Win a Gold Tone EC1 Openback Banjo and help a child with cancer

An anonymous donor has generously donated a very nice Gold Tone EC1 Openback banjo for another raffle drawing to help raise money for little "Katyra." As most of you know Katyra was diagnosed with a rare eye cancer - bi-lateral retinoblastoma earlier this year and has been going through chemo treatments. She had to have one eye removed. (Her full story can be found in the June Issue of "Silver Strings.")

Here's an update on her condition to date from her grandmother, Jodi Cornelius.

"Katyra had her 4th chemo treatment this past Wednesday and she is getting sick now. She is running a low grade fever and she's got a runny nose. Her blood count has dropped to the 400s - so far her blood count has dropped about 200 points each treatment - she was at 1000 something when she started and after her 4th one she's in the 400s.....not good. The tumor on the outer peripheral vision is almost gone - however, the one in her center vision is not responding as well. They have gone from saying the vision should be really good to they are just trying to save her vision. There is also something else in the eye that wasn't there before....they are not sure if it's another tumor or just a "fluid" pocket. Dunno when we will get any info on that. She is getting tired quick now - the chemo has finally caught up to her. However, she is still her smiling self and her new eye looks great. It's not tracking like it should but this is ok as they can work with that.

Otherwise, she's doing as good as can be expected - she hasn't lost any hair nor weight (yet) and as I said, she's a really happy little girl. Hope that part doesn't change.

Thanks much for the prayers - I know they are helping!!" Jodi"

Keep on Pickin'

Angie

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