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Ryan Hadley Has Cancer - And Lots of Friends PDF Print E-mail
Written by Megan Hollingsworth   
Thursday, 18 October 2007

 

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Ryan Scissons, holds up a sign telling people about the spaghetti dinner, being held to benefit his friend, Ryan Hadley.
Last spring, seven-year-old Ryan Hadley walked all night in the Relay for Life fundraiser to benefit cancer research. Little did Ryan or his family know, but he had cancer too.

 

Ryan lives in Chino Valley with his mom, dad and two dogs, Scrappy and Velma. Family friend, Krystal Thomas, describes the second grader as a quiet and compliant child. She says Ryan likes to travel and learn how things work. So, it's not a surprise that Ryan loves Legos. He spends a lot of time watching the History Channel and would like to meet NASCAR driver Tony Stewart one day.

Ironically, Ryan was wearing his Relay for Life shirt the day he was diagnosed with brain cancer. Ryan had been having severe headaches, and, finally, after visiting several doctors, it was discovered that he had brain cancer. Ryan’s loved ones believe that prayers and faith have halted the cancer from spreading in his body. Over the next 11 months, Ryan will travel to and from Phoenix for radiation and chemotherapy treatment. There will be a six-week period where he and his mother will live in the Valley.

The medical expenses will be astronomical. His father, Darrell works for a paving outfit which has stationed him at Sunset Point. Ryan’s mom Crystal is a first grade teacher, has taken non-paid medical leave to care for Ryan, who is homebound. Even though he is ill, Ryan is continuing his studies at home during his treatment, and like any normal kid, can't wait to finish schoolwork so he can play with Legos.

Friends of the family are holding a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction Benefit for Ryan. It will take place at the Territorial Elementary School gym on October 26 at 6:00 pm. You can bring cash donations to the Spaghetti Dinner, and also bid on some very cool items, which will help his folks with expenses. If you want to bring something directly for Ryan, you can bring some Legos, and he'll be sure to get them.

For those people unable to attend the Spaghetti Dinner, contributions can be made for Ryan Hadley at Chase Bank. The account number is 763746369. For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

A booth has been set up at the Pumpkin Festival, being held at Windmill Farms in Chino Valley. You can purchase tickets or make donations there. 

 

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