Sad Update on Noah Biorkman

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5-year-old Noah Biorkman died after battling cancer, receiving support from thousands By Jessica Nunez | MLive.com November 24, 2009, 7:55AM Noah Biorkman, 5, died on Monday of cancer. He received more than on million cards from people around the world showing their support.Noah Biorkman, the 5-year-old South Lyon boy who captured the nation's attention early this month, died on Monday after battling cancer for nearly three years. In early November, Noah's mother Diana mother posted a request for Christmas cards to help her son celebrate the holiday early. She knew he wouldn't make it to the end of December. Noah was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma in 2007, when he was 3 years old. He went into remission, but then relapsed in September 2008. After Diana'a request, which got picked up on social media sites like Facebook and Reddit, thousands of people from around the country and the world began sending cards and small gifts to the Biorkman home. The family celebrated Christmas on Nov. 8, but the cards kept coming. According to a statement released to WDIV yesterday by Diana Biorkman, more than one million cards eventually arrived at their home for Noah. In the statement, Diana also thanks everyone for their support, and now hopes people can continue giving in honor Noah, but this time in the form of donations to cancer-related organizations. Here is her statement: WDIV, Nov. 23: "Scott and I, along with our families, would like to thank everyone for the continued support over the past few years during Noah’s illness. As most of you know, Noah has received more than 1 million Christmas cards over the past few weeks. The outpouring of love and compassion has been remarkable and we are extremely grateful. We are now asking for everyone please respect our privacy during this very difficult time. The funeral services will be for family only. We are asking that instead of sending cards and flowers to Scott and me; please make a donation in Noah’s name to either of the organizations below. With your donation, Noah’s legacy will live on for many years to come, if not forever." The organizations she chose are the Department of Pediatrics and Oncology at the University of Michigan and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan. You can find address information for the organizations at clickondetroit.com. http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2009/11/noah_biorkman_died_on_monday.html

Here is a story about Noah that I think you might like to read... http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2009/11/thousands_send_early_christmas.html

Please note address change... Noah Biorkman c/o Scott Biorkman 3480 Petosky Way Milford, MI 48380 http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/medical/biorkman.asp

Hi SHerry I tried to call you tonight when I got home from work.. Left you a voice mail. Here are my thoughts on this... Considering that this family is having Christmas early, sad to say, I doubt that Noah will be playing with any toys. The little guy sounds like he is pretty sick at this stage. If people want to send $$ to help this family with expenses, that is what I am going to do! Thank you for sending this on to your groups!! I will try to get in touch this weekend!!

Kristi....people are asking me....can they also send other things such as gifts, money, ect??? Thanks! Sherry

I forwared this to my Raider Booster club, my Facebook, and my e-mail contacts as well.