HELP BEN MARTIN FIGHT GLIOBLASTOMA
Ben Martin, the son of Renita Caldwell, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Glioblastoma - a cancerous brain tumor on April 23, 2009. Since then, Ben has been in and out of the hospital and has undergone several brain surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation. For a short time, he was doing well and was in good spirits, despite his condition. However, at the beginning of September, the tumor returned with a vengeance and is now near the brain stem. Doctors do not feel he is a candidate for further surgeries so the family is seeking alternative treatment at the Burzinski Clinic in Texas (see www.burzynskiclinic.com). Because this is an alternative treatment center, the family's insurance will not cover the costs. It is urgent, that we, as a community, come together to help the family raise the money needed as soon as possible, to assist the family in paying for the treatment. This is Ben's window of opportunity, we need to help him.
Ben is a happy-go-lucky 8 year old who has many friends that care about him. He also has a brother and two sisters who are affected by this as they watch their little brother go through such harsh treatments. WDIV (channel 4) was at Ben's school, Meadowbrook Elementary, on 10/9/09 to do a story on Ben to raise awareness of his condition and to thank the students for their fundraising efforts (they collected $2,500!). WDIV was so captivated by Ben, that they arranged for one of their affiliate stations in Houston, TX, to follow his treatment once he gets there.
Info last updated: 11-13-2009
Fundraiser Info
Gest Omelettes 12th Annual Holiday Adoption
Gest Omelettes is continuing its annual holiday tradition with its "12th Holiday Adoption". Ben Martin and his family have graciously allowed us into their home and hearts, allowing us to help sponsor their holiday. If your economics and spirit permits, please join my staff and I by choosing one of their Christmas wishes posted at the restaurant and returning the gift no later than December 20. Wishing you and your family a peaceful and healthy holiday season,
Gest Omelettes
39560 W. 14 Mile Rd.
Commerce Twp., MI 48390
248.926.0717
Raffle Results From The Bayside Sports Grille Fundraiser for Ben Martin
Thank you to all those that turned out for this great event. Special thanks to the Bayside Sports Grille staff for helping make this such a great event. Click here to read the Letter Of Thanks.
Fox Detroit Report on the event
Studio A Center for Performing Arts
Presents "A" Musical Revue #8!
Thank you to all those that turned out for the musical revue! A Big Thank You to Studio A for this great event. We appreciated your kindness and generousity.
Visit their website at www.studio-a.biz
Motown Legends Night at The Crofoot in Pontiac
December 17th, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
Featuring - The Contours (Charles Davis & Crew), Randy Raines, Willy Jones, Royal Jokers, and Shades of Blue.
Raffle Prizes !!!!!!!!!
Tickets Prices:
$10/standing
$20/ reserved seat
$30 reserved seat with meet and great/photo op
All proceeds go to help Ben Martin
We will also be collecting new toys for Toys For Tots
For more info:
Curtis 248-238-6910
April 248-773-2882
Box Office 248-858-9333
www.thecrofoot.com
Map to event
Sponsored by the Stilettoes and Little Ceasars of Oakland County
Quest For A Cure Foundation - BensFight.org - Detroit Music Community Concert at St. Andrews Hall
December 19th, 2009 at 9 p.m.
Several of Detroit's leading hip-hop, R&B and Rock artists will be taking the stage in support of this event. The line up will feature artists such as Invincible, PL, MonicaBlaire, Street Justice, Marvwon, K'Jon and more.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.questforacure.org. General admission is $10 at the door. Check the website for ticket specials prior to the event.
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Donation Info
Please help Ben. If you are interested in making a donation, the information is as follows:
Use PayPal
- Please present checks to any Bank of America, made payable to "Benjamin Martin" and please include the account number: 375005709714 in the memo line.
- If you would like to mail the check rather than present it to Bank of America, please send it to:
Family of Benjamin Martin, P.O. Box 120, Novi, MI 48376 - Or, if you would like to drop the check off at Meadowbrook Elementary, 29200 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48377, the school will be happy to expedite the check to the family.
THANK YOU.