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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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Losing it...






I was able to hang out with Brooks today, and I have to say, that kid is so freakin' amazing! Brooks looks at every day as an opportunity to experience and learn new things. He rocks! The pictures I am posting tonight look a little sad, but don't be sad. Brooks wasn't. He didn't want to shave his head right away, because he thought it was cool to pull out his own hair...only a boy would think like that. This afternoon, he finally told the nurse to shave it all off. All of the uncles and cousins are ready to shave their heads in support of Brooks. We are hoping that Grandpa Palmer and Grandpa Call join in. ; ) Brooks has been playing XBox non stop for the past few days and Lisa is so happy that he has the energy to do it. We love you bud!
-Kristi
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9 comments:

  1. KateMarieJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Love that smile!!! Thank you for the updates!

    -Kate (Krista's friend)

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  2. Kurt and Shelli BarnumJanuary 15, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Thanks for the up-dates... ya look awesome Brooks! Kurt has been losing his hair for years, so now you look like him! :-) We love you, man!

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  3. Uncle KevinJanuary 15, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Brooks - you are a Chick Magnet now!!!

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  4. Coach GJanuary 15, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Brooks,

    I wanted to let you know that everyone in the RedRock Lacrosse Program is thinking about you.
    We will miss you this season.

    Coach Bean, Coach Matt and I, know that if you are tough enough to play lacrosse, you are tough enough to "beat down" AML.

    Brooks your team this spring (parents, family, friends, and medical staff) may need you to "dig deep" like its the fourth quarter on hot day.

    This might be hard, but lacrosse players are the toughest athletes. Guy's like you throw yourself in front of 60 mph shots and get beat on by attackman, so we know you can do it. We will be waiting for you to hit the field next season.

    I love the "tight lettuce" (super short hair).

    Coach Gibbons
    RedRock Lacrosse

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  5. Call Family-SeattleJanuary 15, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    Brooks...you the man! Put on some shades and you're the Kojak for the 2000s. Keep your head up, and your shoulders back...you stud! Thinking of you from Seattle.

    ~Uncle Mark and Aunt Sheri (and Sasha)

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  6. Call Family-SeattleJanuary 15, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    I am ready to make an extra donation to see a picture of "Grandpa Call" with a shaved head...accept the challenge? Do it for Brooks!

    Love you guys,
    Love, Sheri

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  7. jacque grafJanuary 16, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    Brooks keep smiling, you are a good boy and a tough boy, I love ya, and I bet your going to have to think who I am....I am Kylers grandma and Wendes Mother, I live in Delaware, but I do remember you....Love ya, and keep smiling..

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  8. Sassy Salsa girlJanuary 16, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    Brooks what a sweet hairdo!

    We all love you!!!!!

    -Phil, Rose, Bear, Lyon & Fenix-

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  9. Debbie in SeattleJanuary 17, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Brooks,
    Love the new look! Your smile and sparkling eyes are infectious. You made me smile. Send a list of xbox games you'd like to master.

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