Tuesday, April 7
Christian Academy of Louisville sponsored a fundraiser for St Jude Children's Research Hospital yesterday in honor of Tyler. They gave it the name "Tyler Hanson Hair Club Day". Students were allowed to grow their hair out and have it either shaved or cut to raise money. The outpouring of love for Tyler was amazing. All four of our television stations were present filming clips which aired last night. Many students were filmed either talking or getting their hair shaved or cut. Banners, posters, and balloons filled the gym. Eighteen hair stylists and barbers volunteered their time to shave heads and cut hair. If girls could grow their hair long enough to cut 8 inches off, the hair was donated to Pantene to be used to make wigs for cancer patients. Many parents were there to volunteer and take pictures. The U of L men's soccer team and Coach Lolla were present to sweep hair and perform soccer tricks. It was a day to remember. Donations are due to school by April 15th and we can't wait to see how much money was donated. Several students raised over $1000. The top amount is reported to be $1725 collected by Mark Highbaugh, a current 8th grade student and classmate of Tyler's. Thank you to all who donated!!!!God can do amazing things through us. Since this is a special time of the year for Christians, the school felt it was perfect timing for the fundraiser. God sacrificed his son for us so it was only fitting that our students sacrifice something they love, their hair for Tyler. What a great day and memory!
A big thank you goes out to all who volunteered to work that day especially the hair stylists and barbers. Several closed their shop to attend! Thank you to Johnny Mac, the Southeast middle school youth pastor for emceeing the program. Also thank you Gina Foster, Tina Lolla, Gary Mounce and Marla Highbaugh for organizing this event. Dr. Tran provided hats (see picture above). Hats were given to all students who participated in this event. And finally a thank you goes out to Ned and Joan Way for providing entertainment in the afternoon to the middle school. The have a great outreach program called "No Way" that provided quality entertainment and ministry. Check out their website at: http://www.noway.org/
Unfortunately Tyler couldn't be at the fundraiser yesterday but he was able to watch video clips via the Internet of the television interviews. He wasn't feeling very well yesterday and spent the entire day in bed. Today, however, he feels so much better and was going to watch the Memphis Grizzlies play (NBA basketball team) tonight. He has to go to the hospital 3 times a week now for physical therapy and school. The doctor's are leaving him on antibiotics for at least 2 more weeks until the chemo is completely cleared from his body. He will have more extensive physical therapy for his leg. The redness is gone but there is still some slight swelling. We are praying that the swelling will go down quickly. Tyler we are so proud of all your hard work, endurance and perseverance. Keep it up because we love you and can't wait until you are 100% again!
Stay close! Kim
5 comments:
WOW!!! reading that makes me feel like students do have the power to make a difference for others!!!
Tyler,
God has a plan for you and i am positive it will be amazing... you have changed peoples lives and i hope you are getting better!!! i are a SUPER DUPER good friend and im so glad you got to spend time with conner!!! i hope we see you soon and i hope you know how much we all miss you and want you to come home :)
love sarah
p.s.
U R SUPER DUPER!!!
Hi Tyler! We are so glad that you are feeling better. We've all been praying for you and your family. We wanted to come see you at spring break and found that it wasn't the right time. We know we'll see you soon! You have made wonders for so many and you are certainly special. I pray that you always keep that smile on your face...it tells everyone that you believe and what strength you have. God has great plans for you. Looking forward to seeing you and your family soon and so is Sydney.
heyy tyler!! oh my gosh yesterday was a lot fun. it was pretty awesome to see everybody get their hair cut on honor of you and st. judes. mine's so short! but it's ok. it'll grow back eventually. haha. but it would've been completely amazing if you had been able to come... but i'm hoping you get to come soon :) i'm sorry that you weren't feeling well yesterday... but it's good to know that you're feeling better now :) and have i mentioned how insanely happy i am that this is over for you?? hehe. God's so great. well i have to be going now so i can wake up bright and early for testing tomorrow.... yayy..... i miss you! and can't wait to see you! text me whenever you feel like it :) love youu! ((sydney))
WOW! CAL is amazing! This is a wonderful school and I hope you know how much you are loved and thought about on a daily basis! What about those haircuts!!!! I know you felt horrible yesterday but hopefully watching the video clips and the outpouring of love that so many people have for you lifted your spirits a bit! Mary Beth talks constantly about how much she misses you. She is sooooooo excited that your chemo is over! YEAH! You just let us know when your family can make a trip to Louisville or a weekend that is good for you for some of these kiddos to come to Memphis! I don't know the plans that God has for your family but I pray that they will be answered in the way your family needs them to be answered. Hopefully your family can return Louisville, but if it is not in the plan you must always know how near and dear you are to so many people. We will keep our fingers crossed that a visit with you is soon! Until then stay strong, Tyler! How about all of those friends of yours with buzz haircuts. I am glad they had it cut....their hair was getting too long. Ha! Have a wonderful week! Our family will continue to pray for your healing! Mrs. Hickman
Heyy there mr. Tyler!!
It was so inspiring to know how many people raised money and cut their hair all for you and for st. judes! Its sooo cool seeing all these little baldies around here!! haha (: I am so glad that you are all done with your chemo! I hope that your leg gets all better and that you can come to louisville. Im prolly going to make you a dvd with all the pics from the hair cute day and send it to you :) haha well im in literature and were typing business letters :P haha but im already done so im juss playin around on the computer! well i miss you and i ove you!! STAY STRONG!! God has used you in so many good ways! keep it up! come back soon!! <3
-Mary Beth :) <3
p.s. hope you like what me and ewing said on your video :)
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