Prayers & Support for Brock Caruso

It’s funny how normal, everyday life can change in the blink of an eye. Thursday, February 25th was like any other day in the Caruso household; until 7-year-old Brock Caruso got up for school and passed a large amount of blood through his urine. A mere 24 hours later, and after being admitted to Joe DiMaggio’s Children Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, it was discovered that Brock’s left kidney was engulfed by a cancerous mass. Brock was diagnosed with stage IV Wilms that had spread to his lungs. His kidney was beyond recognition and dysfunctional, and a few short days later, which felt like months to family and friends, Brock would undergo a five-hour surgery to remove his left kidney, along with the 8-pound mass. Being the strong Brock that he is, he made it through like a champ and spent the next 2 weeks recovering in the hospital.  Brock will now undergo radiation, as well as chemotherapy for approximately 6-8 months. While not much is known regarding Brock’s long-term prognosis, what is known is he can no longer play his beloved lacrosse, horse around with his little sister, Peyton, or attend 1st grade classes until the treatments are completed.

Brock is my amazing nephew, and his family has not yet given much thought to the financial burden this will place upon them, such as medical bills, the expense of hiring care for Brock while Scott and Kristine work, etc. So many people are asking what they can do, how they can help, can they send them money, food, etc.  I have therefore taken the initiative to start this Go Fund Me page in an effort to help alleviate the stress from my brother and his wife as they dedicate all they have to caring for Brock. I hope this also provides a platform for the countless number of friends and family wanting to offer their support to Brock. We cannot thank you all enough for everything you have already done as we continue to be Brock Strong!