I am being asked about how to get Fight like a Champ bracelets - I figured I would post the whole story. At the very end of this message is the info for the bracelet. Thank you all so much for your interest, your concerns n your prayers... XOXO CALDWELL -- A lot of folks in Caldwell and Middleton are sporting navy blue bracelets that read, Fight Like a Champ. Its a way to support 12-year-old Anthony Moretti, who, in September, was diagnosed with two brain tumors. Anthony is a 6th grader at Vision Charter School in Caldwell, and lives close by in Middleton. The school, and the whole community have come together to rally behind his fight against brain cancer. Its just nice to be able to sit around with my friends, and chat and do homework, said Anthony, who missed some school while he was getting treatment for two tumors. Im feeling ten times better than I did. THE DIAGNOSIS Anthonys diagnosis came this past summer when he began getting excruciating headaches. He was getting more tired, wanting to rest a whole lot more, sleeping a whole lot more, said Anthonys mom, Cindy. Then, on September 7th, a trip to the hospital revealed the dire nature of Anthonys condition. We took him to the ER and said something was wrong, said Cindy. That weekend he was admitted to the hospital. We had an MRI and we found out he had two brain tumors. It turns out the tumors have been growing for years. Anthonys chemotherapy started right away, so did the community support. COMMUNITY PULLS TOGETHER Of course it started with tears, we had Anthony since kindergarten, said Vision Charter School principal Wendy Oldencamp. The teachers came together with a plan to get meals to the family. And good friends came up with ways to raise money for medical expenses. We just got the word out to friends and family, said Danielle Johnson. The whole community heard about it and we got so many donations. The seniors at Vision Charter School came up with a great idea too -- selling the bracelets. The family motto is fight like a champ, so we got it printed up in his favorite color, said teacher Jason George. Were hoping to see these on peoples wrists all over the place. On Friday night, there was even a staff versus student basketball game in Middleton to raise money. Half of the staff wouldnt embarrass themselves for anyone but Anthony, said Oldencamp. Anthony had to spend his 12th birthday in the hospital. But a special visit from several Boise State players, including star running back Jay Ajayi, helped to brighten his day. They gave him a football and a jersey, and they prayed for him. His class at school also contacted the New York Yankees, his favorite baseball team. They sent him a bag stuffed with cool memorabilia. COURAGE THROUGH ADVERSITY When my husband and I are crying, hes the one who has a smile on his face, and strong, said Cindy. I feel like I cant make them upset or scared, said Anthony. So, I just try to give them a positive impact. Anthony has a message for all of his supporters. Just thank you for all the support to help me get through this, he said. Its just nice to know that everybody cares, I mean they care so much and they are willing to do anything to help. This young boy is proving hes a fighter. Weve told him, you gotta fight through this, its a hard battle, but youre going to make it. Youre going to overcome, said Cindy. If you’d like to buy a FIGHT LIKE A CHAMP bracelet to support Anthony Moretti and his fight against brain cancer, e-mail Vision Charter School teacher Teresa Wilkins at [email protected], she’ll help you get one!
Posted on: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 03:27:51 +0000
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