Heartstrings

Surgery Day.

Send prayers, thoughts and loves on over.

We love you Gage.

Save the Day 5k

Come. Run. Donate.

http://utahrunning.com/events/race/ref/Save-the-Day-5k

Our Fighter

 

During Gage's first hospital stay, he was visited by his neighborhood fire department. They made Gage an honorary Fireman, giving him his own helmet.
After being in recovery, not feeling too well, we finally got to see Gage crack a smile.

Thank you to the Firemen who took time out of their busy day to help bring sunshine to this little guy. It made all the difference.

Gage's Story

About Gage: Gage W. Thompson is a spunky, little 4 year old who loves superheroes, firemen, playing with his friends and his little sister Reese.  During Thanksgiving 2011, Gage began complaining of headaches.  The concern quickly progressed and when he began vomiting due to the pain, he was taken to the ER.  Within 24 hours, Gage went from a seemingly healthy little 4 year old to the operating table to remove, according to the surgeon, "a brain tumor of substantial size".  Uncertain of what to expect, Gage managed to beat most of the laundry list of side-effects, however a few unforeseen reactions did arise. Through 3 months of physical and occupational therapy, Gage amazed everyone with his strength and bravery and a full recovery was expected. 

On Valentine’s Day, 2012, just three months after his first surgery, Gage went back to the hospital for a routine MRI/Brain Scan to evaluate how he was progressing.  According to the doctors, and to his parent’s horror, "the tumor returned and is growing toward the brain stem".  A second brain surgery is scheduled for February 29, 2012.

Following this second invasive brain surgery, Gage will once again face the potential side-effects and endure seemingly countless hours of physical and occupational therapy, routine MRI's and constant hospital visits.  The emotional and physical stress the family is experiencing is multiplying along with mounting medical bills.

In an effort to relieve some financial stress and support Gage and his family, we are hosting a day or fundraising on April 28, 2012.

Information

Run & Roll for Gage

DATE: April 28, 2012

9:00 AM: "Save the Day" 5k: 5k Run/1 Mile Walk 
Murray City Park, 5201 South State St, Murray 84107
For Details: http://utahrunning.com/events/race/ref/Save-the-Day-5k (Day of race registration, 8:00 AM).

2:00-5:00 PM: Strike Your Support for Gage Bowl-a-thon/Silent Auction
Bonwood Bowl, 2500 South Main, SLC 84115
To pre-register: Call Bonwood Bowl at 801.487.7758

For Questions or more information:  runandroll4gage@gmail.com 

Save the Day 5k | 1 Mile Walk | Fun Run

DATE: April 28, 2012

http://utahrunning.com/events/race/ref/Save-the-Day-5k

Location:  Murray City Park, 5300 South 495 East Parkside Dr., Murray, Utah 84107

Entrance Fee: $20 Per Person (Minimum Donation)
                              $5 for children (15 and under)

Registration starts at 8:00 AM -- day of the race 
- Payment will be taken on the day of the event only.

Sign-Up List: runandroll4gage@gmail.com

 To give us an idea of participants prior to the race please let us know the following via email:

-Number of participants in your party 

-Ages of participants

-Name(s), Phone Number(s), Email(s) of participants

Payment: All payment taken on day of event

-Checks payable to "Gage Thompson Donation"

-Credit/Debit cards via Paypal at event

 -Cash 

Services:

-Donors/Sponsors to follow

Strike For Gage | Bowl-A-Thon

Bonwood Bowl (2500 S. Main Street, SLC, UT)

Lanes: 42 | Bumper Lanes: 20

Date: April 28, 2012
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
SILENT AUCTION held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Entrance Fee: $10 Per Person (Minimum Donation)

 $5 for children (15 and under)

- Includes:

-2 Games of 9-Pin No Tap

-Shoe Rental

Pre-Registration: runandroll4gage@gmail.com

-Please let us know the following via email

-Number of participants in your party (6 per lane)

-Ages of participants

-Name(s), Phone Number(s), Email(s) of participants

Payment: All payment taken on day of event

-Checks payable to "Gage Thompson Donation"

-Credit/Debit cards via Paypal at event

Services:

-The Runnin Cafe (Speedy, Hot and Homemade)

-Trophy Room Lounge

-On Tap: 6

-Bottles/Cans: 29