Sad news: Chad Carr entering hospice

Submitted by Quail2theVict0r on

http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2015/11/5-year-old_chad_c…

Five-year-old Chad Carr, who has been battling with a rare, inoperable form of pediatric brain cancer for the last 13 months, has started hospice care after several aggressive treatments and no substantial progress has been made in his recovery in the past few months.

In a Facebook post Wednesday morning, Tammi Carr, Chad's mother, said it was a tough decision she and her husband Jason Carr made, but after watching their son's health continue to fail, they wanted to allow him to rest more peacefully than he had been during the last year since the non-stop medical treatments began.

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boers21

November 11th, 2015 at 10:28 AM ^

As a father of two little ones, this is (As well any parent) my nightmare. I can only imagine the pain they are feeling. I wish I knew this family because I want them, and especially Chad, to know that he is a blessing on this Earth. I'm sure they already know that, but I really can't say much else. I wouldn't wish this on the my worst enemy or the most evil person in the world. Nobody should ever have to feel the pain of outliving their children.



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brettsoz

November 11th, 2015 at 10:32 AM ^

Prayers to the entire Carr family. Been following this from afar and this is truly heartbreaking. Chad will forever and always be a wolverine and a Michigan Man! Prayers little guy, stay strong to the end



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hunterjoe

November 11th, 2015 at 10:35 AM ^

Am I allowed to want to cry?  Cancer has been very close to me, some good stories but many bad.  I wish we could find a cure, but I'm not very optimistic there's one that can be had.  

 

Thoughts and prayers to the family.  I couldn't imagine this happening to one of my 2 girls.  

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Hail-Storm

November 11th, 2015 at 10:39 AM ^

Unfortunately there are a lot of tough stories like this since Michigan gets some of the toughest patients. Makes me happy every day when I know my own kids are healthy. Makes any of my other problems easy to put in perspective.

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SF Wolverine

November 11th, 2015 at 10:40 AM ^

and others who have to undergo this particular brand of awful with their child.  I hope that the kind words, acts and prayers of others can give them some degree of solace. 

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weasel3216

November 11th, 2015 at 10:46 AM ^

I feel terrible for the family. My wife's cousin was in hospice care when he lost his battle with cf. The care and caregivers are amazing people but it doesn't change the reality of the situation.

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FrankX

November 11th, 2015 at 10:58 AM ^

I am a father of a child with a terminal disease, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  Losing kids is part of our community's experience.  Devastating doesn't come close to describing it. 

We are thankful for every day we have and hope that the Carr family has as many precious moments as possible.

For those wishing they could do something, please do.  There are organizations out there that have a goal of making amazing memories for kids who happen to come with an expiration date.  Find one, volunteer or give. 

It doesn't matter if your kid has Cancer, Duchenne, cerabal palsy, or dozens of other killers, we do the best we can and a little help in making those special moments means the world.

The Michigan Coaching staff hosted our family for the Coach to Cure event at the BYU game this year and the Minnesota game last year when Chad and his family were there.  Events like that are possible because people care and act. 

Prayers for the Carr family and Fuck Cancer.

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FrankX

November 11th, 2015 at 1:44 PM ^

Thank you for asking.

Hopekids.org is a great one around here.

They have all kids of events and bring families together in with others in the same boat.  They will rent theatres out for first run shows.  They clean the theatre out to reduce the chance of catching an infection because many of the kids on Chemo are immune compromised.  They get tickets donated to local events.  We got to go Trick or Treating in the Mall of America with Kevin Love a couple years ago.

Children's hospitals will have lots of information on local groups.

Most rare/childhood diseases will have an organization that will have opportunities.

Sometimes, the most appreciated thing is dropping off a gift card for Applebees to a group that can get it to a family.  Can't underestimate the value of not having to cook dinner some nights.   

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LSAClassOf2000

November 11th, 2015 at 11:09 AM ^

That's very sad news - I cannot imagine what the Carr family is going through right now, but thoughts go out to them in a very difficult time. 

Also, cancer can bite the big one. Going to donate to the Chad Tough Foundation again today.

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JoeFink

November 11th, 2015 at 11:13 AM ^

My first post- I had tears in my eyes after reading this, having lost my own family members to cancer recently.  That boy went through more than anyone should have to endure, especially a child.  My heart goes out to his family.

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MaizeAndBlueWahoo

November 11th, 2015 at 11:32 AM ^

I hope and pray I never have to make a decision like this.  The world just ain't ever gonna be right until there's no such thing as adorable little kids with shitty fucking diseases.  I pray for whatever relief and strength the Carr family can find in what promises to be a very tough holiday season.

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jmblue

November 11th, 2015 at 11:38 AM ^

Awful.  A little while back it seemed like things were slowly improving, but apparently not.  My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

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