June 1st, 2007 by: Ashley
Another painting helping patients; this time Brent Bosse
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7″ x 9″ watercolor, $70 ($10 donated to Brent Bosse’s recovery)
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After posting about fellow mountain biker, Tina Vogel, and her road to recovery after a terrible accident, I received an email from Erin Hunter of St Louis requesting a similar painting for someone in her life.
Her email delivered a sobering story:
“A very good friend of mine and my family’s, Brent Bosse, was diagnosed with cancer just last week. He is 34 years old, has a wife and two little girls under the age of 6. He went in to see the doctor last week thinking he may have an ulcer and left with the terrible news that he has cancer. They believe it started in his colon but it has spread to his liver, abdomen and lungs. We are putting together an auction in his name to help raise money for his medical bills and/or money to leave his wife (who had leukemia herself) and girls after he passes. The auction/fund raiser for Brent is being held on Saturday, June 30th in East Alton, IL…where we all grew up and where Brent still resides today.”
I’m happy to contribute and wish Brent and his family the best. I can’t image how hard this must be, especially with 2 young daughters. Good thing he obviously has wonderful friends like Erin.
3 Comments
July 2nd, 2007 at 5:29 pm
I just ran across the information about Brent. Unfortunately, the fundraiser is over. When Brent was growing up, our back yards were together. I remember how the boys helped their dad build that shed that looked like a log cabin. It was so well built, that I’m sure it is still there. I haven’t seem Brent since he was very young. I will put Brent and his family in my prayers.
June 5th, 2008 at 11:57 am
I had run across some my space sites that mentioned information about Brent while I was looking up RHS searches. I did not know what was wrong with him and found this page on a google search. I cant imagine how devistating this is to my old classmate and his family. I have been reflecting a lot on mortality in my own life. I hope that Brents condition will encourage those who knew him and others to be living a life that is right. We all make plans for the future but our roads don’t always get there, make sure you take the scenic route.
If anyone has any updated info on Brent or his family’s needs email me.I dont know how I can help but I will add him and his family to our prayers. mdhovey@yahoo.com
June 6th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Hi Matt. I will email you Erin Hunter’s email so you can follow up with her. thanks.
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