Loving Elijah
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We met the Waverman family after our youngest daughter and their oldest son were in the same kindergarten class. Over the years, and despite them moving to Guelph, we have stayed in touch. Its hard to believe that the kids who met in kindergarten are now almost finished their undergraduate degrees. Now, the Wavermans are a family of five, after two more wonderful sons were born.
Their youngest, Elijah, 14, is about to begin high school. At the brink of an exciting new chapter in his life, the family has recently been dealt a heavy blow. Elijah was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Now, instead of anticipating his first year of high school, he’s at Sick Kids in Toronto, awaiting his first round of chemotherapy. His parents will commute back and forth with him, from Guelph to Toronto and back, as needed. His self-employed mother will suspend her career to care for him. His father too will be taking time away from work to care for Elijah and their other children. And his brothers will support each other and do the best they can to continue with their studies.
At a time like this, it takes a village. We know that commuting, financial constraints and emotional stressors will peak during this excruciatingly difficult time. If you are able to help the Waverman family by offering some financial support, that will be greatly appreciated.
Update as of august 10, 2019
I spoke to Elijah's mom today. Elijah will be returning to Toronto in a couple of days to meet with more doctors and continue with treatment. Last week he underwent a blood tranfusion, after looking very pale and feeling very lethargic. His mom and dad are beyond grateful for all of the generous support after determining that they will be short of around 25 000 this year as a result of this tremendous ordeal. I have therefore increased this go fund me goal to 20,000 and urge everyone to make a donation. Any amount is appreciated.
Shana wrote on Facebook on August 24, 2019
After 6 days as an outpatient, we're finally heading home. Yeah! We want to thank everyone who has supported us on the GoFundMe, you have no idea how much we appreciate it and how much stress it will take off our shoulders during the awful year ahead.
Their youngest, Elijah, 14, is about to begin high school. At the brink of an exciting new chapter in his life, the family has recently been dealt a heavy blow. Elijah was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Now, instead of anticipating his first year of high school, he’s at Sick Kids in Toronto, awaiting his first round of chemotherapy. His parents will commute back and forth with him, from Guelph to Toronto and back, as needed. His self-employed mother will suspend her career to care for him. His father too will be taking time away from work to care for Elijah and their other children. And his brothers will support each other and do the best they can to continue with their studies.
At a time like this, it takes a village. We know that commuting, financial constraints and emotional stressors will peak during this excruciatingly difficult time. If you are able to help the Waverman family by offering some financial support, that will be greatly appreciated.
Update as of august 10, 2019
I spoke to Elijah's mom today. Elijah will be returning to Toronto in a couple of days to meet with more doctors and continue with treatment. Last week he underwent a blood tranfusion, after looking very pale and feeling very lethargic. His mom and dad are beyond grateful for all of the generous support after determining that they will be short of around 25 000 this year as a result of this tremendous ordeal. I have therefore increased this go fund me goal to 20,000 and urge everyone to make a donation. Any amount is appreciated.
Shana wrote on Facebook on August 24, 2019
After 6 days as an outpatient, we're finally heading home. Yeah! We want to thank everyone who has supported us on the GoFundMe, you have no idea how much we appreciate it and how much stress it will take off our shoulders during the awful year ahead.
Organizer and beneficiary
Sara Freeman Dimerman
Organizer
Thornhill, ON
Shana Elman
Beneficiary
