.gladtogive.com to learn more... there you will find Grier's story highlighted on their website along with many other brave little warriors battling Neuroblastoma.
 
If anyone has an interest in helping collect raffle items, please contact: lesa.helbein@gmail.com or call (704)777-1131.
 
We are also looking for corporate donations!  We would greatly appreciate it if some of you would be willing to approach your employers as may your spouses, to see if they would be willing to help out with this worthy cause.  This would be a great tax write-off for those who have not yet met their yearly quota's of up to $500.  Please take the time to consider this as an option.  We realize that it may be awkward to ask for money in these uncertain times, but there is nothing more uncertain than cancer.  100% of our proceeds will be going directly to Sloan-Kettering in honor of Grier for pediatric cancer research.  The science is there to help create new therapies for these children, but the funds are what is lacking. 
 
Some of you may have seen an article in 'O' magazines December issue on the Cookies for Kids' Cancer cause with Gretchen Holt Witt, the mother who founded CFKC.  She had her first bake sale in December 2007, and since then has raised over $400,000 for pediatric cancer research through this 'grass roots' effort.  Please go towww.cookiesforkidscancer.org if you'd like to know more about how this all came to be(you'll see Grier highlighted on this website as well).
 
Also, we have attached a couple of items above that we thought might interest you.
 
The founders of Cookies for Kids' Cancer believe that if we all do a little, together we will do a lot.  Please be a 'good cookie' and help us with our efforts in making this the biggest bake sale Charlotte has ever seen! 
 
And remember...

                                              
Cookies for Kids' Cancer Bake Sale
 
In honor of Grier Christenbury
 
Sunday, December 13 from 1-5 PM
 
2 Locations:
 
Reid's Fine Foods(225 E. 7th St.)
&
Blackhawk Hardware(Park Rd. Shopping Ctr.)
 
We will have lots of sweet treats and breads from every one's favorite bakeries, such as, Amelie's French Bakery, Edible Art, Polka Dots Bake Shop, Suarez Bakery and Tizzert's just to name a few.  We will also have Dilworth Coffee and Smoothie King participating in this event!