Diagnosis: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Story: On August 26th, 2011 Kipton was taken to the doctor by his mommy after she noticed some bruises on his legs and small red spots behind his ears. The bruises were suspicious to his mom because it seemed as if he was bruising himself while grabbing his own legs. The office sent him to St. Elizabeth's for some blood work and sent him home. A few hours later the doctors office called with the devastating news. He was transported to Children's Hospital by ambulance within the hour. He is currently at Children's hospital in Omaha Ne where he had a PICC line placed, an unsucessful bone marrow biopsy (his marrow was too spongy to obtain a sample) and a dose of spinal chemo. Kipton is expected to remain at Children's for over a month. And will be receiving long term treatment during the next three years. The treatment started on Sunday September 4th, 2011 as inpatient therapy. With all your prayers and Kipton's amazing strength, he was able to leave the hospital just in time to spend his first Christmas at home with his family. As of now, he will be traveling back and forth for further treatments over the course of the next three years. As you can imagine travel expenses in addition to loss of income during this journey will bring a significant financial strain to the family, they appreciate any and all help they receive! SIBLINGSl 1 older brother Kody & 1 older sister Peyton THey would LOVE for us to send them a gift or two as well for all of their hard work in being supportive and helpful to their mom and dad!
Kipton's Basket ready for delivery!!!
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