A gift to keep up my dad's spirits while...

I'm sorry that I took so long to post an update. I have been taking my dad to see different oncologists to review treatment options. Looking at his results, they all agree that there is about a 90% chance that treatment will be effective. We raised a little more than needed and some donations were made in cash so the extra funds will be put towards treatment costs.

Here are some photos of when we presented the gift to him and he wrote a thank you note below as well. He was a little emotional to receive the gift and to know that so many people cared but trust me, he was very happy. Thank you all so much

Pictures: http://imgur.com/a/MeBae

This is the thank you note that he wanted me to post for everybody.

“When you reach my age, you have dreams which you finally accept will be beyond your reach for the rest of your days. I had one. My son, my daughters and my friends made it possible. We were a poor family and the only thing that would qualify as an heirloom was a violin that belonged first to my grandfather and then my dad. It was passed to me when my father passed on. By that time (from not being maintained and taken care of) it was coming apart. I tried once to restore it and was unsuccessful. I have been hanging on to it, hoping sometime some miracle I would be able to bring it back to the condition I remembered as a child. Life happens and it never did.

At least until my son, with his amazing talent made it happen. to those who took part in this miracle, I say thank you...thank you...thank you. In a time when I sometimes feel like I am in a dark room fumbling for a light switch, I am restored in my faith in people. I don't know what else to say accept you all have all helped me in such a way that I can not put to words. My children are truly a gift in my life and I love you all.”

So many amazing friends and family. We have finally reached our goal !

I am going to leave this page up for another week. If anyone still wants to donate, any excess funds collected will go towards medical expenses.

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT!

Thanks to some wonderful and generous friends, we have reached 8% of our goal in the first 24 hours.

Please spread the word if you can. Thanks!