Nathan Elfrink is a seven year old little boy who lives in West Jefferson, Ohio with his mom, Dode,dad Tod, and little sister Ellie. Nate has been fighting brain cancer since he has been 20 months old.After many years of surgeries, chemo, and radiation treatments, he has been sent home from St Jude Hospital in Memphis - this will be Nates' last Christmas.
When asked what he wanted this year for Christmas he said he wanted a million Christmas cards from people from all over the world. He received 40 yesterday, but he would like to have a lot more.
Without the effects of the radiation and the chemo Nate feels pretty good right now and he's even going to get to ride with Santa Claus in the local Christmas parade. He's really tickled that he doesn't have to go to any more doctors or hospitals. Nate knows all about his condition, but had a question for his Mother - "Do they have chocolate in Heaven"? He's really,really happy that indeed they do!
Please take the time to send this special little man a Christmas card.
I know that everyone is probably rushing around trying to get their last minute shopping and baking done, but if you can spare a few extra minutes, a card, and a stamp, I'm sure it would mean the world to this little guy.
Here's his address:
NATE ELFRINK
2415 TAYLOR BLAIR RD
WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO 43162
3 comments:
oh what a sweet little boy, and what a special Christmas wish. I will send a card today. I hope you guys also have a merry Christmas!
We will definitely send one today. Maybe one from each of us! Thanks for posting!!
As of December 15, 2009 the parents are asking that no more cards be sent to Nate. They have received thousands but there are too many for the family to keep up with. So they are asking for donations instead. . . Follow the link for more information.
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/medical/elfrink.asp
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