Sorry for not updating lately – but I’m happy to report that no news is good news.

Eric continues to do well during this resting period between chemo sessions (‘resting’ being the operative word). But other than extreme fatigue, he’s done very well with regards to side effects. His high spirits (and hair) remain intact. We remain humbled by – and grateful for – the continued support, donations and prayers.

Here’s a few photos from the Gala (thanks to Epic Events!!)

The Venue	We Love Eric!!	Epic Events Team
Kandis, Eric's sister	Sydney, Eric's sister and I	Prize Winner
Prize Winner	Prize Winner; Eric's cousin Alexis and Chris	Prize Winner; Eric's cousin Lourdes and Joe

Here’s the ‘We Love Eric’ Shout Out from Saturday’s Gala. I’ll post more video when it becomes available. I believe you must be logged into facebook to view it. I will see if it’s possible to get the file itself (for those 2 or 3 people who aren’t on facebook).
*warning* I suggest turning your volume down ;-()

The Events Page has been updated to include a pasta fundraiser held by the wonderful staff of St Anne’s Catholic School (who raised $455!) Thank you!

The Events Page also now includes details for The Fight for Eric Aerobathon on March 4th. So please check it out and contact Tia for more information. Get fit – and help the cause!

Oh – and I did finally manage to add the rest of the German translated pages. Sie können unter Über uns finden. (‘Found Under About Us’ according to Google Translate)

*Team Eric* wristbands will soon be on sale.

The Eric Haas Charity Fundraiser was an incredible night – and a great success!
Thanks to Mariusz, Kayla and Daniela; Epic Events – $11,000 was raised!!

I can’t quite put into words how overwhelming it was; the support and love in that room.

Dinner was great – some fantastic prizes were won. Highlights included a touching (yet funny) speech given by Eric’s sister Kandis (love you!!). And I nearly lost it when EVERYONE in the room gathered on the dancefloor – to raise a glass for Eric. Hundreds of people shouting ‘We love you Eric!’ in unison. I’ve never heard anything so inspiring and empowering. More moving than any love song could ever be. I’ll never forget it.

It was great to meet so many of Team Eric’s supporters (which I won’t name for fear of leaving anyone out). But I must thank Maria, Peter and family for the beautiful flowers for Kara and I; such a nice surprise. And Tia, who’s event I will be posting tomorrow. Stay tuned ….

Eric has seen some of the video – as well as photos posted on facebook (linked on the events page; Epic Events). He so appreciates all the work that went into this event – and is very grateful for the support. Obviously he’s sorry he wasn’t able to attend – but thanks everyone who did.

I’ll be posting a list of sponsors (who were SO generous in providing raffle prizes) – as well as some photos soon.

Thanks again to Epic Events – and everyone who made the night such a success!!

Much love
*Team Eric*

Yay! Eric has now completed his 4 day course of chemotherapy. One down – 2 to go; the next one starting March 5th.
It was a boring week (6 hours per day in a chair – comfy as it is) – but Eric, as usual, handled it without complaint.
He’s feeling relatively well so far – and is taking medication to help counteract the side effects that accompany this treatment.
Thank you for the continued support and prayers.
We hope those attending tonight’s Gala have a great time – and arrive home safely!

Eric started his first course of chemotherapy today. The plan now is to do 3 courses (over 3 months) instead of 2.
It was quite a long day – but relatively relaxed and uneventful (if not a tad boring). We arrived at 08:30 and were out of the hospital by 3:00 (stopping for a bite to eat in the cafeteria on our way out).

The next 3 days shouldn’t be quite as time consuming (as extra time was taken today with everything being explained to us, documentation/instructions provided – plus Eric chose to keep the IV line in so he won’t have to have to be jabbed every morning.

Multiple prescriptions (to combat possible side effects) have been provided – and we’re optimistic that Eric will handle the treatment as well as he has everything else thus far. Also, thanks to generous donations, he’ll be able to have the delux $3,500 anti-nausea injection on (I believe) the last day (for that price it should certainly be effective!)

Special thanks to Eric’s cousin, Lourdes Jorge from Cambridge – who hosted a fundraising buffet on February 5th – and raised over $2,400! Thanks to Lourdes – and to everyone who enjoyed a great meal for a great cause!

Thanks to all of YOU, we’ve raised approximately $45,000! Astounding!

The balance (minus the consultation fee) is in the bank – and will go towards Eric’s chemo treatment (if not fully covered by OHIP) – the tests,scans etc. to be done in Texas in March – and, if our prayers are answered, surgery!!

Our next appointment here is February 10th; when we expect to get the chemo start date.

Please continue to keep Eric in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you
*Team Eric*

We’re at the airport and will be boarding our flight soon.
Will miss the great weather but can’t wait to see our friends and families.
So long for now Texas!
(Kids you better start cleaning now 😉

Not much to report today.
The sun has finally come out – and we even did some reading poolside (though the outdoor pool is not nearly warm enough to swim in – it was still nice).
The only trip to the hospital today was to pick up Eric’s medical records etc – so we had a nice relaxing day to ourselves (to do some shopping at Target etc.)
We miss you all – and look forward to seeing everyone again (especially our beloved kids/siblings). Prepare for bone crushing hugs!!
See you soon!

*Team Eric*

This morning we met with Dr Kaseb; an oncologist with just about as much experience with Fibrolamellar as anyone in the world. Having heard many good things about him, I wasn’t disappointed. He’s given us a comprehensive chemo plan; the goal being to shrink the tumours, stabilize the disease – to the point that Dr Vauthey can operate.

Tomorrow, we head back to MD Anderson – to pick up all the reports, CD’s and pathology that we sent down for review – and for a write-up from Dr’s Vauthey and Kaseb. Once the 2 courses of intense chemo (involving a week each of hospilization) are complete, we will return to MD Anderson (tentatively in March). WHEN the response is positive, we remain optimistic that Eric will be a good candidate for surgery.

In conclusion, while we are disappointed that surgery won’t happen immediately, we have the utmost faith in the new plan.

Thanks, as always, to everyone who’s supported us along the way.

*Team Eric*

My apologies for the late update. Quite honestly I’ve been procrastinating.

The good news – the tornado watch issued for Texas did not extend to the downtown Houston area (though we did have a fantastic thunder/lightening storm and a torrential downpour). 6 inches was expected – but it blew over by late afternoon (while we were picking up some groceries at Target).

The bad news – Dr Vauthey did not give us an operation date today. He does not believe that surgery is an option for Eric right now. However, we will be meeting with Dr Kaseb tomorrow at 10:00 am. An oncologist quite familiar with Fibrolamellar, Dr Kaseb will be giving us options on how to ‘debulk’ the tumours (shrinking them to the point that they MAY be operable).

Clearly, it was not the best news we could have received – but we remain optimistic – and are eager to hear what Dr Kaseb has to offer (and better yet, how it might benefit Eric).

Your thoughts and prayers continue to carry us.
We miss you family and friends – but have no doubt that we are where we need to be.
Good night and thank you <3