And, in case anyone is skeptical that this is one of the fake "send as many cards as possible" requests that go around the net all the time now, rest assured this one is the real deal. This radio station is in John's hometown, and the whole story is on the station's web page (
KISS-FM homepage). So, let's do what we can to help this nice kid out, AS kickers!
As for when his birthday actually is, the site doesn't say, it just says that he is "soon to turn 8." Here is some more information about Shane that was on the website of the TLP Foundation, another charitable organization that is helping out Shane and his family. This really is hearbreaking to read when you find out how close he was to completing his chemo treatment plan, although there is very good news too:
"At almost 5 years old Shane was diagnosed with A.L.L. After 1 month into the treatment he was in early remission, meaning there were no cancer cells in his blood. Shane's family was very pleased with the early results, but his protocol called for 130 weeks of treatment. Then on July 6th, 2006 Shane relapsed after completing 108 of the 130 weeks. It was a shock to everyone including his doctors. Shane may have to undergo a bone marrow transplant down the road, but the good thing is that his brother Jacob is a match. Presently, there is no sign of cancer in Shane's system since relapsing."
Brad
