Meet Rey: August 2017

Rey’s mom writes, “Reynaldo, my son was diagnosed with Choroid Plexus Carcinoma back in Jan. 21th 2013 with a Grade 3 tumor which was removed. He went through chemo and radiation which did not work. In April 2014 two tumors grew and both were treated by gamma knife radiation, the treatment removed one of the tumors and the other was barely visible but was inactive. After two years in remission Rey began to complain of headaches and dizziness, he had a scan and in May 1 a new tumor came back. Rey is on the IBRANCE clinical trial in Washington DC and we travel back and forth from PA for treatment and follow-ups often.

My son is a strong kid with a great big heart, his only concern is for me. One day Rey told his me that, “The only thing I’m worried about with dying is leaving you behind. I’m not afraid I know what heaven is like and I know up their I won’t suffer and my cancer will be gone.”


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Please pray for this sweet family who are in need of your prayers and support. Rey’s birthday is later this month and he will turn 16. He loves to fish although hasn’t been able to do it for a while. He also likes the Steelers, Giants, and Phillies sports teams and enjoys playing games with friends online. With his gentle smile, sweet laugh, sparkling eyes, and amazing unwavering faith – this child has made an imprint on our hearts forever.

If you would like to provide financial assistance to directly help support this family, they have a Facebook fundraiser to help with travel back and forth as well as medical expenses. https://www.facebook.com/donate/10203082970791508/ #TEAMREY #FINDACURE

Upcoming Events

June 27th
Battlefield High School Varsity Golf Team Fundraiser for Alex’s Army
On June 27th, Battlefield High School Golf Team members will play 72 holes straight to raise funds for Alex’s Army and their 2018 season. 50% of proceeds raised will be given to Alex’s Army.
https://gofan.co/app/events/5677

July 2017
Salon Khouri supports Alex’s Army
During the month of July, Salon Khouri will donate $1 from every haircut at both their Fairfax and Dulles salon locations. Book your appointment today! https://salonkhouri.com/

Sat., September 16th
Haymarket Day
http://www.townofhaymarket.org/index.php/events/haymarket-day

September 16th/17th
CureFest DC
https://www.curefestusa.org/



3rd Annual Drive for a Cure Photos

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Meet Colton: May 2017

Colton’s mom writes, “Colton was diagnosed October 20, 2016 at the age of 13 with Leukemia. He has been a real trooper fighting his battle with cancer. Colton has keep a positive attitude despite all the hospital trips each week and not being able to go to school. He is currently being treated in Baltimore. Each week we drive up to Baltimore and stay at the Ronald McDonald House. Since we are regulars at the house he loves meeting the new kids and showing them all the games and activities they can do to help them past time being away from home. He always has a smile on his face no matter if he is feeling bad from chemo or not.

I am so proud of Colton for learning about cancer and knowing how to take care of his body while fighting this disease. He can name every pill he takes each day and when we talk to the Dr. he asks questions to understand more about cancer. Colton is my super hero son and we will fight and win this battle together.”

Please keep our friend Colton, his brother Connor, and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

13th Birthday/Awareness Event Recap

On Saturday, April 8th, 2017 – Alex’s Army came together as #onevoice with other childhood cancer focused organizations from the Northern VA area and together attempted to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Most people performing push ups!!! The event titled There is Strength in Numbers was held on what would have been Alex’s 13th Birthday and was held not only in honor of him, but to honor ALL children who are fighting, who have fought, and who will fight childhood cancers.

It was such a wonderful day filled with so many blessings. There were food trucks, guest speakers such as Gainesville District Supervisor Pete Candland, Stillbrave Founder Tom Mitchell, Hopecam Founder Len Forkas, and prayer led by Park Valley Church Lead Pastor Barry White.

Even though we didn’t break the Guinness World Record for the Most people performing push-ups in this initial attempt, we ended up with 1,108 people from all over our community coming together for a #greatercause on Battlefield High School’s football field ALL doing push-ups TOGETHER! We were SO CLOSE as the record was 1,645 people…we know our Alex and all of the sweet children who have left us too soon were so incredibly proud!

And just as children fighting cancer do not give up – WE are NOT going to give up. Stay tuned for exciting information coming soon!

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Thank you to our sponsors for this event: The Dunham Family, A-1 FloodTech, BB&T, F.H. Furr, Gainesville Hurricanes, Minnieland Dominion Valley, NextPoint Group, The Carlot Store.

Thank you also to the Non-Profits / Organizations who came together with us: D.C. Sled Sharks, D.C. Candlelighters, Fairfax Falcons, Healing Hearts, Hopecam, Ellie’s Hats, Special Love, Stillbrave Childhood Cancer Foundation, Sweet Julia Grace Foundation, Team Mathias, and The Truth 365

Special Shout-Out also to Backflip Cat Productions, Big Country Amusements, Commercial Sound of VA, CostCo Fairfax, Giant Dominion Valley, Chick-Fil-A Haymarket, Battlefield High School, Harris Teeter Heathcote Dr, Joy to the Kids, May’s Masquerade, Snowie Bus of VA, Park Valley Church, Pittsburgh Rick’s, RicArepa, The 501st Legion, Heather Williams KEEP Collective, Jeanna Hilton LulaRoe, Christina Stephens LulaRoe, Erica Tredinnick Honey & Lace, Kristi Catlett, The Little Things 18

Fighting Childhood Cancer Until There's a Cure!