Donations can also be made at any Wells Fargo branch:
Project Souza Family
Account number 186-527-1579
Or you can mail a check to
Souza Family
PO Box 28272
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

This blog was created by friends as a way for the Souzas to share Taylor's progress with us. Kristen and Sean have not asked for financial help, but their medical bills coupled with Kristen's loss of income is truly overwhelming. They are so appreciative of ALL of the different types of support they have received and are more grateful than you can know. Thank you!
Taylor is a beautiful, vibrant three-year-old girl who was recently diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia, a fast-growing cancer of the blood and bone marrow. On June 18th, Taylor began an 8-10 month hospital stay. This blog will detail her journey back to good health!


Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Hello all - yesterday was the start of Children's Cancer Month. Please see the astonishing statistics below:

Each school day, 46 children are diagnosed with cancer.
One in 330 children will develop cancer by age 20.
Each year in the U.S. over 12,600 children are diagnosed with cancer.
Although the 5 year survival rate is steadily increasing, one quarter of children diagnosed with cancer will die 5 years from the time of diagnosis.
Cancer remains the number one disease killer of America's children - more than Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Asthma and AIDS combined.
80% of children have metastatic disease at time of diagnosis as compared to only 20% of adults.
There are currently more than 270,000 childhood cancer survivors in the U.S.
Late effects of childhood cancer treatment are common in survivors, and approximately one-third are moderate to severe.

Please continue to pray for Taylor. Also, please pray for our good friends, Alleya Guerreva, Dawson Merrick, Elijah Rubio, and Kate Mackrae.

Love,

Kristen

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Thanks for the message Kritsten - and thanks for keeping such an incredible blog. Taylor and company are close to my heart at all times.

    Chris Woolsey

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    HI Kristen~
    We are all still thinking of you each day and sending extra positive vibes your way~

    xoxo,
    Amy Neiss & Family (the famous Miss Marcy's less famous sister)

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    wow...those statistics are shocking!

    Everyday we pray for Taylor and now include prayers for her new friends fighting this tough battle too.

    Love to you all!
    Laurie, Troy, Nathan and baby Allison

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  4. Nancy KulesSeptember 3, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    Prayers for Taylor, and all the children/adults/& families battling cancer.

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  5. UnknownSeptember 4, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Kristen, Sean, Taylor and Savanna-
    We keep you in our hearts and minds and know that these little set backs are just that...little set backs. We pray that Taylor will have better news soon.
    Our love-
    Steve and Mercedes

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    HI Kristen, Sean, Taylor and Savannah,
    Thinking of you all as usual. We know a little boy who was just admitted to PCH, last week, Leo Weber age 4, who was diagnosed lymphoma. Very nice family also if you happen to meet them @ PCH. We're sending our thoughts your way~
    Love, Amy Neiss and family

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