Friday, September 28, 2007

09/26/2007

What Cancer Can't do

Cancer is limited
It cannot cripple love,
It cannot shatter hope,
It cannot erode faith,
It cannot destroy peace,
It cannot kill friendship,
It cannot suppress memories,
It cannot silence courage,
It cannot steal eternal life,
It cannot CONQUER THE SPIRIT!


THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
-The Churak Family

What a turn out on Sunday---We had close to 500 people attend the fundraiser. We can not tell you how much this touched our hearts. The words Thank You do not seem like enough to express our appreciation.

You know who you are, but I'll say it anyway Margaret, Cindy, Susan, Jean, Jennifer, Carrie, Amy & Tom, Vicky & Ken, Nancy and countless others. You did a GREAT job. If you guys did medical research the way you organize a fundraiser I know I would sleep easy every night.

Thank you for bringing a community together to give a 5 year old girl a day she will never forget. Caitlyn had such a good time! Since diagnosis (4 months ago), Caitlyn has received more love and compassion from everyone -- than some people see in a lifetime. This has helped Caitlyn's attitude and made her feel so special.

I read about other children battling this disease and their stories changed my life. The day Caitlyn was born she touched the hearts of her family; and I am so thankful that she has been able to touch other people's hearts as well. People tell me everyday how her story has changed their life. They appreciate family more, they try not to take things for granted, and the time they spend with their children is a little more precious. I know everything happens for a reason; and if what has happened to Caitlyn makes people appreciate life more then that is one positive outcome.

Caitlyn is still doing well, but we can never forget that the road can change at anytime for us. We still pray everyday for Caitlyn and continued good health. We pray for a cure so that Caitlyn and all the other BSG kids are able to grow old and live life without the fear of cancer.

We will post some pictures soon.

Please see all the people that made the fundraiser possible:
www.caitlynchurak.com/indexfiles/thanks4.htm

Pictures:
www.caitlynchurak.com/indexfiles/photo4.htm



Thank you and God Bless,
The Churak Family

09/09/2007

Thanks to everyone who showed up and rode at the Cruizin for Caitlyn event. It was amazing to see so many people turn out for the event. The kids had a great time and looooved all the motorcycles.

Thanks to Possum Pub for hosting the event. Huge thanks to Wally & Tracy, and Mary Ann.. Thank you for your genorosity, thanks you for attending and thanks to Mark "Flashback" Lorence.



Pictures to be posted soon.......

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

09/18/2007 - MRI #2

We have received the results from Caitlyn's MRI that she had on Monday.

They are not as positive as we were hoping for. Although they still show hope. The tumor has increased in size by 20% and the tumor mass has changed form. Dr. Goldman says the results are not conclusive as to what the tumor is doing. The tumor shows a change in mass form. Before it was a solid mass. Now it is like a misshaped wedding band. There is a black mass with a white band around it. This can mean one of two things -- the tumor is dying or the tumor is growing. They want to watch her closely and do another MRI in 4 weeks. They feel with the next MRI they will be able to tell us for sure if it is dying or growing.

Caitlyn still remains symptom free. She is showing signs of fatigue and irritability. Which can be a sign of tumor re-grow or it could mean she is just tired.

We will continue to pray that this is going in the right direction and put this in Gods hands because that is all we can do for now. Please continue to pray for Caitlyn. We would like to thank everyone for your out pour of thoughts and prayers for Caitlyn. You all have made her feel so special.

Thank you.
The Churak Family

Sunday, September 16, 2007

09/17/2007

Hi Everyone --
Please say a prayer for Caitlyn and the Churak family today.
Today, Caitlyn has her 2nd post radiation MRI. Caitlyn is still symptom free; so we pray that this MRI scan shows that the tumor has shrunk even more. Caitlyn has defied odds so far; so we continue to pray for miraculous things! Results will be posted tomorrow (Tues).
Thank you and God Bless
The Friends of Caitlyn Churak

Saturday, September 8, 2007

09/08/2007





Hi Everyone --


This is just a reminder of the 9/23/2007 fundraiser for the Churak Family. The event will take place at Durty Nellies in Palatine from 3p-7p. (www.durtynellies.com/directions.html)


This is going to be a day of fun for friends and families (kids are welcome). We are going to have live music, kid's activities, and a special appearance by Miss Illinois. Food and pop are included and there is a cash bar.


Many people and businesses have donated GREAT items for the silent auction and raffle -- we have over 50 raffle / silent auction items so your chance of winning is good. Please feel free to bring friends, family, and neighbors to show your support for Caitlyn ---it is going to be a fun event.


You can pay at the door the day of the event or online at: http://www.caitlynchurak.eventbrite.com/.


Miracles Happen Everyday and with your help it can be Caitlyn

Thank you and God Bless
Friends of Caitlyn Churak