Last week the CrackBerry family received some sad news. Ryan Blundell, long time CrackBerry writer, let us know that his son Keian was diagnosed with Leukemia. We were all deeply saddened to hear this and of course asked what we could do to help. Friends hosted a local fundraiser for the Blundell's this past weekend, but for those of us who couldn't attend, a PayPal account has been setup for anyone looking for a way to help. Obviously we don't typically post things like this, but Ryan is a dear friend of CrackBerry and we'd love to help out his son and family any way we can.
If you are willing and able, you can send along donations of any amount via PayPal to kisses.for.keian(at)hotmail.com.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Blundell family.
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BBA Brian Jul 17, 2012 at 9:42 am
will be a pleasure to help.... firing off to paypal now!
KelownaAlex Jul 17, 2012 at 9:47 am
wishing your family all the best Ryan.
Malachi.2.15 Jul 17, 2012 at 9:52 am
Prayers for Keian and the family!
mehofmann Jul 17, 2012 at 9:56 am
I live in Memphis, TN. His family should absolutely contact St. Jude's Children's Research Center. It is the BEST IN THE WORLD. No child will ever be denied care because of inablity to pay. I believe the website is stjude.org but obviously one can search the site on the internet. Prayers are with the child and family.
trevlan006 Jul 17, 2012 at 10:10 am
thoughts are with your family. i unforchaniftly know the pain and suffering of losing a child, my daughter Angelina Elizabeth Bianco passed away just over one year ago at the age of 4 and 1/2. my only child.
life for me is no more and it will never be the same.
I will be sending a donation in, hope you are able to get the treatments and help needed.
jeffreytoronto Jul 17, 2012 at 10:12 am
Prayers and best wishes... donation sent...
rmendozat Jul 17, 2012 at 10:17 am
encouragement and very strong, speedy recovery
bonercotton Jul 17, 2012 at 10:23 am
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.
BB_Bmore Jul 17, 2012 at 10:27 am
I don't have much money as I have a family of my own but I have prayers for you and yours.
dbow27 Jul 17, 2012 at 10:44 am
Ryan, I have a 4 year old daughter with ALL leukemia. She was diagnosed just over a year ago. I will tell you, the hardest part is the first 9 months, then things will gradually become routine in your life and your childs life. Get ready for a long road ahead, ask a ton of questions, demand the answers and be supportive to the rest of your family as times can get tough. We are looking at another year and a half until we get the green light. Doctors have come a long way with the treatments and the success rate is through the roof. I wish the best to your family through this hard time.
pkcable Jul 17, 2012 at 10:45 am
Thoughts and prayers with you and your family Ryan! Donation sent!
sean000 Jul 17, 2012 at 10:46 am
Our prayers are with you! Donation sent.
rickster21 Jul 17, 2012 at 10:47 am
Donation sent... Mr. Blundell, your family will be in our prayers.
Superfly_FR Jul 17, 2012 at 10:50 am
small rivers make big oceans. Please receive some overseas positive vibes, Keian.
gradyutama Jul 17, 2012 at 10:58 am
hope the best for ur family sir...i just can give my pray...
FuzzyFish Jul 17, 2012 at 11:20 am
My thoughts are with Keian and your family Ryan. Stay strong!
elibohnert Jul 17, 2012 at 11:21 am
My prayers are with you and your family.
sf49ers Jul 17, 2012 at 11:22 am
prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery, donation sent..
teufel_hunden_ Jul 17, 2012 at 11:26 am
Hope for the best for you and your family....sent
mago72 Jul 17, 2012 at 11:38 am
Just a week ago, I received a notice that a nephew, Pedro 9 years of co-worker was in ICU in a hospital in Brazil with leukemia. In this case the recommended treatment a bone marrow transplant. I wish strength and luck to the health of Keian with a normal treatment.
To all, I recommend finding a blood bank for voluntary donation of blood, to characterize their compatibility for bone marrow transplantation. If anyone needs in the future, you may be asked to voluntarily donate their marrow (completely recomposed in 1 or 2 weeks). I did the voluntary blood donation, after the news of Pedro.
Keian Good luck and health. My prayers.
ovi08 Jul 17, 2012 at 11:51 am
I hope the best for you and your family.
berrydroidapple Jul 17, 2012 at 11:53 am
My heartfelt good thoughts go out to this gereat family. I will help late this week, when my cash flows.
doxa sub750T Jul 17, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Will be firing my funds to help shortly. I hope for the best with my best prayers.
Updated: Donation sent
Sir Miyav Jul 17, 2012 at 12:24 pm
Good luck with all. Donation sent.
Blacklatino Jul 17, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Best wishes and prayers for you and your family. I will donate soon.
guerllamo7 Jul 17, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Hey, the e-mail link does not work for me.
kisses.for.keian [at] hotmail.com.
What am I missing?
mavsguy842 Jul 17, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Please remove the email address from your post. It is written that way in the article for a reason...so tons of bots don't pick it up and start spamming that email address.
The address worked for me...donation sent.
MichealBerry Jul 17, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Best wishes. The little man is the cutest baby ever!
PN009 Jul 17, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Sent. Hugs to the little one.
PN009
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ferre_kun Jul 17, 2012 at 1:59 pm
prays and hopes for keian. may keian have a bright future, amen. i have a nephew who's been diagnosed for leukemia (after few weeks after his birth i think). i hope the dad can make/get another income to support keian. that's what my brother did.
ferre.
brent2623 Jul 17, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Thoughts and prayers for Keian! Donation sent!
G-bone Jul 17, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Prayers and hope for Keian and family...
Matt J Jul 17, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Just sent something along....
dlazaros Jul 17, 2012 at 3:19 pm
All the best for you and your family.
Donation sent.
Greetings from Greece.
imcurved Jul 17, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Ryan, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Donation sent.
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Earl_3 Jul 17, 2012 at 4:18 pm
As a fellow parent I can only imagine the helplessnes you must feel . Always remember their are people who care and are willing to share . Whether with their love or prayer. I hope this little bit helps and my families best wishes to you and yours.
pascal95260 Jul 17, 2012 at 5:41 pm
Petit soutien de la france
Dans les moments difficile un peut de soutient , don envoyé se soir Pascal
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michael l#cb Jul 17, 2012 at 6:47 pm
May g-d hear our prayers. I hope your son will be ok...
Donation sent...
Rootbrian Jul 17, 2012 at 8:34 pm
All of my most best wishes are with the entire family. Never think about the negatives, only think about and look forward to the positives. Have faith in treating it in the long term and NEVER EVER give up on love! :)
SurrealCivic Jul 17, 2012 at 8:35 pm
My father 54 years old, marathon runner and engineer, was diagnosed with ALL (Acute lymphoblastic leukemia) last year, first week of July, 2011. He received intense chemotherapy right away. It was tough, it was really difficult on my father, my mother, my brother, my family and myself. But being positive, and believing in the technology that is available these days, the process that these oncologists go through, is meant to save lives; and it does. A year later, my dad is in remission, and feels great (physically and mentally); he is continuing with his maintenance phase of his chemotherapy as this is a two year process!
The best thing I can say to the Blundell family, and especially Keian is:
Stay strong, never give up, believe that this is a process that will eventually end in success, and especially believe in the fact that technology saves lives!
robtanz Jul 17, 2012 at 9:06 pm
Thoughts and prayers for you little one.
Rub3n5 Jul 17, 2012 at 9:44 pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to Keian, Ryan and Family. Hang in there, be strong, and remember the community of people here sending our well wishes. Team Crackberry, thank-you for posting this to give us the opportunity to help out.
d-laybook Jul 18, 2012 at 1:34 am
My son was diagnosed with stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma a year and a half ago. I will definitely be praying for you guys. It's a long tough road ahead but you'll get through it. I will simply say don't be timid with the doctors. They are just people though they are doing their best. If your experience is anything like ours was, all the people in the medical profession will be great and they are open to your input.
devcellent Jul 18, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Best wishes for little Blundell.
Anyone interested in helping for such cause can check http://www.onematch.ca/
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padamssm Jul 22, 2012 at 5:46 pm
My stepdaughter was diagnosed with leukemia when whe was 2 years old. Everything was experimental then. It was a rough couple of years, but she went into remission and stayed there. She's now in her 30's, graduated from college and happily married. Expect the best for your son!