Christmas came early for Noah Biorkman this year, but under sad circumstances. Noah has terminal cancer, and may not make it to December 25, so his family decided to celebrate last weekend. He didn’t want toys or the normal things a 5-year old wants for Christmas because he can’t play with them. What he wants is to get more Christmas cards than anyone has ever gotten. A local radio station heard the story:
Five year-old Noah Biorkman is in hospice and we need your help to make this the best Christmas ever by sending him Christmas cards!
Noah was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma in February 2007. He went into remission in August 2007. In September 2008, Noah relapsed with lesions in his right arm and right leg. After going through six different trials, the cancer continues to spread. Noah is an angel and we are blessed to have him in our lives.
Emails have been circulating, and there is also a Facebook page telling Noah’s story. Do not send money or gifts – just a signed Christmas card. Please send your card right away so that it arrives as soon as possible.
Noah Biorkman
1141 Fountain View Circle
South Lyon Mi 48178
Thanks to all who can help this little guy get his Christmas wish.
[h/t - Zyxomamma]
UPDATE from Noah’s Mom:
Hello Everyone!
What a week! Scott and I have had a hard time wrapping our brain around how much support and compassion we have received from people all around the world!!! Noah was the 17th most googled topic on Thursday and 12th on Friday!! Unbelievable!!!!!!!
Thank you to everyone for the support! Thank you to everyone that listened to my requests for peace. Thank you to Mindy for setting up security for my front door today!! Thank you to the South Lyon Police, Fire, and Post Office for the help and support over the past week. Today was the first day that I could relax. We had a person sitting out front guarding the door. My family and I didn’t have to worry about whether the person walking up was going to knock or ring the doorbell. Yes, I do have a sign on the door.
I just wanted to note something interesting. Last Saturday, I posted a little note on this carepage — it said that we were celebrating Christmas this week. If you would like to send Noah a card, send me an email and I will give you my address!! Our friends and family have repeatedly asked us for something to do to help. Asking for a Christmas card was something simple that many people could do. They posted it on Facebook and BAMMMMM!!!!!!! Next thing I know, we are receiving thousands of cards and packages. Tuesday — 64, Wednesday — 416, Thursday — 2,600, Friday — 5,100 and Saturday — ??????? At least 10,000. Yes, you read that right — at least 10,000.
We are opening and reading each and every card. This is taking some time. It is just humbling, shocking, incredible, astounding… the outpouring of love for one sick little boy.
Friday night, Noah loved meeting Santa. ……
Today was a very merry Christmas! Noah, my mom, and I woke to a Christmas tree in our front yard, fully decorated with wrapped presents underneath. Noah thought that was the coolest thing. Again — the smile said it all. He spent most of the day in my bedroom. No shocker there! He was stingy with his happy face today. He slept quite a bit and he seems to be hurting again.
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No matter how hard this is or how painful it is, Scott, my family, and I can say one thing — Noah had Christmas today. And for that, I am grateful.
Merry Christmas Everyone! The world helped make it special for Noah, my family, Scott, and myself. I can guarantee one thing — This week was a week that none of us will ever forget.”
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