Brooks' Story

On December 28, 2009, Brooks Call was diagnosed with acute Myeloid leukemia (AML), also known as acute myelogenous leukemia. AML is a very aggressive cancer that starts in the bone marrow and keeps the blood cells from maturing the way they should. Brooks is 13 years old and is the son of Greg and Lisa Call. He has two younger brothers, Ethan and Nic.

Along with our prayers, well wishes, and positive thoughts for Brooks, what can we do to help Brooks and his family? Our goal is to allow all family and friends to assist Greg and Lisa with any funding we can donate for the many expenses that will be involved in keeping Brooks going strong. Not only would we like to contribute to help with the mounting medical bills, but also for gas, babysitting, food while staying with Brooks at the hospital, and many other expenses.

Please look at the "Please Help Brooks" section on how-to-donate. We have made it very easy for all family and friends to help out – where ever you are! Please donate, and pass along this notice to all of your family and friends. Have them go to this blog to find out more information on how to donate and get updates on Brooks!

http://brookscall.blogspot.com/
Thanks, from all Brooks’ Family!

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Good news


Brooks has been doing really well the past few days. On Friday, the doctors allowed him to go home until the next chemo treatment. He has been able to produce a few good blood cells on his own. Yeah! He is so strong! He is home, but he is still unable to have visits from friends or family because his immune system is still very low. As long as he doesn't run a fever, he can be at home. Ethan and Nic have been so happy to see their brother. As far as I know, the next round of chemo for Brooks starts on Friday of this week. Our family is praying that he does just as well with the second round as he did with the first. Stay tough buckaroo! We love you!
-Kristi
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5 comments:

  1. Krista, Greg and Zachary!January 24, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    YEAH Brooks! So happy for you, you are doing so great

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    i am glad you are doing well. i wish the bestfor you and your family!(:
    sincerely,
    Aspen VanOtten

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    We are so happy to hear that you were able to go home. We hope you continue to respond well to your treatments.

    Joe & Carolyn Call

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  4. UnknownJanuary 26, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    Wonderful!!! Hang in there Brooks! We are rooting for you!!! What a tough kid! My cancer surviving friends tell me now days they can tailor the chemo to your own DNA so you get just what you need for your body and the type of cancer you have. What awesome news that you are doing so well!!! Rock on dude! We're watchin from the side lines.

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  5. Call Family-SeattleJanuary 26, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    Yes...enjoy the home life! You are a tough cookie, Brooks!

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