The total for Brandon's event has continued to grow since his event in December! As of January 9th 2012, $50,162.12 has been raised to help support the Winger family. Thank you all for your incredible help and generosity. May you all be blessed beyond measure!
Brandon on Good Things Utah! There was quite an emphasis on the kissing booth at the event! ;) Thank you to the special hearts at Channel 4.
Check out the interview:
http://www.abc4.com/content/about_4/gtu/story/Anything-For-A-Friend/j-bcXTv8OUKhBHuSTkm1ug.cspx
Brandon Winger
Imagine going in for routine shots to enter into 7th grade only to learn that you have an unexplained mass in your stomach. This fearful “routine” visit to the doctor was indeed Brandon’s new reality and the mass was later revealed to be a 5 1/2 by 5 1/2 inch tumor in his small intestine. When the tumor was removed, it was determined to be a Spindle Cell Tumor. As Brandon’s fellow classmates were excitedly getting their class schedules and beginning the journey into Junior High School, he was undergoing surgery for a tumor only known to be in men in their 40’s and has not been seen in 20 years!
This courageous young boy underwent more definitive scans and it was established that the cancer had metastasized into his liver, lungs and stomach. By the 6th of April he received his port-a-cath and has since that time sustained 9 rounds of chemotherapy, one week of radiation, and many, many blood and platelet transfusions. His official diagnosis is MPNST (malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors).
Despite the aggressive treatment of the cancer, the latest scans show that new tumors have appeared, and the early tumors have been growing. He has an unconquerable spirit, along with his 6 siblings and incredible parents. This is a special family who has been instrumental in bringing relief too many!
The plan for the future is to make plans week to week because doctors are not familiar with this kind of cancer in such a young boy. Brandon is truly treading new waters and is in need of your love and support. Will you do ANYTHING FOR A FRIEND?
About the Event:
Event Date: December 3rd, 2011
Event Time: 5pm--9pm
Location: Syracuse Community Center 1912 W 1900 S, Syracuse, UT 84075 (Click address for directions)Activities:
- Dinner/Bake Sale
- Live and Silent Auction
- Kid's Corner
- Balloon Launch
**If you have a donation, please contact Marla Call at 801-560-5696 for pick-up or delivery. Thank you!
Balloon Launch:
My Dear Friend, October 31, 2011
Oh, I believe there are angels among us. Sent down to us from somewhere up above. They come to you and me in our darkest hours. To show us how to live, to teach us how to give, to guide us with the light of love.
Brandon Winger is one of those angels that will guide us with the light of love. Imagine going in for your routine 7th grade shots only to learn that you have a rare cancerous tumor. This was Brandon’s reality! When his friends were excitedly getting their class schedules and beginning the journey into Jr. High, Brandon was undergoing surgery, chemo, radiation and transfusions! The cancer had metastasized into Brandon’s liver, lungs and stomach. His official diagnosis is MPNST (malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors). The latest scans show that new tumors have appeared, and the early tumors have been growing. He has an unconquerable spirit,, along with his 6 siblings and incredible parents.
Just as the love and support have started to roll in, so have the bills in response to this treatment. The Winger’s need our help as the friends and community that make up their lives, so ask yourself, “Will I do ANYTHING FOR A FRIEND?”
We are having a fundraiser on Saturday December 3rd at the Syracuse Community Center. There will be many activities that evening from 5-9 p.m. But what you can do right now is purchase a balloon for $2 (or more!) We can show our families how to live by teaching them how to give as we support the Winger family in this dark hour.
Messages of hope and love will be placed inside the balloons and they will be all over the Community Center. During the event all of Brandon’s supporters will surround him and his family in a display of love and will release the balloons. This is an amazing experience that goes much deeper than the money that is raised, it is a very spiritual, humbling event that will change hearts forever.
Please join me in asking all of your friends and family to purchase a balloon. With much love and gratitude,
Jody Taylor
Balloon Launch Chairperson
(801-510-2912)
We are well aware that there is an entire community that is struggling along with Brandon and his family. We will be holding a special balloon launch for Brandon at the event. Imagine Brandon and his family in the middle of hundreds of loved ones, each holding a balloon as a symbol of their love, support, faith, and hope. It will be a special moment for all of us to reflect on what's truly important! We are selling balloons starting at $2/balloon and we have had balloons go for up to $400 a piece! We would love your support and your hopeful message to place in the balloons. Please CLICK on the DONATE TO BRANDON button which will take to a donation form, then click the button that states, CLICK HERE TO MAKE A CASH DONATION TO BRANDON WINGER or send your message and donation to:
Anything for a Friend/Brandon Winger (specify balloons in the memo) 2573 N. 2450 E. Layton, UT. 84040
**Special thanks to theBallooneyBin for their love and support of the balloon launch!
Organizing Committee Meeting:
*The next Organizing Committee Meeting will be held on November 22nd at 7pm at the church house located at 1000 W. 2700 S., Syracuse. Please contact Marla Call (801-560-5696) for the drop off of any donations that you may have.
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Sponsors
- Country Pines Retirement Community
- Olive Garden in Riverdale
- Out of the Woods Custom Cabinetry, INC.
- John and Donna Purser Family
- Homes By Hulls
- Lakeview Dental
- Li'l Audrey's Health Spa
- Summit Orthopedics
- Minky Couture
- The Moore Family
- Salon Tantrum
- Scott and DaNece Fickett
- Planet Fitness, Ogden
- Pinnacle Martial Arts
- Morgan Pavement
- Scott Sumner Photography
- FUSION Imaging, Inc.
- The Sandrigde Ward Family
- Page Drywall
- LDS Artifacts
- Smith's
- Fickett Family
- Kidz Dental Works
- Wee Care Pediatrics
Organizer Committee
- Ann Smith
- Tyler Smith
- The Carr Family
- Kimberly Ornelas
- Michelle Smith
- Jamie Neff
- Michelle Bingham
- Kim Pence
- Becky Anderson
- Jessy Jeffers
- Sue Gray
- Jody Taylor
- Melissa Davis
- Donna Pratt
- Tami Sorensen
- Kim Embley
- Braden Embley
- Cindy Warnick
- Sue Crosland
- Linda Fluharty
- Shayla Cook
- Amy Anderson
- Amy Lucas
- Lori Noble
- Melissa Jolley
- Brook Fields
- Amanda Slater
- Michelle Hull
- Kelly Carter
- Monica Jenkins
- Erika Kusuda
- Lynn Tubbs
- Heather Purser
- Cindy Contons
- Makelle and Austin Wood
- Marla Call
- Michelle Smith
- Michelle Bingham
- Lynette McKenzie
- Debbie Zoolakis
- Stephanie Harmon
- Vickie Johnson
- Becky Ortiz
- Holli Howell
- Cole Unsworth
- Morgan Macrum
- Janet Jolley
- Lexi Snover
- Cathi Olsen
- Aubrey Olsen
- Heidi Wise
- Melissa Coles
- Inyoung Cha
- Dennis Winger
- Angie Garrett
- Valerie Larkin
- Karen Smithson
- Crystal Sharkey
- Susan Bockelmann
- Megan Burt
- Julie Brown
- Jennifer Malan
- Vicki Bell
- Melissa Jolley
- Jessica Urquijo
- Sadie Wagstaff
- Bethany Winger
- Holly Stewart
- Mallory Winger
- Erica Okey
- Marianne Stephenson
- Laurie Gilmore
- Trisha Norman
- Jess Hunsaker
Donated Items
- "Family Fun" Basket-- Cody and Amy Anderson
- $100 Gift Certificate for Mary Kay--Amy Green
- 2 hours of labor on ANY repair--Roadrunner Transmission
- 'Find a Grove' framed picture and CD--Tyler Smith Family
- Hoyt Bow, accessories, and clothing--Jolley Family
- Liahona--David Trammel
- Sword of Laban--David Trammel
- 1,000 off commission buy or sell--Homes by Hulls, Michelle Hull
- $50 in Cookie Lee Jewerly--Devanie Stout
- (2)"Portable Fun Basket"--7" Portable Digital LCD TV and snacks--Carlos and Kim Ornelas
- $20 Gift Card, Timbermine--Shannon Clarke
- $50 Gift Card, Gardiner's Sew& Quilt--Jeany Campbell
- (4) bowling games and shoe rentals--Boondocks
- (4) rounds of miniature golf--Boondocks
- Gift Certificate for a Bleach Tray Kit, Ben Lomond Dental--Shannon Clarke
- One year membership to Lil Audrey's Health Spa--Lil Audrey
- Photography session--MJ Morgan
- (6) sets of feather earrings
- (3) $20 Gift Certificates for Polka Dot Pantry
- (2) $25 Gift Certificates Lee's Mongolian Bar-B-Que--Your Way Insurance
- $100 in Gift Certificates for Windy's Sukiyaki--Sono Farnsworth
- (2) $5 Gift Certificates--Farr's Fresh Riverdale
- Hand painted sleigh--Eileen Barnard
- One hour massage--Eva Persson
- (2) Felt flower pillows--Rikki Minnoch and Wendy Oullette
- Stair master, Elliptical, (3) desks with chairs--Mountain Land Physical Therapy
- Kobalt 43 pc. Professional Hex/Star Set &Kobalt 63 pc. Mechanic's Tool Set--Lowes--Harrisville
- $20 Gift Card--Chili's-Harrisvile
- (3) Purses, Full set of acrylic nails--Denise Taylor
- Quilt and baked items--Arave Family
- Necklace and Earring Set--Mrs. Benhard
- $20 Gift Card--Iggy's
- CMR leather cuff bracelet--Caroline Rocha Designs (CMR)
- Christmas Basket--Charlotte Brandley
- Pet cat dish dish set w/placement--Donna Pratt
- Fisher Price Medical Kit , collapsable fruit basket and Tile Twist game--Jeanette Sharp
- (2) Tile Twist board games--Nathan Sharp
- "Santa's Treasure Chest"--Cindy Warnick and Sue Crosland
- Baby girl Hallmark Scrapbook Album w/ all the accessories--Ciny Warnick and Sue Crosland
- (2) Shampoo, (2) Conditioner, (2) Styling products, (2) cut and color gift cards, (2) facial gift cards--Salon Tantrum
- Bath Basket--Aldridge Family
- Movie Night Basket--Aldridge Family
- (2) $15 Gift Certificates--Roosters
- Dental implant--Lakeview Dental
- X-Box Kinect--Summit Orthopedics
- (2) Minky Couture blankets baskets
- 1 hour massage--All HealthKneads Massage
- Photo Session--My-Style Photography
- $100 Mary Kay Gift Card
- (3) Signature Service Oil Changes--Jiffy Lube
- 12 month membership, gym bag, t-shirt--Planet Fitness, Ogden
- (2) Memory Foam Pillows--My Mattress, Logan/Harrisville
- Skateboard, helmet, and $50 skate pass--Crossroads Skatepark
- $100 Gift Certificate in portrait services--Masterpiece Images
- "Mom" apron--Embroidered Envy
- (2) Consecrated Oil Vials-Walnut and Pink dyed box elder burl--Mike's Woodwork by Design
- $25 Gift Card--Costco
- 1 night stay--LaQuinta Inns and Suites, Layton
- Winchester Super X Pump (SXP), Black Shadow, 12 ga., 28" barrel length, 3" chamber
- Christmas Lap Quilt--Marilyn Hartshorn
- Baby blanket, burp cloth, bibs (crotched around the edges)--Delayne Dewey
- (2) $75 Gift Certficate--Canyon Sports
- REAL Salt Lake Package: Mesh Bag, Flag, Scarf--Soccer Connection
- Signed Volleyball and autographed picture with T-shirt--UofU volleyball team
- (2) $10 Gift Cards--G4G Ogden
- Pro Tec Skateboard Helmet and Sector 9 Slide Gloves--performancelongboarding.com
- (2) Longboards--Ek Shaffer
- (10) day passes--Roy Aquatics Center
- Picnic Basket--Kelly Carter
- Book Readers Basket--Kim and Kelly
- Kitchen Basket--Kim and Carlos
- (2) Four foot oversized wall clocks (Personalized)--Wendy Dimick
- Cat Gift Basket--Animal Care Vet Hospital
- Dog Gift Basket--Animal Care Vet Hospital
Cash Donations
- $100--Sterling and Lisa Bingham
- $5,000--Anonymous Gift--Friend of Tyler Smith F2TF
- $140--Lynn Tubbs (Balloons)
- $500--Susan Nelson
- $10--David Hatch
- $546.90--Balloons
- $40--Katie Pettey
- $501--John Hyde Purser Family
- $20--Brunn Family
- $20--Kevin and Michelle Bingham
- $10--Jamie and Brandi Arave
- $22.32--Jar at the Community Center
- $500--Out of the Woods Custom Cabinetry, INC.
- $20--Peggy Wilkie, Aspen, CO
- $300--Homes by Hulls, Michelle Hull
- $500--Energy Savers Insulation
- $20--Lloyd and Linda Miller
- $50--Lori O'Dell
- $20--Amber Coffin
- $100--Dick Kearsley Sevice Center
- $350--Scott and Danece Fickett
- $25--Dustin and Onexis Delair
- $300--Page Drywall
- $50--Chris and Nadine Jensen
- $500--Energy Savers Insulation, LLC
- $5--Lenore Knowles
- $112--Country Pines Retirement Community
- $100--Jenny Greenwell
- $10--Elena Lutz
- $50--Margaret Peart
- $100--Dixon and Julie Hyde
- $100--Patt and Noma Patterson
- $100--Lanny Smith
- $100--Engberg's
- $50--Russell Pettey
Comments
If you would like to give words of encouragement to Brandon, please do so below!
I am so proud to call you a friend. Your strength and courage has been and inspiration and will touch people for years to come. I am excited about your event and the chance to see that great community in Syracuse come out in droves to help you!
Love,
Becky
I have been touched hearing of your story and your friendship with Tyler Smith. You are touching lives in ways I am sure you cannot imagine!!! I will be helping with your event in anyway I can!! Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts as you battle on and show us all what an amazing spirit you are. Gob Bless you...always! xo Sue
Thanks for this opportunity! You guys are awesome!!!
Love Holli
i am at our old school from elementary and i donated 47 dollars to you i hope that my donation really helped. and that you will get better soon!
It is with a heavy heart that I am unable to be around to lend any support to you and your family. It is at times like this that being in the Military really takes its toll on me. I do wish I was able to be there and lend a hand. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am amazed at your courage and determination thru all of this. I hope you get better soon. Love your cousin
HM3 Austin Spencer USN
This mike silve i would like you to come hunt new mexico .
I see you have been hunting and i dont no if you bag a big buck
but i no a few people in nm and we can get you a deer tag or a elk
or a 1 time oryx tag . I would love for you to come hunt .
If you could give me a call 505-862-1764 . we can make this happen
Thanks lost-in-the-woods
I love you all so much and I hope that the spirit is constantly with you. I am sorry that I haven't had the chance to come love you guys in person, but I'm cheering for you and more importantly, praying for you. I know that through the love of an Elder Brother who suffered greatly for all of our pains, the Holy Ghost can keep you company even when I and others cannot. I love you.
We are so happy to have been able to get you the one thing you want most! When Daniel told me what he was planning to do, it literally made me cry! You are such a strong person! I know you can make this! Remember to take lots of pictures on your hunt in Arizona! Daniel and I are rooting for a huge buck to put the rest of the Jolley family to shame! Love you lots!!!
I have not stopped crying for the last 5 minutes. I dont know you but I care. I will be sending a donation and will plan on supporting all of your fundraising efforts. I will make sure this cause gets passed around all of our facebook pages and emails. You have an army behind you....and more troops are joining in to support you every day buddy. Keep it up and never pass a chance up to kiss your momma. See ya soon bud.
Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and wishing the best for you, and your family. Your Bluff Ridge family is behind you all the way.
I just want you to know that even though I don't know you, you have touched my heart, and I would love to help. I will put out a jar for donations on your behalf. We at Syracuse Dairy Queen will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless you and your family.
My heart goes out to you for all the strength and stamina you have shown through this chapter in your lives. This is a chapter that will continue to make your stronger, not only as a family but also by bringing your community together. Kudos to you for that. My Mom (who was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer this past spring) said to me recently--"I Know your Hands Hurt, But Keep Hanging On!" I believe you have the heart and strength to do so, and I expect to see a whole new wonderful chapter written in the near future! Prayers, Capes, Love and Bug Hugs!
Darlene Petersen
PS. I am a friend of your Aunt Amanda's C:
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