* Special Request to our ISOP Family *

January 26, 2012

Hi everyone,

My email tonight isn't related at all to our Scoli journey. Rather, it's asking

if you have a little spare time, could you put a card/letter in the mail to a

family who just lost a 5 yr old son to neuroblastoma.

Little Cole Stoddard was 3 yrs old when he was diagnosed with cancer in June of

2010. His mom, dad, twin brother Troy and sister Tara all began their journey

of support, encouragement and sacrifice as they fought to save his life.

Unfortunately, heartbreak came this past weekend and mom updated her

CarePages blog announcing Cole lost his battle... " I pray that I have helped

families to slow down and enjoy their lives together. A hug, a book read, a

smile, a lunch date, a school party attended, a simple " I love you " said. If I

have helped you to see the importance of giving your child the time they

deserve, it was worth sharing our story. " " On the night before he passed

struggling for each breath Cole looked up ... and repeated twice, " Smile, Be

Happy! " " ... " Yesterday morning I held Cole in my arms while Tony held his hand.

Cole was comfortable and calm as his heart rate slowed. He peacefully went to

Heaven... Cole taught us all to treasure each and every moment with our children

and to always smile and be happy... "

The family buried Cole today..

While they struggle through these unimaginably difficult days, all she has asked

is if people would keep her other two children in mind, 9 yr old Tara and 5 yr

old Troy. They love letters in the mail (which were pouring in during all the

family hospital trips) and she would love the kids to receive happy & silly

cards that might even have notes and pictures from people around the world.

Our group is so always supportive, I thought some of us may have time to make

some little kids days just a bit brighter. If you have time, please send to:

Stoddard Family

Tara Stoddard (9 yrs)

Troy Stoddard (5 yrs/Cole's twin)

4 Settlement Road

Sandown , NH 03873

Thank you all so much!

Leigh (Noah's mom)

6th Mehta cast @ Boston Children's

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