Christopher is 11 years old. In February of 2009 he had brain surgery to remove a tumor that was causing him to have seizures and was threatening his life.
Background Story
Christopher is 10 years old. In July of 2007 he lapsed into a moderate coma. When the Dr came into his room and asked us to step out, that is when our world was turned upside down
**He told us Christopher had a mass on his brain, and showed us on the MRI. We later learned he had also suffered a small stroke. We waited 3 long months to get in with a specialist in Columbia, where he was given his diagnosis. He was started on anti seizure medication and we were sent home while they made a decision about operating. We went back on December 21, with the hopes of Christopher having the operation, only to be told there was nothing they could do for him there except "treat the symptoms". We came home, had the best Christmas that we could given the circumstances, then began to look for more treatment options. We contacted John Hopkins In Baltimore and they set us up with a set of Specialists in St.Louis. March 24th we met with that team of Specialists. After several tests, stays and appointments, on December 4, 2008, Christopher was turned down for surgery in St.Louis. We are now headed to Memphis to meet with some of the best Dr's in the Nation. We will not stop until Christopher is better.
-Kimberly Banks
See updates directly form Chris and his family athttp://www.caringbridge.or
**We are so blessed to have come into contact with Champions Committed to Kids.
They are an incredible organization that really invests in children's inspiration and hope.
That is priceless.
The Springfield WolfPack is looking forward to having Chris on our team.
His courage and sense of pure joy was contageous at Saturday's practice.
He's already one of the boys and told me he felt like he was at home.
It warmed my heart to hear that.
Watch for more updates, stories and pictures!!!
-Wendy Wells
Chris realizes "This is his WolfPack House"
Chris & Coaches
Chris is introduced No.1 WolfPack Player
Chris & his friends
Chris: Let's win the ball game!!!
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