Fund rasier for Kaden

  • prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2274
    #207160

    Some of you will remember the prayer request I sent out a few weeks ago. Here is an email that I just sent out. If anyone is interested send me a PM. Thanks

    Kaden Tjossem is the son of Jamie & Logan, they are friends of ours. Kaden was diagnosed with bone cancer a few weeks ago at the age of 3. His prognosis is as good as it could be considering they will have to remove part of his leg. Doctors have done a bone scan and his cancer is localized in his one Femur, so after the surgery they are pretty certain that they will have removed all the cancer. He is in his first part of a 29 week long Chemo therapy session. At the 10 week point is when they will remove his leg just above the knee. He’s a brave young boy that is going to live his life as every 3 year old should. He plays and wrestles and love video games. Kaden has a very contagious smile and laugh, sounds like he’s been keeping all the staff at the hospital very entertained. He’s been going through Chemo for just about a week now and last night his hair started falling out. So here’s where we can help…..

    I’d like to organize a head shaving party with as many of my friends and family that are willing to do it with me. Some time around the last week of October or the first week in November, I gonna have a get together in Byron. If you would like to shave your head great, if you’d rather not, how about making a pledge. I am looking for a $10.00 minimum pledge from anyone and everyone who would like to help. If anyone else that wants to shave their head with me, I would like you to get pledges as well. We will gather up all the funds and donate it to the Tjossems when we are done. I will check and see if Locks of Love want all the hair or not. If Kaden is up for it, I’m hoping that they will be there as well. Logan has already had one hair cut with Kaden today, and like they told Kaden, it will grow back.

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    #112168

    What a great idea! I hope you can get everyone in Byron to join in.

    prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2274
    #112185

    All right everyone, Jason AKA GMAN has thrown his head of hair in the ring. How many of you would pay to see him shave his big melon. Come guys, let the pledging start.

    AND a big Thank you to you Jason.

    jason_ramthun
    Byron MN
    Posts: 3376
    #112189

    Now Bob you didn’t have to say BIG head Anyways lets see what we can do for this family guys and gals IDO is a big family and lets do what we can to help out here Plus me buzzed cut would be something to see alone

    I’m not sure what I would do if my son ever came down with anything like this so I’m all in to help this lil man out

    prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2274
    #112194

    Correction…..it was MELON

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    #112201

    Uh, I’ll gladly donate to this family, but seeing Jason’s head buzzed, well it’s just icing on the cake.

    I do have one requirement! Someone must video his haircut so it can be shared with all of IDO.

    jason_ramthun
    Byron MN
    Posts: 3376
    #112212

    Quote:


    Uh, I’ll gladly donate to this family, but seeing Jason’s head buzzed, well it’s just icing on the cake.

    I do have one requirement! Someone must video his haircut so it can be shared with all of IDO.


    Done Keep it coming

    prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2274
    #112268

    All right, I’m gonna pull out my ole’ Irish-Catholic guilt trip lines. From what I can tell so far, I think there are 5 or 6 of us, lining up to go under the clippers. We are taking all comers and all donations. I am talking with the family tonigt to see who people can make out their checks too. So lets go guys and girls, it’s $10.00 and its for a great kid and family. It sounds like the funds are going to go towards a wheel chair for Kaden. Pony up and maybe we can talk Ramthun into a razor on his face and everything.

    prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2274
    #112276

    I might get killed for this…….

    but maybe Jason could grow it out a little like the old days before he cuts it.

    Sorry Bud, but you know what they say, once the picture is out there. It’s public domain.

    Brad Juaire
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 6101
    #112303

    I will donate $5 for every person that shaves their head.

    jason_ramthun
    Byron MN
    Posts: 3376
    #112310

    Awesome Brad and for you Bob I love that picture the good old days

    prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2274
    #112315

    Thanks Brad & Kooty. Keep it coming guys

    prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2274
    #112492

    More info…

    Cute name huh, I just made it up……

    Any how, Our haircut date has been set. Monday October, 24th at 6:30 we will start meeting at the Byron Firehall. I going to keep my fingers crossed that Kaden is feeling great that day (and every other) So that he can come down and get rides on the fire truck and other fun things. I will bring a roaster of BBQ’s and buns, if anyone wants to bring something to snack on please do. It will be a Bring your own night…..I am still taking any and all donations and so are our other volunteers, Jason Ramthun, Troy Shoenrock, Sam Schiller, Steve Fenske, Cody Fenske, Dallen Rud, Matt Grant, Eric Tierney, Jeff Thorpe, Brent Vatland, Jamie Radke, Derrick Michaletz, Zack Pierce and myself. A few others are thinking about it too.

    Also, as fun as it would be to have everyone possible come, if you have a slight cold or are not feeling well, PLEASE stay home. The Chemo Treatments are knocking Kadens immune system out of whack. Thanks for your understanding

    bob_bergeson
    cannon falls
    Posts: 2798
    #112602

    Quote:


    All right everyone, Jason AKA GMAN has thrown his head of hair in the ring. How many of you would pay to see him shave his big melon. Come guys, let the pledging start.

    AND a big Thank you to you Jason.


    I will pay to see Jason get a Buzz job Come on guys chip in it’s for a great cause

    prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2274
    #112664

    Thanks Bob This will be a family event too, bring your wife and kids. I’m gonna give rides on the fire trucks, there is going to be a great gentleman doing some magic and making balloon animals. I’m making a roaster of venison BBQ’s. If your coming, brings some beers (if your 21 ) and bring something to snack on. If anyone wants to donate but can not make it down there. Please make checks out to Kaden Tjossem and mail them to my house. 1236 3-1/2 Ave NW – Byron, MN 55920

    Thanks again to all who have supported Kaden and his family. You’ve all been just awesome.

    prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2274
    #112667

    Our line up so far including myself….
    Jason Ramthun
    Steve Fenske
    Cody Fenske
    Jamie Radke
    Dallen Rud
    Sam Schilling
    Eric Tierney
    Derrick Michaletz
    Brent Vatland
    Jeff Thorpe
    Jerome Halfman
    Bob Brown
    Troy Schoenrock
    Craig Connelly
    Logan Tjossem
    I might be missing a couple too….

    Great work guys

    jason_ramthun
    Byron MN
    Posts: 3376
    #112669

    And please remember one thing you DO NOT have to shave your head if you want to donate some cash to help this family out … Or you can just donate to see myself get shaved

    prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2274
    #112670

    This is Kaden. I swear this picture shows his attitude and his approach to life every day. Constant smile on his face. By the way, it’s his 4th Birthday today. Happy, Happy Birthday Kaden. Wishing you many more.

    bob_bergeson
    cannon falls
    Posts: 2798
    #112674

    Happy Birthday to Kaden That picture is a tear jerker

    Joel Nelson
    Moderator
    Southeast MN
    Posts: 3137
    #112677

    Quote:


    Happy Birthday to Kaden That picture is a tear jerker


    Man – you said it. Can’t imagine if it were my little boys either – check in the mail as of tonight.

    Joel

    jason_ramthun
    Byron MN
    Posts: 3376
    #112680

    Quote:


    Quote:


    Happy Birthday to Kaden That picture is a tear jerker


    Man – you said it. Can’t imagine if it were my little boys either – check in the mail as of tonight.

    Joel


    prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2274
    #112681

    Thank you Joel.

    farmboy1
    Mantorville, MN
    Posts: 3668
    #112682

    Bob,

    I noticed most of the guys on the cutting crew were on the Fire Department. Is Kaden a Fireman’s son?

    I would be more than happy to cut my hair, but it is already shaved

    prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2274
    #112685

    Nope, just tried to use some of my PULL, as if I have any, get them involved. Every little boy loves Fire Trucks, thought it was a good fit.

    No hair, No problem….a check will work too

    farmboy1
    Mantorville, MN
    Posts: 3668
    #112686

    I will get some cash to you, or to Derick. Good luck

    prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2274
    #112688

    Thank you Brent

    timmy
    Posts: 1960
    #112731

    I am probably one of the cheapest people you’ve never met – but this story jerks the heartstrings.

    A check is being dropped in the mail today.

    Tim

    prieser
    Byron, MN
    Posts: 2274
    #112732

    Thank you Timmy.

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