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2 yr Old Menschi
The Landons are squeezing as much family fun in as they can, because come Thursday, they'll be separated. Two-year-old Menschi and mother Miriam will be off to New York as Menschi undergoes a five-month therapy to treat his Neuroblastoma: a cancer that only affects children. Although they've only raised nearly half the money to fund it, they're going on faith and the hope some helping hands will reach out.
"Hopefully we'll get there. I don't want to let money stand in the way of giving my son better odds at survival,” his mother Miriam said.
Since January, Menschi's faced chemotherapy, surgery and radiation, but cancer spots remain. After researching, Miriam believes this particular therapy will do wonders.
"Although it's a painful procedure, it actually attaches to neuro-cells, which causes some bone pain and nerve pain, I feel that it's worthwhile because for five months of treatment, if he can have a lifetime, it's worth it,” Miriam Landon said.
The family understands they have a lot of speed-bumps raising funds right now, the struggling economy, holiday season and short time frame, just to name a few. However, there's a big selling point that may win some hearts.
"They have the opportunity to save a life here,” father Shmuel Landon said.
The Landon Family of Savannah, GA
"Thank God we understand what we need to do and we're wiling to do whatever we need to do to get it done,” Miriam Landon said.
If you'd like to help Menschi get this lifesaving therapy, contact the Jewish Federation of Savannah at 912-355-8111. Tell them you want to donate to the Landon family fund.
For more information visit: http://www.thelandonfamilypage.blogspot.com/ 
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Read Comments (17) — Post Yours »
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Nov 30, 2008 at 10:50 PM chanieb Says:
Menachem Shalom Ben Miriam is the name for tehillim.
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Nov 30, 2008 at 11:15 PM Anonymous Says:
what type of treatment will he be going through and where
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Nov 30, 2008 at 11:11 PM Anonymous Says:
Everyone including myself should take upon ourselves right now, just do one extra mitzvah in his zechus. Refuah Shelaimah.
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Nov 30, 2008 at 11:30 PM Anonymous Says:
I hope the little boy has a full refuah shelaimo...
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Nov 30, 2008 at 11:29 PM BP Girl Says:
Fellow yidden, we klal Yisroel are going thru a week of mourning for the Mumbai Kedoshim. Lets open our hearts and give generously to this adorable young boy. Tzedaka tatzil mimoves. In this zchus may we never know of any more tzoros.
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Nov 30, 2008 at 11:36 PM Use Your Head Says:
This moved me to tears.
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Nov 30, 2008 at 10:49 PM chanieb Says:
TO DONATE ONLINE-1. go to www.savj.org
2. go to menu tab in left margin labeled "ways to give"
3. select "donate to a specific fund"
4. a screen will pop up asking you to fill out your contact info and donation amount
5. on the bottom of the page, select "Jewish Family Services Fund"
6. on the final page you can put in the message that this donation should go to "the Landon Family Fund"
To see Menschi in the news:
http://www.wsav.com/midatlantic/sav/home.apx.-content-articles-SAV-2008-11-30-0002.html
Tizku Limitzvos!
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Dec 01, 2008 at 04:03 AM chanieb Says:
to #2: you can read more about it on their family website. He will be at Sloan. Thank you to Vosizneias for publicizing his story.
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Dec 01, 2008 at 07:37 AM momma Says:
Im sure Chai Lifeline can help.....Also Zichron Shlomo Refuah Fund. They help in such cases.
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Dec 01, 2008 at 08:09 AM Anonymous Says:
I hope the little boy has a full refuah shelaimo...
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Dec 01, 2008 at 07:56 AM Anonymous Says:
every donation helps. don't hesitate.
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Dec 01, 2008 at 09:28 AM A Yidish heart Says:
“ Im sure Chai Lifeline can help.....Also Zichron Shlomo Refuah Fund. They help in such cases. ”
That's not the way how to react. That's a easy way out if u don't think that the family tried already then call the # and suggest or call the org ur self. But don't come and say it in such a way and make everybody cold. A fellow jew is struggling HELP them its a zechiya to give.
May hashem help us all we should never know and hear such things.
NOW GO and DONATE!!
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Dec 01, 2008 at 04:20 PM chanieb Says:
Thank you #12. They have contacted everyone. Chai Lifeline, Zichron Shlomo, RCCS, the media. Every bit helps. Tizku Limitzvos and spread the word.... and daven.
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Dec 01, 2008 at 07:10 PM Anonymous Says:
chanieb - you are right on target. They have contacted everyone and anyone including insurance people, Congressmen, Senators, and all of the Jewish tzeddakah organizations. Tizki lemitzvos. Give whatever you can and pass the message to your friends and family so they too have an opportunity to participate in hatzalas nefashos.
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Dec 01, 2008 at 07:06 PM Eeta Travis Says:
“ what type of treatment will he be going through and where ”
They are getting a treatment called 3F8 Antibody Therapy. What its supposed to do is create antibodies in the body that will attack cancer cells as they come up. The procedure will be done in Sloan Kettering.
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Dec 02, 2008 at 08:40 AM Anonymous Says:
“ Thank you #12. They have contacted everyone. Chai Lifeline, Zichron Shlomo, RCCS, the media. Every bit helps. Tizku Limitzvos and spread the word.... and daven. ”
I spoke to rccs yesterday re this case and they have NOT contacted rccs. if rccs can help there would be no need to collect this amount of money. be very careful about what you quote if you don't know!
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Dec 02, 2008 at 09:40 AM chanieb Says:
I'm absolutely livid. How dare you second guess their story? Did it ever cross your mind that RCCS wouldn't give out the names of their clients to protect their privacy? They are working with the family to get the insurance in order. I think you should read their blog. (see link at the end of above article.) Maybe it would help clarify things for you. Maybe you want to contact Bikur Cholim too, to find out if they are really coming to New York on Thursday and if they are really going to be using their apartment in Boro Park. While you are at it, call Sloan and see if they have an appointment scheduled.
If your family isn't dealing with these issues, then should be thankful. If you unfortunately have to deal with these issues, then you should be more understanding. In either case, you should be out there trying to help, not putting doubt in everyone's minds.