We need your Help! Tommy Hare, age 7, needs your support. Please Read

[Capt. Mike]

Tommy Hare is Bob Hare AKA "Hareball"'s nephew.
He is also my nephew-in-law. This is a sad, horrible situation for such a young boy to be faced with.

Here is his story:

THOMAS RYAN HARE was born on August 6, 2002.  He is the first son of Tom and Dawn Hare. He has a younger brother Dean Patrick who was born on February 4, 2004.  He and his brother are very close and get along great (most of the time) Tommy just turned seven years old.

Tommy just finished Kindergarten this past school year at Horbelt Elementary School in Barnegat, NJ.  He loves going to school and made lots of friends.  He enjoys playing soccer and T-ball with his friends.  Lately he has been a big fan of video games - he loves to play the Wii with his brother, Nintendo DS and his PSP.  Mario Brothers and Sonic are his favorites among others!  He also likes to color, do puzzles, play with Bakugan, X-Men/Wolverine toys, and anything to do with animals and dinosaurs.  He wants to be a veterinarian when he grows up so that he can help all animals.

This past Summer has been a nightmare for the family as Tommy started complaining of pain and developing a slight limp.  After many doctor visits and tests Tommy was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Neuroblastoma.   He is currently being treated at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia where he is undergoing chemotherapy with a complete road map of scheduled treatments and surgery to come.  The doctors have an aggressive form of treatment that will take place over the next several months and we have faith and confidence that he will respond well to the treatment and be healthy again very soon.
The family would like to thank everyone for all of their support during this difficult time.  Words cannot express how grateful they are to everyone for everything they have said and done for them.

Tommy and his family are going through some hard times as you could only image. The medical treatments and travel are not only physically and emotionaly challenging, but it brings with it a huge financial impact. This is where we can help. So please show your support and "TEAM UP FOR TOMMY" by joining us for this benefit dinner on October 17th. ALL money from ticket sales and raffle drawings will go directly to the family. The dinner and raffle prizes are being donated by generous local businesses.

Benefit Dinner to be held October 17th at Saint Mary’s Church in Manahawkin.
Doors open at  5:30pm. Dinner from 6-9.  Raffle Drawings will start 7:00pm

We will be having prizes and gift baskets along with a 50/50 drawing…
Please save the date and join us in support of Tommy Hare and his family, so that we can help them when they need us the most!

This dinner is being sponsored by family, friends, and local  businesses. Hopefully you will join our team in support of Tommy!

   Tickets: Adult $25.00 Children -Ages 4-10  $12.00  3 yrs and under are free!
RSVP: Mike Platti (609)709-0695 by October 4.  Limited tickets sold at door . Directions To Saint Mary's Church

For more info or to make a contribution, please visit www.tommyhare.com

Tommy Hare Foundation

If you can not attend and would like to make a contribution please do so by mailing it to:


Mike Platti
120 Lake Medford Lane
Mystic Island, NJ 08087

Make Payable to Tommy Hare

[Bucktail]

Put me down for two Mike.  My wife and I wish for a speedy recovery for Tommy and for strength to his family as they go through this challenging time.

Nobody should have to worry about money when faced with a situation such as this.

[Capt. Mike]

Bob THANK YOU! 
This is a big help!
I hope that a others will follow.

[joesfishinproblem]

hi all not many of u know me here but i am a plug builder..due to work sche i will not be able to attend but i will donate a matching set of plugs a pencil popper and a Lil neck to be auctioned off at the dinner....i will send them along with bucktail...all money bid will go to the Lil guy...thanks jfp

[CapBob]

Mike

Cannot express enough me hopes and wishes for Tommy in a speedy recovery.

I would like to donate a full day Charter for the event, that I can in a small way help.

Sent you a PM

Gods Speed to Tommy and his family.  

PS Mike could not send PM your box is full, call me Sunday after 4 PM 848-218-2425

[Hotrod]

My Wife and I will be there.  Wife will put together a basket to auction Off.  This is a tough one.. Great Little kid there.. and thank you guys for all you can do.

[dreamsfloatjoe]

Prayers going UP!

[Capt. Mike]

Thank you Capt Bob that is a very nice gift. That will defiantly raise money.


Thank you Joe for your gifts they too will help and raise money for the family.

Rod thank you again for all your help and contributions.

Paul thank you for your generous donation, the family sure can use it.

Thank you, to every one else for your kind thoughts and prayers.

[bugmannj]

Dealing with cancer is horrible enough,but at that young age is unthinkable. Having survived it myself, and My wife with lung cancer I know first hand what the family is going though. I will not be able to attend the dinner, but if you give me a mailing address I'll send a donation. Our prayers are with You and the family.
Larry

[Capt. Mike]

Dealing with cancer is horrible enough,but at that young age is unthinkable. Having survived it myself, and My wife with lung cancer I know first hand what the family is going though. I will not be able to attend the dinner, but if you give me a mailing address I'll send a donation. Our prayers are with You and the family.
Larry

Hi Larry,

Thank you for your support.

Please send to:

Mike Platti
120 Lake Medford Lane
Mystic Island, NJ 08087

Make Payable to Tommy Hare

Thank you again

[ped579]

Hi Mike, it was great talking to you this morning.  As always our prayers are with Tommy.  If there is anything else I or we can do just ask.  If they need a ride into Philly don't hesitate to ask.  Now with the weather getting nasty and winter is just around the corner I and others have 4X4's that can go just about anywhere, all you need to do is ask my friend.

Thoughts and Prayers

Paul and Family

[Pfishingruven]

I will not be able to make it, as I have a prior engagement around the same time that evening.  However, we would still like to make a donation...a basket to auction off at the dinner.

Our thoughts are prayers are with Tommy and his family and friends.  We wish the best for him and a healthy recovery.  This is certainly a parents' worst nightmare...having a sick child!

Best wishes,
Matt & Family

[Hotrod]

You Guys are the Best

[hareball]

Thank you so much everyone! Little Tommy has been putting up a very good fight and hope it continues. The support from family and friends have been great and we are so thankful to have such great people surrounding us.

[PeggyLee]

My family and I will keep Tommy and his Family in our prayers.
Our check will be mailed to the address posted.
Tell the little guy to stay in the fight.

[Capt. Mike]

Thank you Pfishingruven, and Peggylee for your donations!  This is a big help for Tommy and his Family.

[Hotrod]

 

[Capt. Mike]

Paul I received your generous donation in the mail yesterday for little Tommy. Thank you very much for that, it will be a great help towards the expenses. 

[ped579]

Its the least we can do Mike. Like I said before if there is anything we can do especially rides into Philly just say the word.

[Capt. Carl]

Our thoughts and prayers are with Tommy!

Capt. Mike,
pm sent on what i can do for you all.