A parents and family's worst nightmare. Kaiden is 6 years old, born at 29 weeks, and recently diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Shortly after being diagnosed with CP, it was decided he would need major corrective surgery, including plates in both hips, pins in his knees and lengthening of his tendons. Post surgery, Kaidens hemoglobin was low. Kaiden then received a blood transfusion and 4 hours later additional labs were done. Testing revealed extremely abnormal labs and additional testing was performed, including a flow cytometry. The cells looked concerning and it was decided Kaiden would need to be transfered from Lakeland regional to Orlando to see hematology/oncology. Kaiden had casts on both legs and was wheelchair bound. He was transported by ambulance and admitted. After repeat tests and consultation, Kaiden underwent a bone marrow biopsy. It was discovered that Kaiden had B-ALL (leukemia). His treatment will be over the next two and a half years. Kaiden is my nephew. My sister now unable to work as his treatment schedule is very demanding, not to mention the recovery and therapy he will have to go through. My sister, now unable to work and has 2 other children, will need much support and with only 1 income this will be very challenging and expensive. We will be hosting a poker run on their behalf, along will Raising Hearts Foundation. The event will be April 5th with the first stop at Joe's Pub (breakfast will be served). 2nd stop Corner Pocket, 3rd stop Bar Mastiff, 4th stop Slizzy McGee's and final stop Quaker. We are so honored to announce The Supply Chain Band will be playing at Quaker. There will be tons of raffles, auction items, pre-sale tickets for a chance to win a 1996 Harley Davidson 883 that belonged to Kaidens grandpa and Kaiden loved!!! Ticket will soon go on sale at all participating bars. $25/ticket or 5 for $100. There will be flyers made and many more details to come. Just wanted to get the word out ASAP. Volunteers welcome and donations for raffles! We appreciate everyone's support in advance and HUGE thanks to Joe, Stephanie, Victoria, Lacey, Maryellen and Hilliary for having us!!! Please PM for any donations, detail requests etc.
Event Venue
10400 49th Street N., Clearwater, FL, 10400 49th St N, Clearwater, FL 33762-5023, United States,Pinellas Park, Florida