Evan's FIGHT

03/28/2023

02/23/2017

What a very long day spent at Macmaster. I hope we don't have to do that again anytime soon . I don't miss those days. What I thought was routine turned into a concern with Evan and his drs. Seems that problematic kidney is a concern. His dr even mentioned the possibility of going back in and redoing it. Not what I wanted to hear at all. They may have us back in a few months time for a re check and another scan but with lasik because thats what he was supposed to have done today but instead just had isotopes. Anyways it's a whole other test . So for right now I try to get Evan emptying his bowel more often as per dr orders and see if that helps and hope to god it can correct itself so we don't have to go through that again. Evan is much older now then when all this started so now it's a lot of explaining in terms he can understand when he asks questions about it all. How do you explain to a 6 year old what and how and all the other questions .

02/03/2017

Evan turned 6 yesterday and got all clear tests as well. He's a healthy happy boy!! Growing up way to fast for my liking but he's so smart and has a huge heart .

12/24/2016

I know it's been awhile since I have posted we have just been going through some life changes and living life to its fullest . Evan was 2 years cancer free in August. He's doing great. He is now in senior kindergarten and really enjoys school . He is now at the point in follow up care that no more MRI's unless needed . We are excited for Santa. Everything is going good for Evan he is a happy healthy boy . Can't believe he's going to be 6 in February he's growing so much and so smart . Here's a most recent picture of Evan at end of this post . Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday and a very happy new year . I'll do my best to keep on touch

12/24/2016

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS !!🎅🏻🎄

02/02/2016

My big little man turns 5 today. He's come along way in his last 3 years and the further we get into his remission the chance lessens of relapse. Happy birthday my strong brave boy

01/16/2016

Evan has been doing great. We had our first open house at his school. Although his teacher is new a few weeks back she said he is thriving. He's one of the most advanced kids in class. He knows all his letters although struggles with printing a few. She said he is very polite and everyone want to hang around with him . He's being paired up with a SK student for reading because of him being one of the strongest readers in class. This was so great to hear after all the chemo and stuff you never know what it affected. But I guess it didn't do much to him. Other then that he's a busy boy and had a birthday coming up that he's excited about. Evan will be 5 on February 2.

12/31/2015

Evan was at McMaster today for his check up and MRI results. Everything is still all clear ! He's growing as should be everything is good for the most part . A little issue with his kidney but they are going to check on it to make sure . Could be an issue with the blood flow to it so they're going to do a Doppler test on him to check it out and see if there's any reason it could happening. Other wise he's coming along great they said.

12/24/2015

From me to you. Hope you all have a happy and safe One

12/23/2015

Evans class. Evan is in front row in red

12/09/2015

We have been busy doing stuff I just haven't had time to post or nothing new . But tomorrow and Thursday is test time for Evan. I am never a fan of these days but I'm sure everything is just fine. It's going to be different this time without his port to use for his MRI but he's a trooper and will take the poke in his hand no problem. Anything is better then the gas mask cause he hates it and I have told them and they know him well enough now that he will take the poke instead

11/20/2015

I'm putting this on our page because being a family who has been there it is a financial strain on the family . it's not something you want to think about when your child is going through so much and all you want is to focus on them. I know we were so thankful for everything everyone did for is during our fight.every little bit counts that's for sure :)


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This is Evan. He is only 3 years old. Evan was diagnosed with Leukemia in October, 2014. He has to travel to McMaster Children's hospital in Hamilton twice a week, a journey which takes him and his parents over an hour and a half one way. He recieves chemo therapy of different kinds, one of w...

11/15/2015

Evan his brother and myself went away to camp trillium this weekend . The camp was amazing. Everyone was either going through their own fight or finishing. What an amazing place for kids and families to go to either talk to other families about your story or just know you fit in some where without having to explain everything . The people , nurses and staff were amazing they kept the kids busy and made sure you were comfortable in your cabin and stuff. What an amazing time Evan had . Was never bored that's for sure . Plan to go again in the summer

11/10/2015

Evan has been doing great since port removal . He enjoys school so much. We are looking forward to going to camp trillium this weekend. I have never been so not sure what to expect but I hear good things from all Evans nurses and stuff we have spoken to at Mac regarding it. All he wants to do now is play hockey and is talking about Santa coming already . He's certainly growing up in every way.

10/19/2015

Evan may have got his port out on Friday but by watching him the last few days you wouldn't even notice. He amazes me . If it were me I'd probably just be taking it easy but not him he just go go goes ! Such a tough kid he is.

10/16/2015

Evan is going to get his port out today. The last step to remind us that he's finished the fight of his life :)

10/01/2015

Sorry for lack of updates . We have been busy with school and enjoying the last of the warm weather doing things. Evan has been doing great at school. Never says he doesn't want to go or doesn't like it. He has a date for port removal coming up. We are having our care transferred closer to home except for big tests. Not sure when this starts officially since our paediatrician here hasn't received nothing . Evan is Looking forward to Halloween and stuff this year. We are even trying to go to camp this fall.

09/09/2015

Here's my big boy all ready to go

09/08/2015

https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=209387165931847 . Let's help this little girl feel better by checking out her page and send her some well wishes thoughts and prayers :)

Charity was born February 20th 2013, 2 1/2 months early. We now know she has trisomy 14q32.12 and many other issues

09/08/2015

What a great summer we had. No hospital stays no being to sick to do anything . I can't believe the day has come Evan will be starting jk tomorrow and on time . I would've never believed it had you asked us when his fight started. But he fought hard and won. I will be taking pics tomorrow for sure of him for his first day and post them to show all of you supporters :) .

09/01/2015

We get to take Evan to his first Blue Jays game tonight . We got free tickets thanks childhood cancer Canada . A nice way to kick off childhood cancer awareness month

08/21/2015

Was 1 year ago today we got the best news imaginable since the day Evan got diagnosed . He was officially NED( no evidence of disease). He fought and won. The best news i never thought I would hear . But One year later we have had some learning curves with his new anatomy but he is doing so good and to think he will be starting Jk in a few weeks. Ask me this back then I would've never thought he would start school on time. Evan truly is my hero . The strongest kid I know. I hope his story can help other kids and parents to not give up .

08/07/2015

Was a year ago Evan had the last bit of surgery that they took a piece of his urethra to rid himself of all the remaining cancer cells that were in his body. We never knew officially then but his doctor was pretty confident . I was preparing to have to be told Evan needed more chemo. Was a long 3 weeks of waiting till all his biopsies came back that they took during surgery. What a road he's been on. He's my hero ❤️

08/06/2015

A cancer awareness page i follow made this for Evan. He will be one year remission soon and many more

07/05/2015

It was one year ago today they removed Evans bladder and created his new way of going to the bathroom. Still learning about his new anatomy and stuff but thankful it was contained to his bladder and no where else . He's been doing so well with it to. He's starting to ask questions about it though so I answer then the best I can considering he's only 4.

06/30/2015

We got our results of Evans MRI and he's still all clear !! I knew he would be but I'm always that afraid to be that happy. But he's clear

06/16/2015

Evan had his MRI today and everything went well. Results are not till the 29th though. He's feeling better no fever or pain in 3 days

06/14/2015

Evan had a really good day today. First day with no fever and cold chills . I think the medicine is finally kicking in and he's on the mend I hope . He has a MRI scheduled for Monday morning so hopefully he's feeling better cause don't know if the will give him one of he's still ill. Still not a fan of these days no matter how long it's been

06/11/2015

Evan never ended up getting his port out after all. We have been in the ER twice in the last week with pain. I canceled it just to be safe and then last night he had a fever off and on all day ,I knew there was something going on that they couldn't figure out so I left them a message on Sunday explaining his situation and they said I as right to do that just Incase .So we went to see Evans urologist / surgeon for a follow up and they think he is getting an infection again since he is prone to them more so now. They're treating it at home with antibiotics ( whenever we can get them) . I hope it works out cause don't want to go back in the hospital. Hopefully we've caught it in its early stages .

06/05/2015

Evan will be going into have his port removed on Tuesday. Such mixed emotions about this. It's been a part of him for over 2 years and it's been so handy with admissions and stuff. But other end it means he's well enough to have it out and they have no concerns as to why he should keep it

05/03/2015

Evans blastball team