TREVOR TREDAWAY UPDATE LATE AUGUST!

I looked at this photo of Melinda on a rare weekend boat outing with friends and laughed so hard. Notice that Trevor 4, and Morgan 2 are asleep! Boy, if I could only sleep this well!!
To see brother and sister at play is fun and funny. Aren't they a pair?

Here's Trevor at Wal-Mart! Reminds me of myself whenever I walk into a Toy's R' Us!!
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Note from Michael: Good Morning, Everyone: On Monday, August 31st I am going to announce an exciting new way for any of you wishing to help Trevor Tredaway. Last night, Jennifer, one of my faithful colleagues who has volunteered to help me from San Antonio, Texas telephoned me and I shared that many of you want to help Trevor any way you can. You've read about him for months on this BLOG site. The question I receive most is "I wish I could help, but I don't live in Midland, Texas so what can I do?" Well, I have an answer that I will post on Monday, August 31st. Meantime, while I am awaiting word from Neurosurgeon and CNN Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, M.D. about considering a television profile story on Trevor, and my broadcasting colleague in Dallas where I lived for 21 years, Kidd Kraddick, who has a wonderful morning radio show in syndication on KHKS Kiss 106.1 FM called "Kidd Kraddick in the Morning", I will turn over my BLOG here to my dear friend Melinda Tredaway. Melinda is Trevor's mother and wife of my friend Todd. Melinda is quite a remarkable gal. She holds a graduate degree in Elementary Education and is a 6th grade Teacher. She has been caring for little Trevor at home after his diagnosis with cancer, and also for the couple's sweet little daughter, Morgan. Todd and Melinda are dear friends of mine as are Trevor's Grandparents. Here is Melinda's message this morning.

"Hello again to everyone! I mentioned in my last update that September is 'Childhood Cancer Awareness Month'. I wanted to let everyone know what Chili's is doing to raise money that will be donated to St. Jude. I contacted our local Chili's, here in Midland, to verify the information.

"On September 28, 100% of the profits will be donated to St. Jude. I believe that this is a nationwide initiative. I would encourage everyone to make an attempt to eat at Chili's on this day. Our Chili's is trying to raise money outside of September 28 as well. They are selling "ad" space on their windows to the local businesses. A small window will cost $150 to place an ad, and a large window will cost $250. They are also selling golf balls and golf towels. You can also purchase a "chili pepper" for a dollar that will be placed on windows or in the store. I was told that their goal this year is to raise $12,000 to give to St. Jude. If you don't already know, St. Jude never turns any family away, regardless of their ability or inability to pay. With Trevor, they take what insurance pays. He receives all of his medications, and they also fly him and I there for each MRI. It is a phenomenal place for families dealing with the most difficult time of their lives. If you can, please try to support the hospital that is working to save our son's life".
Much Love, Melinda

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All: Trevor has a Caringbridge website at: www.caringbridge.org/visit/trevortredaway and it would do your heart good to go over and leave a message. I cannot imagine why anyone wouldn't. If you are new to the Caringbridge website, you can read Trevor's' Story and Melinda's Journal. Click on "Guestbook" to leave a comment. New visitors: simply create a password and Voila! You can actually leave Melinda a message of Love and Supportiveness. I would argue that I have the most amazing, loving people on my Blogroll. Imagine how much your kindness in the form of a Comment on Trevor's site means to this young couple! They are so devoted to ensuring that Trevor continues on his journey of healing towards a cancer-free life. Thank you for all of your prayers, good thoughts and tender mercies both on my Blog site and your private e-mails to me.

As I receive confirmations on all aspects of "A Concert for Trevor" (our benefit concert) I will keep you updated here. Until then, God Bless You All and thank you for caring and sharing.

Love and Friendship,
Michael