Help Stetson Beat Rare, Cancerous Rhabdoid Tumor
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I am creating this GoFundMe for the Garwood's. They are apart of the Lineman Brotherhood family. The main goal here is to raise awareness about this rare cancer and help raise money for medical expenses during Stetson's journey. Any leftover contributions will be strictly donated to research for MRT, or to another family suffering from MRT.
Stetson Garwood was born on June 6th, 2017. At just 19 months old, Stetson was diagnosed with a malignant rhabdoid tumor. This aggressive tumor is found mostly in young children. Only 20-25 cases are reported each year. There is a one in three survival rate (33%). This tumor attacks soft tissue in the body mostly found in the kidneys, liver, brain and lungs. Stetson is currently stage 3. The tumor was on his left kidney and has since been removed along with surrounding lymph nodes. Stetson is starting his 8 month journey of chemo. He will receive 8 cycles of chemo that will insert six new chemicals into his body. In between his first and second cycle of chemo, Stetson will undergo eleven days of radiation. The radiation will be introduced to the site where the tumor was found. He must have radiation between his first and second cycle because the chemicals that will be introduced during the second cycle can have a dangerous reaction with radiation. Due to the chemo and radiation, he will most likely need a blood transfusion after every other cycle of chemo. He may need more depending on his white blood cell count. Stetson will have internal scarring and also lose inches of his height due to the kidney radiation being close his spine. Stetson will also be put under for a CT scan and and MRI after each cycle of chemo to ensure no other tumors have formed . Even if Stetson has a cancer free screening in 8 months, there's still a 90% chance it will return.
The Garwood family is from Bargersville, Indiana. Garrett, 28, has been a lineman since 2014. He has been a journeyman since March of 2018. Garrett has worked for Duke Energy, ARC, Service Electric and is currently working for Hydaker Wheatlake. Ashley, 25, is in the medical field and grew up in Plainfield, IN.
During such a difficult time, The Garwood's are also expecting their second boy. Beau Gannon Garwood due date is July 28th, 2019. This cancer may be hereditary. The Garwood's are waiting for genetic testing to see if their unborn baby tests positive. If the tests come back positive, there's a 50/50 chance the baby will go through similar hardships as Stetson.
Stetson is so adventurous and loves to run around and play. He also loves paw patrol! As Ryder says on the show, "No job is too big, no pup is too small!" We believe with the love and support of the Lineman brotherhood and others, we can raise enough money for Stetson's medical expenses. All leftover contributions will be strictly donated to research for MRT or another family suffering from MRT.
Please consider a donation of any amount to our dear friend Garrett and his family during this difficult time. The Garwood's want to thank everyone for the prayers and support in their time of need. They want everyone to know that their main goal is to raise awareness and find a cure that way NO child or family will have to suffer from MRT.
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Thank you and God bless,
Ted Maxwell
Jordan Butler
Loganne Vincent
Stetson Garwood was born on June 6th, 2017. At just 19 months old, Stetson was diagnosed with a malignant rhabdoid tumor. This aggressive tumor is found mostly in young children. Only 20-25 cases are reported each year. There is a one in three survival rate (33%). This tumor attacks soft tissue in the body mostly found in the kidneys, liver, brain and lungs. Stetson is currently stage 3. The tumor was on his left kidney and has since been removed along with surrounding lymph nodes. Stetson is starting his 8 month journey of chemo. He will receive 8 cycles of chemo that will insert six new chemicals into his body. In between his first and second cycle of chemo, Stetson will undergo eleven days of radiation. The radiation will be introduced to the site where the tumor was found. He must have radiation between his first and second cycle because the chemicals that will be introduced during the second cycle can have a dangerous reaction with radiation. Due to the chemo and radiation, he will most likely need a blood transfusion after every other cycle of chemo. He may need more depending on his white blood cell count. Stetson will have internal scarring and also lose inches of his height due to the kidney radiation being close his spine. Stetson will also be put under for a CT scan and and MRI after each cycle of chemo to ensure no other tumors have formed . Even if Stetson has a cancer free screening in 8 months, there's still a 90% chance it will return.
The Garwood family is from Bargersville, Indiana. Garrett, 28, has been a lineman since 2014. He has been a journeyman since March of 2018. Garrett has worked for Duke Energy, ARC, Service Electric and is currently working for Hydaker Wheatlake. Ashley, 25, is in the medical field and grew up in Plainfield, IN.
During such a difficult time, The Garwood's are also expecting their second boy. Beau Gannon Garwood due date is July 28th, 2019. This cancer may be hereditary. The Garwood's are waiting for genetic testing to see if their unborn baby tests positive. If the tests come back positive, there's a 50/50 chance the baby will go through similar hardships as Stetson.
Stetson is so adventurous and loves to run around and play. He also loves paw patrol! As Ryder says on the show, "No job is too big, no pup is too small!" We believe with the love and support of the Lineman brotherhood and others, we can raise enough money for Stetson's medical expenses. All leftover contributions will be strictly donated to research for MRT or another family suffering from MRT.
Please consider a donation of any amount to our dear friend Garrett and his family during this difficult time. The Garwood's want to thank everyone for the prayers and support in their time of need. They want everyone to know that their main goal is to raise awareness and find a cure that way NO child or family will have to suffer from MRT.
Please Share this on Facebook.
Email this to Family&Friends.
Thank you and God bless,
Ted Maxwell
Jordan Butler
Loganne Vincent
Organizer and beneficiary
Loganne Vincent
Organizer
Bargersville, IN
Garrett Garwood
Beneficiary
