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WELCOME to Curtis vs Cancer . We are a dedicated group of volunteers trying to help a bright, loving 13 year old boy battling an uncommon type of Leukemia only seen once every 5 years. We have setup a fund to assist Curtis and his family with expenses pertaining to his care for Leukemia and family expenses. We have began our quest with two events. We organized a bone marrow drive to help Curtis & thousands like him seeking their life-saving match. How many of us will ever have the opportunity to save the life of another human being? It is a rare gift for both the donor and the patient. And in some cases, you might be the one and only person in the world who has a matching tissue type for a particular patient. You can be a real life SUPEHERO! Together, we can help save lives. We invite you to join us in honoring Curtis by taking this opportunity to donate life and register at a National Marrow Donor Drive. As we continue to make more of you aware of Leukemia we encourage you to attend the next event in our area. The 2010 Wareham Relay For Life is being held on June 18, 2010 - 6 p.m. at Wareham Middle School. BRISTOL COUNTY - RUFF RYDERS
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My name is Curtis Grace and I am 13 years old.
On January 4, 2010 I enjoy being with my family and hanging out with my friends ridng my bike, skating boarding, playing my xbox and playstation. I am an honor roll student in the 7th grade. I like to play sports. I can't wait to be back on my football team and my basketball team. Basketball is my favorite sport. I am hoping to get well so I can go back to my normal life. I pray every night for God to keep me safe. My mom and dad have been by me as they always are. I never knew what Leukemia was. This is what I now know: Leukemia is a cancer that originates in the bone marrow. This blood-related cancer involves the uncontrolled growth of cells with similar functions and origin. Leukemia is not an inherited disease. Instead, it results from a genetic injury to the DNA of a single cell which develops abnormally and multiplies, eventually interfering with the production of healthy blood cells. Without healthy blood cells, the body is unable to protect itself against infections. Leukemia starts in the bone marrow, and usually spreads quickly into the blood, affecting white blood cells. Over time, it can spread to lymph nodes, spleen, liver, the covering of the brain and spinal cord, spinal fluid, and other organs. |
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