Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Grayson. NEEDS. Your. Help.

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See that giant bag yellow bag up there? That’s called methotrexate. That is what is keeping Grayson’s cancer from coming back. Please read what Kalee has to say and then, please (I’m begging you here), click on the link to take action. Not only that, but share this post anywhere and everywhere. “Like” this page so it shows up on Facebook (we have gotten over 500 likes before–can we beat that?). Tweet it, blog it, Pin it…or send the petition link to everyone you know. Please do something. Do it for Grayson and all those other precious children who have been diagnosed with A.L.L. and are in need of this drug. It will take less than five minutes of your time.

“Imagine your child being diagnosed with a life threatening illness. Well, that is our reality now that Grayson has been diagnosed with leukemia. Now imagine being told that the drug he needs to save his life and help his cancer from relapsing is, if you will, being held hostage by greedy manufacturers who suddenly suspended production of this life saving drug. Well, that too is now our reality. My heart hurts knowing that there is a huge shortage of methotrexate and that this could put my sweet, innocent little guy’s life in jeopardy. Why? We live in a first world country with many modern medical advances. Why is this allowed? Please sign the petition and do whatever you can to help. What would you do if this were your child? I will go to the ends of the earth to do whatever may be necessary to get my son the help he needs. Because I am his mother, and I refuse to stand by and watch while those big guys at the top who are orchestrating this unconscionable act.” ~Kalee

CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PETITION

Please take the time to help this sweet boy….

 

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Stephanie Moore {Tucson AZ Photographer} - February 14, 2012 - 10:55 pm

Oh that is so sad, I signed and will spread the word, hugs!

Andrea - February 14, 2012 - 11:10 pm

Praying for you little Grayson. To Grayson’s parents…I am helping to spread the word and praying for you as well. He’s a precious little boy. Much love to you.

Krista Lund - February 14, 2012 - 11:12 pm

signed! and will spread the word.

Laura - February 14, 2012 - 11:28 pm

They were actually talking about the shortage of methotrexate on the today show this very morning. I hope the drug company takes action for all these precious kids who need this nasty but necessary drug.

Christina - February 15, 2012 - 12:30 am

done. will spread the word.

Debbie - February 15, 2012 - 12:58 am

Grayson, I am currently raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma society through it’s Team in Training program. On June 3rd of this year I will ride 100 miles around Lake Tahoe in your honor and will proudly wear your name on a ribbon on my jersey. Unfortunately your ribbon will join almost 50 others. I will continue to ride until we find a cure. God bless you. Stay strong.

Sarah Bunch - February 15, 2012 - 12:59 am

So infuriating! I will do what I can to get the word out and help sweet sweet Grayson!! Keep your chin up, kiddo! We are here to help!

Rachel - February 15, 2012 - 1:09 am

Bless ya’ll hearts I will be praying everyday !!! God bless you guys

traci - February 15, 2012 - 1:38 am

i signed and shared it on fb

Jenny Aviles - February 15, 2012 - 2:13 am

I am Andrea’s sister, Chris venegas sister in law, just wanted to let you know I am also trying to help spread the word. Prayers to Grayson and your entire family!

Kelley - February 15, 2012 - 2:17 am

I signed up and will share thru FB and any other way that I can. It is heartbreaking that the drug companies are allowed to suspend production for something that actually helps keep the cancer away. What is our world coming to? God Bless You for sharing this info (found you thru a post over at Lil Blue Boo’s blog – she also receives this chemo medication). May God Bless Grayson and his family during this time.

Claire Williams - February 15, 2012 - 2:46 am

Signed and sent. Thanks to Ashley @ Lil Blue Boo for bringing this issue to my attention and giving me the chance to help. Choosing Joy and sending you all my very best heartfelt wishes from Australia xxx

Kristina McCook - February 15, 2012 - 2:47 am

signed the petition:)

marnie peck - February 15, 2012 - 2:56 am

My prayers go out to you and your family. It is criminal that they will not produce this drug. I will pray that they act fast. I am a mom to 4 healthy kids and this broke my heart reading about your story. I can’t imagine feeling so helpless, so I signed the petition, liked the link and will spread the word, for your son, all the other kids and any future kids. This could be my child and I would like to know I could count on strangers to help make a change. In my prayers.

Aubrey Noorian - February 15, 2012 - 3:03 am

We will do our part to help out.

Lisa - February 15, 2012 - 3:18 am

Signed!!!

Keith - February 15, 2012 - 3:40 am

Thanks for posting this link. We all need to do everything possible to get the producers of methotrexate to increase the production. This drug saves lives and is a necessity for these patients. My wife and I are experiencing a similar journey, as our son, Bemnnett, was diagnosed with ALL in April. As I checked your site tonight, my wife was posting the same message on our caringbridge and Facebook pages. Hopefully we can speak with a loud enough voice to make a difference. Prayers to you and your family.

april petrino - February 15, 2012 - 4:10 am

Grayson needs your help

Gail Strine - February 15, 2012 - 4:43 am

Will spread the need in my part of the world and will pray for you Grayson and your family. We serve a great big God!

Susi Lysak - February 15, 2012 - 4:50 am

I did my part, now I need all my FB friends to do there’s, then go kiss your healthy babies and count your blessing!!! God Bless!!!

jules - February 15, 2012 - 5:05 am

this is so heartbreaking! I’ll help spread the word! xoxo

Leslie Beagle - February 15, 2012 - 5:17 am

I am beside myself!!!!!! As a mother of a 27 yr A.L.L. SURVIVOR this is not how it is supposed to be!! I allowed Branden my son to participate in the very first protocols of this drug. I am very proud of that fact!! How dare they try to withhold it from Grayson!! It is the answer to your prayers…..needless to say…SIGNED!!

teresa kelley - February 15, 2012 - 5:20 am

My prayers are going out for Grayson and all other children who suffer from this disease!!

Ashley - February 15, 2012 - 8:12 am

I signed it and shared it on my FB. What beautiful pictures, and a beautiful boy. So strong.

jennifer - February 15, 2012 - 9:45 am

Signed :)

Shannon - February 15, 2012 - 1:00 pm

Keeping Grayson & your family in my thoughts & prayers! A little buddy of mine is a fighter & survivor of ALL so OF COURSE the petition was signed!!!

Maureen - February 15, 2012 - 1:42 pm

Done! Prayers are always with you too!

B.K - February 15, 2012 - 2:41 pm

Signed. Wishing you good things to come!!!

Tina - February 15, 2012 - 2:43 pm

Spreading the word!!!

amy b - February 15, 2012 - 2:47 pm

done! such a sweet little guy.

Darrell Trego - February 15, 2012 - 2:49 pm

Signed!!! This wrong in soooo many ways!!! Prayers to you and your family little guy!!!

Candice Murillo - February 15, 2012 - 3:04 pm

Signed. Sending lots of prayers. I promise to spread the word. Much love to your family.

Shea Parker - February 15, 2012 - 3:07 pm

I think you beat your 500 mark ;) Ya’ll are all in my prayers, and I signed the petition, hope it makes a difference!!

Cindy Pavillard - February 15, 2012 - 3:21 pm

I signed and forwarded to my friends and relatives. Dan and I pray for Grayson and all the family. We love you so.

Danielle Seidelmannd - February 15, 2012 - 3:26 pm

We are trying to save out children so please help us.

Kristine Pitts - February 15, 2012 - 3:47 pm

My love and prayers are pouring out!! xoxo

Lisa - February 15, 2012 - 4:27 pm

God Bless you Little Grayson. You are in my prayers.

Lisa - February 15, 2012 - 4:27 pm

:)

Kathy Schmitt - February 15, 2012 - 5:46 pm

Have signed the petition for Grayson and Owen and many, many others. Just criminal.

Kelly - February 15, 2012 - 5:55 pm

This effects MY CHILD as well!!!

Beverly - February 15, 2012 - 6:37 pm

We have a friend who lost a child to this disease a few years ago. It is devastating. I pray that a cure is found soon.

Kristal Johnson - February 15, 2012 - 6:45 pm

I’m friends with Amy Lowrey and am a cancer survivor. As an adult this was devastating. So, as a child I can only imagine the fear that Grayson faces. However, the peace that God will provide him and the prayers he will answer will amaze you.
Kristal Johnson

Erin - February 15, 2012 - 7:10 pm

Our family is praying for you sweet boy!
Justin, Erin, Duncan & Parker Hemelstrand

Stacy - February 15, 2012 - 7:39 pm

Stay STRONG little dude!

Cindy - February 15, 2012 - 8:10 pm

Done! Our daughter Allison was diagnosed with AML at age 2…she is now 9 years old and currently in remission. My heart aches for Grayson and his family because we know exactly what you are going through…God bless!

April - February 15, 2012 - 8:43 pm

Praying for you, Grayson! & your family ;)

Sara T - February 15, 2012 - 8:57 pm

Just signed it and spread the word on facebook. Grayson and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers every day! May God Bless you and Keep You Strong and Fighting!

Gigi Terilli - February 15, 2012 - 10:18 pm

Love you little man!

Amy - February 15, 2012 - 11:30 pm

I signed the petition and hope that it helps little ones all over to fight this. I pray for your son’s recovery.

Wendy - February 16, 2012 - 12:06 am

My prayers are with you guys!

Shelby - February 16, 2012 - 1:00 am

Good luck little Grayson.. Stay strong buddy you will get through this. xoxo

Mimi Geiger - February 16, 2012 - 1:45 am

sending my prayers and good thoughts. God Bless all little children who suffer with life threatening illness, so unfair.

Molly - February 16, 2012 - 2:28 am

We are fighting with you Grayson and Kalee! We are fighting here in Kentucky for our Owen who is due to receive intrathecal methotrexate this week and next and then start high-dose methotrexate the following week.

Sabrina Patten - February 16, 2012 - 2:29 am

My prayers are with you.

Manny - February 16, 2012 - 2:40 am

Our prayers are with you, Grayson.

Autumn - February 16, 2012 - 5:26 am

Emails have been sent to my Senators and Representative in CA! When I clicked on the link, it didn’t take me to a petition- so I just sent emails. Praying for you guys during this time!

suzi criscoe - February 16, 2012 - 2:05 pm

God Bless you little one. I, like so many others in this big ole world are praying and kicking these pharm. co’s in the hurtin places!! Keep fighting, we are gonna lick this junk. God Bless Suzi Criscoe

anita - February 16, 2012 - 2:20 pm

OMG – this is absolutely unconscionable!!!

My heartfelt prayers go to Grayson and his family and every other family fighting this fight (cancer and the medical beaurocracy). I can’t even imagine what this beautiful brave little boy is enduring.

I’ll pray everyday for remission and for Grayson to have a normal childhood rather than relying on this medicine to keep his cancer away!!

God Bless you all

Barbara Warren - February 16, 2012 - 3:39 pm

I to take methotrexate, but I take it for rhumatoid arthiritis. If I took that much methotrexate I would gladly give it up to help these children. The one thing I can do is pray and keep you all on our prayer chain. God has already walked these steps before us. He is the Great Physician. Lord I lift these children loosing their medication up to you. Lord you know the situation and have already walked this path before them. We are thanking you in advance for your miracle in this situation. AMEN

Beth - February 17, 2012 - 1:42 am

It is very important we make it very clear these kids need this medication, my 8 year old nephew was just diagnosed in October with ALL and because of Methotrexate he is now considered in remission. I don’t want to see what will happen without it. We too have a petition please take a moment and sign ours as well. Posted on Bald and Beautiful Barbies.

Thank you.

Lee - February 17, 2012 - 2:27 am

Prayers for Grayson!

suzi criscoe - February 17, 2012 - 3:34 am

Hey guys, more people are joining together as each minute ticks by. Angels watching over ya…I am going to rest for awhile and some one else is taking over then handing off to the next..We all are having some long talks with our God, and everyone else who will listen. Keep smiling !!!!! God Bless.. Suzi C.

Teresa White - February 17, 2012 - 4:25 am

Signed and will continue doing what ever I can. A dear friends son in Louisville, Ky., Owen McMasters is facing the same challenge. Will pray for you all.

Mercy - February 17, 2012 - 4:47 am

I will keep training and raising money till they find a cure. Grayson you are not alone, so many people are fighting with you. Stay strong.

Alicia Hutchins - February 17, 2012 - 4:52 pm

I just read about this not 5 minutes ago when I decided to come over and check on sweet Grayson. I have sent the letter. Hang tough Gray! Gig ‘em little Aggie.

Tami - February 17, 2012 - 9:02 pm

Keep up the good fight! I signed the petition and will help spread the word. Prayers and thoughts for you Grayson!

Kirk Diepenbrock - February 18, 2012 - 5:32 am

I am not trying to change topic but I did some reading after seeing this post. This post on FB grabbed my attention because your son and mine share the same name. The Federal gov’t actuall shut down the lead manufacturer of this drug. My suggestion is to push all these signatures to your local senator and/or rep. God Bless! You have my thoughts and prayers.

Wanda Peterson - February 18, 2012 - 8:52 am

Prayers being sent from NJ. Signed the petition and have posted the link and drug company addresses on Facebook. Hope it helps.

Marilyn Lotz - February 18, 2012 - 8:57 pm

Methotrexate helped my daughter’s Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Usage isn’t limited to leukemia.

Zoe - February 18, 2012 - 9:50 pm

Signed, shared, and having friends share. My cousin-in-law’s 3-yr-old son is in remission (of leukemia), and she is witness to this drug’s powers. Helping as much as we can! You’re in our prayers.

Rhonda - February 18, 2012 - 10:05 pm

I just signed the petition and posted it on my facebook page, and on my son’s group page — he has ALL subtype B and requires this drug, too. But, it is not the only cancer drug that is facing a shortage. This week his clinic let me know that IV Zofran is already being rationed. (For those who don’t already know… this is the drug used to combat the nausea caused from the treatments and is what keeps our children eating and keeping their food and drinks down.) I don’t know how many others are affected. I only hope they get their priorities straight before lives and treatments are affected any more. That is his link. If there are any other petition links for all or other of these drugs, I would really love to know. Thank you and God bless!

Betty Songer - February 19, 2012 - 1:23 am

Grayson,
Loved looking at your engaging smile in your photos! You have a great spirit, it shows! I signed the petition and will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.

Becky Van Order - February 19, 2012 - 1:29 am

Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers!

Victoria - February 19, 2012 - 2:27 am

Just wanted to let you know I signed the petition. Your son is beautiful. I will keep him in my prayers.

gary musgrave - February 19, 2012 - 4:23 am

How sad this could happen.

Eddie - February 19, 2012 - 3:18 pm

My prayers that Grayson wins this horrible battle.
Love and thoughts for him and his whole family.
God Bless you all <3

Eddie

Lynn - February 20, 2012 - 1:36 am

This should not be happening, A shortage of CHEMO, Seriously,
Much love Grayson

Jan Ligarde - February 21, 2012 - 12:27 am

I’m 66 and alive to love my grandchildren because of chemo treatments this past year. How can I be truly thankful for my recovery knowing that any child is going without because of some pharmaceutical company’s greed, and our government’s inability to regulate – truly regulate. This is where I draw to line on conservatism. Today’s thought: Conservatives want less government the way burglars want fewer cops. Why shouldn’t our elected representatives police pharmaceutical companies that would withhold life saving medicines?

Kate - February 21, 2012 - 4:46 pm

I signed the petition. Much love & thoughts your way from Wyoming!

Julie - February 24, 2012 - 5:13 am

Signed!! God bless

Angie Lentz - February 28, 2012 - 7:00 pm

I can’t even imagine what you all are going through with sweet Grayson and his need of Methotrexate. My mom needs that drug as well for her RA so I know how important it really is. I’m signing and have linked to stay involved to how your sweet boy is doing. I have 3 children and I would want everyone to do the same if it were any of them going through this horrible disease. Praying for total healing for Grayson.

Penny Hinkle - March 1, 2012 - 11:48 am

Praying for your family

Chaz - March 3, 2012 - 6:20 am

Kalee – hunny – have no fear – you have two of the greatest powers on your side – The Great Lord above and All the Mommies protecting their babies!! Grayson and your family are in our family prayers! Hang tight momma – help is on the way!!

Jyn - April 15, 2012 - 3:10 am

My daughter is on Methotrexate too for an autoimmune disease that is eating away at her jaw. We tried filling it here, in Portland OR and it’s been unavailable in injection form lately but available at one place in pill. I still have injection form available from previous fillings (she only takes not even a full syringe) so we are cool for a few more months but since I learned of the shortage it breaks my heart to think kiddos like Grayson are so effected. Abigail’s condition isn’t life threatening.
It almost makes me want to package up all the vials left we have and send it to ya guys! We are so praying for you. I hate what it does to her in the small bits she gets, let alone what he must go through.

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