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Local Soccer Coach Jason Thompson [Memorial Celebration 2/21/10]

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Jason Thompson

This message is from Jason's Mom. I spoke to her yesterday. We lost it. The thing is, this surgery was a sudden decision... the suspicious areas she is talking about may be new cancer growth... which will set them back and possibly alter his next treatment, already very invasive.
Jason's Mom Writes:
Even if you never pray, please do this hour by hour next Tuesday... it is something when we all feel helpless... and I am sure it will make a difference.
Jason has had a busy month of endless testing and blood work. They have
found some suspicious areas and he will be having Surgery next week Tuesday
November 17.
They also found a match for his Bone Marrow Transplant and are working on
arrangements for that but the surgery on Tuesday is needed before they can
set a definite date for the Bone Marrow Transplant. As soon as he has
recovered they will set the Bone Marrow date. This unexpected surgery
Tuesday is weighing heavy on him but each day brings more peace about it.
His brother Jerry surprised him last weekend and flew in for a few days.
They rented scooters and buzzed around together. It was great to see Jason
have some fun and freedom before the long couple of months he will have in
the hospital coming up.
Jasons surgery Tuesday November 17.
Bone Marrow Transplant will be in December (probably around Christmas) no
definite date yet though.
 
Thank you for posting an update. My child plays soccer for US 98, and although I have not yet met Jason, I feel connected through our soccer league. He is such an amazing young person, I will certainly keep him in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow.
 
I do not have any news yet from Jason's Mom, but as soon as I do I will post.
I have an idea that may help raise more funds for Jason and wanted to do a preliminary post to see if I get any feedback:
I'd like to get together a group of folks interested in running the Seaside Half.
When you run for a cause, it is easier to get up and go do those long runs necessary. If we could get the runners to raise $500 each for Jason, I think it would be a great fundraising activity. Would anyone be interested? I could work up the running schedule and perhaps we could meet once a week for long runs...?
PM or reply. Thanks.
 
Coach Jason Thompson

Update from Jason's Mom:
NOVEMBER 23

Tuesday 11/17 Jason's surgery went well and we were home around 1pm.
After getting him settled in, I received a phone call to verify his spinal
tap and also spinal chemotherapy the next morning. I could not believe they
would do that so soon and I tried to have it rescheduled. They could not do
it later in the week so we were up early and back at the hospital getting
this procedure. It was a very difficult day for Jason and I was glad to get
him home again.
Thursday thru Sunday were very long days with lots of nausea and terrible
headaches. He could not tolerate sitting up or standing and spent the next
5 days lying flat in bed. This is caused by spinal fluid leaking at the
site of the tap. You just have to wait for it to heal on its own or go back
in and have a "blood patch" to seal it off. Jason decided to try to make it
thru the weekend without going to Emergency. He woke up today Monday 11/23
feeling much better and able to walk and sit. Unfortunately we have to go
in on Wednesday this week to get another spinal tap and more chemo injected.
We are hoping this one won't be so hard. We have no plans for the holiday,
just a small dinner when Jason feels like eating sometime during the
weekend. Have a great holiday with your families and friends and thanks to
each and every one of you for your emails, cards, donations, kind words,
thoughts and prayers.
We are so thankful and grateful for everything, words cannot express it. It
is the most amazing thing we have ever experienced! Bless you all. Kicking it for Jason
 
Don't Forget Coach Jason

Jason is still fighting Cancer. His Bone marrow Transplant took place on December 16. He is in isolation and heavily sedated. His mother, Kim Helder has been by his side at the Mayo Clinic since June. Please take time and read about Jason if you don't know him. And please, write a note- donate - and please pray for his healing. Kicking it for Jason
 
bump. Jason is really struggling right now. Please say a prayer for him - send him good thoughts. We hope he fully recovers and returns to us soon. Please take a moment for him.
Thank you SoWal.
 
Update on Jason Thompson

JASON IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION:

This message from Jason's Mom:
Hi Kerri,
Thank you so much for your email, Jason is in critical condition in the Intensive Care as of Yesterday morning, all family has been called in.
It?s hard for me to write and my sister is not in the country at moment to post this. Please post where you can.
(edit out)
Since my sister is not available and this turn of events is so unexpected I will be updating you on what is going on when I can.
Bless you

Kim Helder
122 Shorebird Dr. # 823
Santa Rosa Beach, Fl 32459

Kicking it for Jason
 
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