Run with Hope, Run for Hudson #keeponrunning
Hudson and his family during the first days they learned of his tumor.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2021
The youngest son of the Lee family, Hudson, a sophomore in high school, has been diagnosed with a very rare form of brain cancer. An avid runner with a great love for Cross Country, he celebrated his 16th birthday on January 17th 2021 by running 16 miles in the cold weather! Three days later he told his parents that he had been struggling with a headache over the past several days. Within 24 hours, he was seen by his pediatrician who scheduled an MRI for the next day. On January 21st, the MRI confirmed their worst fears, a brain stem tumor.
On Tuesday, January 26th, a biopsy was conducted so doctors could determine the best course of treatment. Hudson’s parents and doctors at Dayton Children’s worked with specialists in the local region in hopes of finding a clinical trial where he could be placed. On Thursday, February 4th, he was transported to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio for further evaluation. Specialists determined that due to the severity of Hudson’s situation he did not currently qualify for the clinical trials they were hoping for, and the best plan of action was for him to begin a six-week course of radiation therapy to stabilize and hopefully shrink the invasive tumor. At this time the plan is for Hudson to stay at Dayton Children’s while being transported daily to Cincinnati for treatment. On Wednesday, February 10th, doctors completed the SIM, necessary for radiation mapping. The current plan is that Hudson will begin radiation on Tuesday, February 16th.
Hudson has been hospitalized continuously since January 21st with the expectation that he will be unable to return home for the foreseeable future due to feeding and breathing concerns, and his inability to move or communicate verbally anymore. For anyone who wishes to support the family with their rapidly increasing medical bills, it is incredibly appreciated.
Hudson’s family is only thinking positive thoughts and ask that you do the same for him. For those of you that know Hudson… you know he is sweet and kind, has an easy smile and laugh, and you know that he is a fighter! In his first days at Children’s as he lay in his hospital bed with the fresh knowledge he had a brain tumor, the question Hudson wanted answered was, “When can I run again?”
Please pray for his family’s strength and Hudson's recovery. They can use all the prayers and good thoughts you can give. Specific prayers at this time would be for Hudson to remain strong while he awaits the radiation, for his breathing to stabilize, for the tumor to cease growing, and for doctors to be able to map a successful course of treatment. Thank you for keeping the Lee Family close to your heart during this devastating time.
Hudson is trooper of epic proportion but needs your prayers and positive encouragement during the weeks and months ahead.