Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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WE OUR READERS! $10995 Our 20th Year • Issue No. 45 • November 8, 2012 • 828-248-1408 Baptist Church 534 Big Springs Church Rd. Ellenboro, NC Big Springs Saturday, Nov. 10th Fall Harvest Sale Breakfast at 8am (All kinds of biscuits) Auction at 10am Lunch at 11am Raffle for a handmade Christmas quilt. RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM Hi! My Name Is Ayden I'm Four Years Old I Have Cancer! By: M.A. Andrews • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com Ayden Cole was four years old on Marchyden Cole was four years old on March 1st. He is the older of two boys in the Cole 1st. He is the older of two boys in the Cole family. His three year old brother is Jack- family. His three year old brother is Jack- son and Ayden's parents are Joey and son and Ayden's parents are Joey and Stephanie Cole. On August 29th, Ayden tial reaction was that he may have appen- dicitis. However, that was not the cause. dicitis. However, that was not the cause. A CT scan showed an enlarged liver and Stephanie Cole. On August 29th, Ayden was taken to the hospital because he kept was taken to the hospital because he kept complaining about stomach pains. The ini- A CT scan showed an enlarged liver and spleen. More tests as they tried to fi nd the HAPPY cause. From September 8th to 11th he was in the Greenville Memorial Hospital. Fi- nally, on October fi rst, it was fi nally proven ents were in the Greenville Memorial Hospital. Fi- nally, on October fi rst, it was fi nally proven that he had leukemia. His par that he had leukemia. His parents wer shocked, both Stephanie and Joey cried a lot. yden is a daddy's boy and Joey was overcome with concern. Ayden was im- overcome with concern. Ayden was im- mediately prepared for chemo treatment. Ayden is a daddy's boy and Joey was spleen. More tests as they tried to fi nd the cause. From September 8th to 11th he was shocked, both Stephanie and Joey cried a lot. mediately prepared for chemo treatment. The treatment was every week and he was The treatment was every week and he was given medicine everyday. In children, leu- given medicine everyday. In children, leu- kemia is a cancer of the early blood-form- kemia is a cancer of the early blood-form- ing cells. Most often, cancer of the white ing cells. Most often, cancer of the white blood cells. The disease most commonly blood cells. The disease most commonly occurs in children ages 2 to 8, with a peak incidence at age 4. Ayden is tired a lot and occurs in children ages 2 to 8, with a peak incidence at age 4. Ayden is tired a lot and complaining about stomach pains. The ini- tial reaction was that he may have appen- he's very weak. He doesn't play much any- he's very weak. He doesn't play much any- more and loves to sit with his daddy, Joey more and loves to sit with his daddy, Joey and watch television or hug his dog, Ma- son. Joey told me that Mason must have known about Ayden because the dog would lie next to Ayden and put his head on his stomach. on his stomach. Finally this little, fun loving kid fi nally started to eat again. You can see by the pictures how he is now physically different and watch television or hug his dog, Ma- son. Joey told me that Mason must have known about Ayden because the dog would lie next to Ayden and put his head Finally this little, fun loving kid fi nally started to eat again. You can see by the pictures how he is now physically different than before the treatments. The good news than before the treatments. The good news is that there is now a 95% survival rate. The treatment to be cancer free and in remis- sion takes 38 months. Only then will they sion takes 38 months. Only then will they know. This means it will be December know. This means it will be December 2013 before Ayden might be in remission and cancer free. 2013 before Ayden might be in remission and cancer free. Joey told us as soon as his son loses all his hair because of treatment, he will shave his The Co e family is a very close family Joey told us as soon as his son loses all his The Cole family is a verl y close family. hair because of treatment, he will shave his head. His brother Jackson only knows that his brother is sick. His mother Stephanie is verry caring. She fi rmly believes "God hass head. His brother Jackson only knows that his brother is sick. His mother Stephanie is ve y caring. She fi mly believes "God ha a purpose and a plan." a purpose and a plan." The Cole family gives Ayden the best The Cole family gives Ayden the best medicine of all. Everyone including grand- parents and relatives give Ayden a lot of medicine of all. Everyone including grand- parents and relatives give Ayden a lot of is that there is now a 95% survival rate. The treatment to be cancer free and in remis- love - love - a lot of prayer The medical costs keep mount The medical costs keep mounting. Thising. This Saturday, November 10th there will be a Ayden Cole with his dog Mason a lot of prayer. Saturday, November 10th there will be a golf tournament benefi t with all proceeds golf tournament benefi t with all proceeds going to help with medical expenses. It The $60 per person fee includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart and a BBQ dinner. If of golf, a golf cart and a BBQ dinner. If you would like to participate, call 828-289- you would like to participate, call 828-289- 1141. 1141. If you are fortunate enough to spend yden'n's mom, dad and brrotherr, If you are fortunate enough to spend time with A time with Ayde s mom, dad and b othe you will discover what family is all about and what love is all about. You will see the determination of everyone to see this dis- let us pray and help in any way we can. For more information on how you can help this family call 828-447-4001 or 828- 289-7090. help this family call 828-447-4001 or 828- 289-7090. going to help with medical expenses. It will be at the Meadowbrook Golf Course. will be at the Meadowbrook Golf Course. The $60 per person fee includes 18 holes ® One coupon per customer. Must present upon arrival. See advisor for details. Valid at Sisk Ford only. Expires 11/30/12. 828-245-1626 you will discover what family is all about and what love is all about. You will see the ease conquered and have Ayden totally in remission by December 2013. Meanwhile, let us pray and help in any way we can. For more information on how you can determination of everyone to see this dis- ease conquered and have Ayden totally in emission by December 2013. Meanwhile, I got My FLU Shot at Medicare 100% Covered We Bill Insurance Come In Today! No Appointment Necessary 101 W. Main St. Spindlae, NC www.spindaledrug.com 828-286-3746 Ayden (pictured on the right) with his little brother Jackson. Cooler Weather is Here! NEW CARHARTT DOG BEDS NEW WOMENS CARHARTT COAT At home with his "best bud" Joey, his dad, and loving mother Stephanie. Little brother, Jackson is up front and can't wait for his big brother to play again like they used to. Layaway Now for Christmas! & Colors for Fall! NORRIS MERCHANDISE 2011 S. Lafayette Street (Hwy. 18 South), Shelby, NC Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5:30pm • Sat. 8am - 3pm www.norrismerchandise.com 704-482-8464 ©CommunityFirstMedia