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Michael Meehan Laying out Leukemia







My name is James Ramsay and I am raising money for my hero Michael Meehan.

Michael,  is a 9 year old Down Syndrome boy who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia for the second time.

Michael Meehan was born with Down Syndrome and a rare brain malformation, Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum. He was first diagnosed with leukemia in January 2013 after complaining about pain in his side. Michael had just started ski lessons so his parents at first thought it was simply some kind of related soreness. But when the pain persisted, they took him to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, where he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Despite that treatment, which demanded two-and-a-half years of chemotherapy, Michael managed to help raise more than $45,000 for CHEO, and represent both the hospital and the Canadian Cancer Society as a community ambassador. That work earned him national recognition in March as one of five “heroes” selected by the Canadian Down Syndrome Society.

Earlier this year, with his cancer officially in remission, Michael had his implanted medicine port removed and rang the end-of-treatment bell at CHEO.

But during a routine blood test in mid-October, doctors discovered Michael’s leukemia had returned.  Michael began painful Chemotherapy sessions at CHEO hospital.

Recently, the Meehan's discovered that Michael wasn't reacting to the Chemotherapy. The doctor's suggested Michael begin a new treat ment called CAR-T cell therapy which is offered in Montreal, Quebec.

Michael and the Meehan family are now preparing for yet another long and painful fight with new treatment and hopes for Michael's recovery.

During this entire battle Michael has had a smile on his face and has inspired many of us to stay positive and keep fighting until the battle is won.

Please watch the video attached and help in Michael's cause. We also designed and are selling t-shirts in support of Michael which will soon be available to order online. 

GO MICHAEL GO!

Organizer

Jimmy Ram
Organizer
Ottawa, ON

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