He's got the puppy!

The past few weeks have been pretty fun and exciting for Sean and his family. He celebrated his 16th birthday with friends and family at his home in Temple. He looked awesome playing volleyball and just hanging out - just like his ol'healthy self. Upon his Dr's hearing this information they were pretty stunned and impressed that he was playing volleyball - according to his Dr, most patients at this stage of the game are usually bed ridden and certainly not up for a game of volleyball - he was quite impressed with his resiliency, as are so many of us - YOU GO SEAN! Sergio has also arrived and he has been a good little puppy keeping Sean and family busy. In addition to all this he has started his sophomore year in high school with the hopes of being able to attend for full days, yet on those days where he just isn't feeling well he has the opportunity to go home - especially now that he has his LICENSE!! What awesome excitement for you Sean! This past week Sean did go to his clinical where he received platelets and his chemo injections, as of today he isn't feeling all that awesome and is at the hospital for hopefully a brief stay while they determine the cause of his fever. Keep him in your thoughts and hope for a speedy recovery and return to his second week of high school - will keep you posted.

If you're interested in adopting a puppy, check out the Second Chance Sato Rescue at www.scsr.petfinder.com

Birthday Puppy!

Sean continues to go through weekly chemo trips along with additional trips throughout the week into Boston to help keep up the blood counts with transfusions. This summer has had its ups and downs. The ups have been pretty fun - fishing trips, day at the beach, time at mom's house in Auburn along with time spent at Dad's in Temple have kept it fun. The most exciting being that he has been attending driver's ed classes so that license can be his - this has kept him motivated to get up in the morning and head out on the road. On the new computer one will find him looking at cars trying to figure out what is a good starter car for a high school sophomore along with being good on gas and keeping that "look" every 16 year old wants - be cool, look cool and stay cool. (Just keep that seatbelt on Sean! and friends! they are a pain BUT they do serve a purpose). Another exciting point is Sean is receiving a puppy for his birthday from his buddy Marc and the Sato Dog Rescue. Sergio arrives all healthy, trained and good to go on August 8th and will be sure to be a great companion as he continues through his treatments. The downs, include a few emergency trips to the hospital, a stolen gps out of the car from the parking garage while getting treatment in Boston, and the fewer smiles from Sean some days, something that he has been credited for throughout this ordeal - always smiling, but you know Sean it isn't always expected and feeling like crap isn't always a reason to smile - but it is knowing that you still allow yourself to smile that is so AMAZING!!! You keep going - laying down somedays if you have to but you keep going knowing that it may be a better day tomorrow.

Saturday Aug 2nd is Sean's 16th Birthday if you would like to send him a birthday card that would be AWESOME!!! Let's aim for 100's -

send them to

Sean Levesque

40 Brown Road

Temple, NH 03084

and remember emails are forwarded to him so send them to hugs4sean@gmail.com

Looking for a dog? Check out this site www.scsr.petfinder.com Second Chance Sato Rescue

An Annonymous Gift

Sean's 5 Day stay at the hospital for his 48 hour chemo treatment didn't go very easily... mouth sores, infection, high fever, weight loss and vomitting left Sean feeling pretty down in the dumps. Upon his return home, Sean was presented with his very own Dell Laptop. This gift came from a very special family who believe in Sean and that he will make it through. Along with the laptop he received many other necessities (from another Sean believer) that will help him stay connected: an LL Bean Monogrammed laptop backpack and an HP All-in-1 Printer. The laptop/printer will be a great asset to help him with his school work as he will begin his sophmore year at ConVal in September!!! Sean (and his family) are so appreciative of the continued ourpouring and support the receive, both locally and as far as Texas!!! Sean had to return to the hospital for his weekly clinicals on Wednesday where he received a blood transfusion as his counts were extremely low, but he enjoyed being on his laptop, "as all the other kids and adults there are always on their computers and now I CAN TOO!" Sean is holding his own while riding this horrible roller coaster and will be returning to the clinic on Friday where they will be doing a follow up on his blood counts. With summer around the corner and kids being scattered here and there (as the school district contains many local towns) a summer fund raising event is in the works - keep checking back ... we'll keep you posted!

Contact Sean Today! & Help Keep His Spirits Up!

Sean was off to Tufts Medical Center in Boston bright and early this morning. He has been admitted until at least Saturday (6/6). There he will be receiving his "in-house" chemo treatments which is part of the phase 1 cycle of his treatment. Dad packed some things and will be staying with Sean to keep him company. With every chemo treatment Sean has received it has effected his body in a different way, yet each time the doctors have informed him that this one might be the one to wipe him out a bit more than the last one - but with summer around the corner and the anticipation of driver's ed starting in July (through a private driver's ed school who has happily agreed to work around his schedule of treatments and health issues) and the possibility of doing some golfing at the Mondanock Golf Course - he has taken those lemons and turned them into lemonade! He continues to smile, which makes so many of us smile in return ~ mostly in amazement with how he is taking his whole treatment thing. The smile sort of fools us all and we forget there are the days where getting out of bed takes extra motivation, the nose bleeds come and go, the nausea keeps him from eating or wanting to but in return that makes him feel worse, and many other issues his smile hides. So, the pats on the back and well wishes have really helped him keep that smile going, he wasn't looking forward to this hospital stay (but really who would be?) but there is a way to keep the smile there - contact him today by logging on to: www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org and send him an email or ecard today!!! When you click on the site, there is a blue tool bar that has different options - the email is to the far right along with the ecard right next to it. It is fun, quick and simple to do and it means the world to Sean! Remember he is only there until Saturday so don't hesitate if you want him to know that you are thinking of him!

A Night in Derry

Calling all friends and family ~ Sean's family in Auburn are planning an evening in Sean's honor and they would like you to attend!

Where: Derry/Salem Elks Club

When: Friday, June 20th

Time: 6pm-12am

There will be a DJ along with light snacks and raffle items

Tickets are being sold in advance for $10.00 each children under 13 are free
Donations are accepted at the door.

Questions? Or to purchase tickets in advance please contact:

Lucie Gagnon 603-624-7053

or

Sylvie Hornor @ 603-622-2352 (home)

Another Successful Evening!

Saturday evening's events at the French Socialization Club was a wonderful success filled with friends and family all there to support Sean in his battle against cancer. The evening was filled with many wonderful items that were donated and raffled with dancing. Even though Sean wasn't feeling his best that night, he was there to thank everyone and if he didn't' get that chance then he would like me to let you know that he fully appreciated everyone who traveled near and far to support him and his family! All proceeds from the evening went towards his Medical Fund.

A Night For Sean

A Special benefit has been planned by the grandparents of Sean and his family. This evening will benefit the medical fund for Sean and be a fun evening out for all!

French Social Club

Lawrence, MA

May 31st

7:30pm - midnight

Entertainment, Food, Dancing, and Raffles

$12 pp or $20 per couple

Contact us at hugs4sean@gmail.com for further information