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Dear Treasure,
If you look back at the June and May notes you can see my previous notes to you. In May I told you that many, many wonderful people would help you. In June I told you that we would reach the goal of $100,000. I know how good people are when given the chance to express themselves. All I can predict now is that all these wonderful people will continue to stand behind you until you are cured. As you know, I like to play music. Someday soon I will sing for you two of my favorite songs as we celebrate all the wonderful things that have happened. The songs are entitled "I Won't Back Down" and "No Retreat, No Surrender". You are lucky to have such a great mom and sister and lots of people that "Won't Back Down" and won't retreat or surrender when it comes to making sure you are okay.
Love, Mr. Rudd
Mr. Rudd on July 2, 2006
Hi Treasure, A friend of mine sent me your website. You are a beautiful girl and you are in the BEST hands with Dr. Yakes. I know this because my son Reed was a patient of Dr. Yakes for 3 years and is perfectly healthy and AVM FREE for the last 2 years!! Dr. Yakes changed his life and he will change yours too. You will continue smiling this beautiful smile of yours and showing your incredible bravery and strength for the rest of your life. We wish you luck and hope as you continue through the process. We will check back with you as you get better~! And remember that sometimes you have to go through worse just to get better. It will happen!! Best to you, Kretice and Reed Crowson in Littleton, Colorado
The Crowson Family on July 3, 2006
Hi Treasure. We are so happy that you have raised the money that you needed for your surgery. My mom prays for you and your family and we hope that all your surgeries will be succesful and I hope to see you back at cypress next year. I miss you and I hope you feel better knowing that you have many people who love you and support you. Love your friend, Desirae.
Desirae Zepeda on July 4, 2006
HAPPY 4th of july I hope you come back soon. I will pray for you.
Love Angel
Angel Mungaray on July 5, 2006
Dear Treasure, We are extremely happy to hear that your first surgery went well and that you are doing better. We also wish you the best of luck on your next operation. We are here to support and cheer you on and we absolutely can not wait to see you get better! Take care.
Covina High ASB on July 8, 2006
Hey, Treasure! i am soooo proud of you! i know that it... well i don't know, but i can only asume this must hurt, but hold on, because we believe in you. my sister was diognosed with kowasokie syndrome, and she was cherry red, her hands peeled, her tonge swelled a bit, she had high fever, and she hurt all over. now she is 15, and goes back to the doctor tha tsaved her life to make sure she doesnot het it again. if anyone can relate to you, it's my sis. you are not alone. we believe in you, and only want you to come back here and tell us your meraculas story! if you ever need someone to talk to, or hang with, you can ask trippy for my dad's phone number! can't wait until i get to see you again!
Shae-Marie Martinez (Javany Martinez's Daughter) on July 10, 2006
I AM SO GLAD THAT THE FIRST PROCEDURE WENT WELL. AT MY STORE I STILL HAVE A SMALL COLLECTION BOX, AND I AM STILL RECEIVING SMALL DONATIONS TOWARDS YOUR FULL RECOVERY, and hope anyone in the area that stops by will still be about to give something as there are always unexpected things that come up, so a little more never hurts. Personally I have donated big already, but i am still trying to make sure everyone in Glendora or the vicinity that wishes to contribute still can, here at my place.I am usually here in the afternoon hours. Once the donations start to tricle down, I will make another check out for your cause.
NEIL OSINA on July 11, 2006
Treasure, my aunt and family wish you feel better. We were all praying for you. We want you to feel better.
love ross, ruyter,and reynders,
christina ruyter on July 12, 2006
Hey Treasure i just saying hi
(christina)
chrissy on July 13, 2006
HELLO TREASURE I THANK GOD THAT YOU ARE OK IM VERY PROUD OF YOU. IM 7 YEARS OLD AND I GO TO THE MANZANITA ELMENTERY SCHOOL AND WHEN I FOUND OUT ABOUT YOUR TURMOR I PRAYED REALLY HARD SO THAT YOU CAN HAVE ALOT OF STRENGTH CAUSE I MYSELF WOULD BE VERY SCARED IF I HAD SUREGERY. I HOPE AND I WILL PRAY THAT YOUR OTHER SURGERIES GO GREAT. DONT FORGET THAT YOU GOT THE MAN UP ABOVE THAT LOVES YOU AND HE IS TAKING CARE OF YOU ALSO DONT FORGET YOUR MOTHER AND SISTER ARE ALWAYS GOING TO BE PROTECTING SO DONT BE AFRAID AND YOU WILL SEE THAT EVERYTHING WILL BE GREAT. YOU WILL GROW UP AND BE A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY. GOD BLESS YOU
VANESSA R. on July 13, 2006
Hey Treasure! I'm happy you reached your goal for your surgeries! Aren't you excited about our dance recital tomorrow and Sunday? I know you will do great! Take care!
Arianna on July 14, 2006
Yesterday it was my cousins birthday.I'm going to be nine on August 16.Me and my cousin are a month and a day apart.I'm at my cousins house in Oceanside,near Legoland ,just a few minutes away!My sisters name is Jewell,and I'm a iceskater at Center Ice in Ontario.I have 60 cousins and 40 aunts and uncles .My great- grandfather who lived in 1845, lead under-ground rail road and did you know my great-grandfather lead Harrit Tubman to the under-ground rail road?
Aquamarine(Starlight on July 16, 2006
Hey Treasure, I hope you liked the box I gave you. See you soon.
Jessica McCarthy on July 16, 2006
I,m back ! I wrote you a letter in June at my school .I saw lots of pictures in your photo albums on the computer .Posting letters are fun to Post to you !iT'S 9.18 AT NIGHT . Ifeel so bad for you ,you are cute in all those pictures I think you dersve 10 passes to Disneyland .Iloveall your pictures .I hopeyou are notin pain.I got to go . bye
Zoe on July 16, 2006
Dear Treasure, Well its time for u to have your second treatment, and i know it will be ok. Don't worry i will take good care of smokey & widget and your fish. when u get home we will go swimming! I love u very much!!! c-u-soon Love, Auntie Lori
Auntie Lori on July 17, 2006
Hi Treasure,
I heard your story on Fox 11 news a few months ago, and have been thinking about you ever since. God has heard your prayers, and He is, and will answer them!!! You are a brave and beautiful girl, and my family and I will keep you in our prayers until you are completely well!!
To your mother: Keep holding on...God is faithful.
---The Vallatines
Angela Vallatine on July 20, 2006
Hi Treasure, my mommie told me about you and I saw your pictures on internet. I feel very sad that you have to hurt so bad. I am sick to and I hate when I feel bad. I have cancer and spend alot of time at the hospital. I miss a bunch of school too and my friends. But I like it when I get to go home and go swimming and go to dance class. I hope you get better and me and my mommie will tell Jesus to make you all better. Then someday when I am not sick no more and you are better I can come see you and we can dance together.
Isiahlee Petchers on July 20, 2006
Dear Treasure, My name is Robin Dragoo. I am a teacher at Workman School in Covina. Like so many other people in t he entire school distirct I have been praying for you and wondering how you have been progressing. It was a blessing to receive an update from Mr. Rudd today. I am happy you have been receiving treatments and will continue to pray for your recovery. I will also continue to spread the word that you need more support to finish your treatments. Good luck and God bless you. Mrs. Dragoo
p.s. that little dog at the hospital is very cute. I hope you are having fun with him.
Robin Dragoo on July 20, 2006
Hi Treasure, My name is Shannon I am 30 an i have a AVM on my tongue too. It's gotten pretty big it's under my tongue on the bottom part. I just got told today i was going to go see Dr. Yakes. So i started lookign on the internet to see about the hospital and to see if there was any information about him as a doctor, Oh my goodness are we luck to have this doctor or what. I read for only five min. and new he was great. I came across your story and felt at ease. I was hoping you could share your story with me about how it al happens. Does it hurt you know all those things as 30 year old teacher i shouldn't be scared of! :) How are you doing and how many times do you think you'll have to go do the surgeries? Do you stay over night in the hospital? My doctor here said i might have to stay due to swelling and all. So if you can help me that would be great i'd like to keep in touch we may end up there sometime together and maybe we can hang out. I am so touched i want to help you and your family so i will be looking to do that and hoping all goes well for you!! You can email me at SDAVES27@msn.com or call me at 858 208 7871 i live in san diego ca. Thanks a million and hang in there! Shannon
shannon on July 22, 2006
Treasure, I just need you to know that my prayers are with you and your family. I will do anything I can to help you with this little bump in the road. You are a very brave girl and many people right here in Covina and many miles away have been touched by your strenght and courage. Keep the beautiful smile on your face, I am sure we will all rally together and raise the money still needed for additional treatments. Say hi to your sister and your mother for me and I hope to see all of you by registration time at Las Palmas. All the best, Mrs. Gunn
Barbara Gunn from Las Palmas Middle School on July 23, 2006
Hi Treasure, I don't know if you remember who I am, but I attended New Generations church with your mom and also New Gesemethe Church. Maybe you'll remembe Emily, Ashley and Aaron. I just wanted say how brave I think you are and to send my prayers and best wishes to you and your family. And to your mom for being as strong as she is. You take care and keep smiling and continue to be strong.
Sheri McGary on July 24, 2006
Dear Treasure, I just want you to know that I am praying for you and asking God to speed your healing and bless you in every way! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. Connie Spolar, 2nd grade teacher @ Merwin on July 24, 2006
We are thinking about you, all the time. My mommy checks your website everyday.We know you need more money, so we are going to collect again. We hope everyone else does to.Smile, play, and stay strong.See you at school.
mia & jonathan l. on July 27, 2006
me and my sister amber heard about your tumer so we both took our cans in to a recycling center. We gave 9.50 to you. my sister amber is 7 I am 12 my mom couldnt give that mutch moneyshe gave 2.00 good luck jess and amps
Amber and Jessica on July 28, 2006
ur cool, may the force be with you
mike jones on July 30, 2006
Dear Treasure,
Hi, how are you? We hope you are well. We hope you are having a nice summer. I have been keeping you in our thoughts. How are the donations coming along. We hope that you are well on your way to Colorado.You will always be in our prayers. Your Friends Alexa Lopez & Stephanie Mc.Donald
Alexa Lopez / Stephanie Mc.Donald on August 2, 2006
