Calling all Inkford Warriors!
You may have heard about one of our LHBD family members and our #InkfordWarrior campaign, but if you haven’t, I’d like to introduce everyone to Jesse Sellers. Jesse was one of our original LHBD friends and moved from our in-home program to our first building (now building B) when we opened in 2011. Jesse was diagnosed in November 2019 with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and has been fighting hard to beat his cancer diagnosis and the side effects of chemotherapy. His mom Jen, Jesse, and his grandparents have spent countless hours in the cancer & PICU unit at Blank Children’s Hospital receiving treatment, blood transfusions, and antibiotics to counteract the effects of the treatment. It’s been a bumpy road, but Jesse keeps his sidekick Inkford (his stuffed animal) with him at all times.
Our LHBD family, we need your help! If you are a part of our original LHBD crew, if you were part of the “With love from Mary’s House” family before Jesse was there, if you are currently a member of our LHBD family, I’m asking for your support. Jesse is a warrior, but I don’t want him to think for a minute that he is in this alone! Please consider purchasing a t-shirt designed and created by Jesse, our LHBD family, and the Norwalk Shop. We would love for Jesse to see that his LHBD family is here supporting him through this journey.
We are stronger together, and Jesse fights ahead of him! We will fight with you, Jesse and Jen, and we hope very soon you become a forever member of another family; the I Survived Cancer family!!!
Our LHBD family, we need your help! If you are a part of our original LHBD crew, if you were part of the “With love from Mary’s House” family before Jesse was there, if you are currently a member of our LHBD family, I’m asking for your support. Jesse is a warrior, but I don’t want him to think for a minute that he is in this alone! Please consider purchasing a t-shirt designed and created by Jesse, our LHBD family, and the Norwalk Shop. We would love for Jesse to see that his LHBD family is here supporting him through this journey.
We are stronger together, and Jesse fights ahead of him! We will fight with you, Jesse and Jen, and we hope very soon you become a forever member of another family; the I Survived Cancer family!!!
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Who is Inkford?Inkford is an octopus that Jesse chose and named to provide comfort and be by his side through treatment.
Who are the Warriors?YOU! Warriors is for all the amazing people that are behind him in love, prayers and support.
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Want to learn more about Jesse, his battle and the connection to LHBD? Check out our blog post written by our owner and director, Mary. Click here to read!
T-Shirt Fundraiser
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Click Here to order your Inkford Warrior shirt!
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With the help of The Norwalk Shop, Lil' Hands Big Dreams created a fundraiser for Jesse Paul to show our love and support! Featuring original artwork created by Jesse himself, these shirts are being sold to help raise money for the family. Whether you are apart of the community, LHBD, his school, class or organizations "In this family, no one fights alone." |
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Other Ways to Support and Connect!
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Make a DonationA collection account has been set up at City State Bank by friends of Jesse and Jenn. If you are looking to make a donation that goes directly to the family, please consider making a contribution through City State Bank in Norwalk.
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Follow Jesse's JourneyFollow Jesse's Journey and show your support along the way! Join the Inkford Warrior group on Facebook ran by Jesse's mom. |
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Contacts for More InformationMary and Brian Lil' Hands Big Dreams Child Development and Preschool 515-981-0717 [email protected] Jill Anderson Lakewood Principal Mrs. Krichau 5th Grade Teacher |