Weeman (more commonly known as Colin) will be at the finish line on June 27. Here is a bio that his parents sent us:
Colin was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he hitched a ride around most of Europe with Mom and Dad before his first birthday. After returning to Chattanooga, TN, a workup for failure to thrive revealed severe gastroesophageal reflux which was treated with some success medically. However, during one of the upper GI scope procedures, an abdominal mass was noted incidentally which was eventually diagnosed as stage 2a Neuroblastoma, N-myc amplified. This is an aggressive tumor which is usually stage 4 at diagnosis. Now, after major abdominal surgery, over 7 smaller surgeries, 6 rounds of chemotherapy, and innumerable admissions and scans, Colin is poised to brave the rigors of a stem cell transplant, 12 radiation treatments, and 6 months of Accutane.
Since his diagnosis, Colin touched hundreds of lives around the world through his courage and resilience. Colin enjoys showing off original dance moves for his nurses and parents, throwing balls, watching Thomas the Train (A.K.A. Car-Car), and attacking daddy’s chin. He is also learning to share with his new 3 week old little brother, Ryan. With no current evidence of disease, Colin is ready to rally as a warrior against cancer. Rally on, Weeman!
Since his diagnosis, Colin touched hundreds of lives around the world through his courage and resilience. Colin enjoys showing off original dance moves for his nurses and parents, throwing balls, watching Thomas the Train (A.K.A. Car-Car), and attacking daddy’s chin. He is also learning to share with his new 3 week old little brother, Ryan. With no current evidence of disease, Colin is ready to rally as a warrior against cancer. Rally on, Weeman!
~ Austin
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