09/08/2023
Three years ago, my former college roommate and now best friend, Rob Rutz (& wife Jenna), called me to share the devastating news that their 15 month old son, Lucas, had been diagnosed with Leukemia. Lucas immediately began his first round of chemotherapy at CHOP, and 5 rounds of intensive chemo and many many months later, Rob, Jenna, and Lucas received the great news that the cancer was in remission. Despite seemingly overcoming this nightmare, in June of 2022 Lucas’ Leukemia relapsed.
Treatment started once again with more chemo, leading to a stem cell transplant on September 2, 2022. Since the transplant, Lucas’ health has improved with each day and he is now a healthy 4 yr old little miracle boy. In Lucas’ honor, and to participate in Childhood Cancer Awareness month, Casey and I will be walking in this year’s CHOP Parkway walk and run. We are hoping to raise some money on behalf of Lucas’ team, “Lucas the Brave”, to donate to cancer research and families affected by this life changing diagnosis.
Rob, Jenna, and Lucas have been through more challenges than most of us can even fathom. I know every dollar and ounce of support would mean the world to them. If you’re able to contribute, please visit (& share) the link below (& in my bio) to donate any amount you can.
Please keep the Rutz family in your prayers as they get back to a normal way of life and enjoy every moment with their incredible little boy!
https://chop.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=135248
