Christmas Cards for 5 Year Old Noah Biorkman

Cards for Noah

Update to Original Post:

POSTED: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 UPDATED: 4:55 pm EST November 23, 2009 

SOUTH LYON, Mich. — The family of a 5-year-old South Lyon boy who had cancer is thanking the community for their support. After a long battle with stage IV neruorblastoma cancer, Noah Biorkman passed away Monday morning at 8:02 a.m. in his home.   

The boy’s family issued the following statement:

Scott and I, along with our families, would like to thank everyone for the continued support over the past few years during Noah’s illness. As most of you know, Noah has received more than 1 million Christmas cards over the past few weeks. The outpouring of love and compassion has been remarkable and we are extremely grateful. We are now asking for everyone please respect our privacy during this very difficult time. The funeral services will be for family only. We are asking that instead of sending cards and flowers to Scott and me; please make a donation in Noah’s name to either of the organizations below. With your donation, Noah’s legacy will live on for many years to come, if not forever. 

Donations can be sent to:

Department of Pediatrics and Oncology
University of Michigan
1500 East Medical Center Drive
D4202MPB
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-5718
Checks payable to: The University of Michigan — Noah’s Pediatric Oncology Fund  

Or 

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan
230 Huron View Blvd.
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
Checks payable to: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan — Memo: Noah Biorkman  

The Original Post: 

“Noah Biorkman is a 5-year-old boy in South Lyon, MI who is in his last stages of a 2 1/2 year battle with Neuroblastoma cancer, “ a Facebook Rally Page reports. Noah was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma in February 2007. He went into remission in August 2007. In September 2008, Noah relapsed with lesions in his right arm and right leg. After going through six different trials, the cancer continues to spread.”   

 ”This year, his family is celebrating Christmas early, and Noah loves to receive cards.”  

“Please take some time to send Noah a Christmas card. Please do it as soon as possible, and invite all of your Facebook friends to this event, so they can do the same.”  

It’s such a small act of kindness, if you can help out, but one which can powerfully set the tone for all of us this holiday season. Please support Noah’s family, as they make his Christmas wishes come true.    

Update 12/19: Here is Noah’s Address: (Address Removed, to Respect the Privacy of Noah’s Family, especially during their time of loss.)  

For more information, see the Facebook Rally page: Christmas Cards for 5 Year Old Noah Biorkman  

Photo credit, =)’s photostream 

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