Liam McGuire (7 years old)

Liam is 7 years old and was diagnosed with a rare chromosomal form of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in January 2011. He is currently undergoing treatment at Stony Brook University Hospital. Liam’s family lives in Shoreham, New York. His parents grew up in the Shoreham-Wading River (SWR) school district and have lived in the community for over 30 years. Liam attends 1st grade at Briarcliff Elementary School. He plays soccer in Father Joe’s Soccer League. He also plays lacrosse, basketball, and runs track as part of the SWR Community Programs. He takes karate classes in Shoreham. Liam and his family belong to the parish at Saint John’s Catholic Church in Wading River.

Liam’s treatment involves an aggressive chemotherapy regimen and he may possibly require a bone marrow transplant. The McGuire’s must now travel in search of a children’s oncology hospital in which they can consult with doctors about treatment for this rare type of Leukemia. Liam’s parents work full-time. His mother must now stay home to care for Liam and this has put a significant financial burden on the family.

The family of Liam and “Friends of Liam” thank you for your love and generosity.

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Kaitlyn Suarez
Kaitlyn Suarez is a senior at the Shoreham Wading River High School. In May of 2008, at the age of 15, Kaitlyn was diagnosed with Stage 2A Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Kaitlyn agreed to become part of a study at her treating facility, Stony Brook University Hospital, Oncology Center, in order to be able to help others with her disease. Unfortunately, the three rounds of chemotherapy were not enough to beat her condition. In October of 2008, Kaitlyn had a reoccurrence and needed to start chemotherapy again followed by radiation treatments. Kaitlyn’s was in full remission for two years, but in November 2010 cancer returned. With ever impressive determination and perseverance Kaitlyn is currently waging another battle with cancer. She had a bone-marrow transplant in March 2011, and her doctors are very confident about her future.
From the start of her life adventure, Kaitlyn has taken on a positive attitude. She was instrumental in raising funds to make a Teen Room at Stony Brook Hospital where she was treated and in a fund raising event for a 15 year old boy with Leukemia, that she met during treatment. Kaitlyn has high hopes of medical advancements for the fight against cancer.  Kaitlyn is well aware that the success of her treatment is from those that have fought before her and it is her life long ambition to be part of the future successes.
The SWR Community stands beside her in this fight. We stand ready to help, but ever confident that this amazing young lady will win this battle….and the war. 

Thanks to these businesses who purchased ads in the 2011 Roster Journal so far... As of April 29, 2011

• 2nd Grade Community Programs Lacrosse team
• 3rd Grade Community Programs Lacrosse team
  
• 4th Grade Community Programs Lacrosse team
  
• 5th Grade Community Programs Lacrosse team
  
• 6th Grade Community Programs Lacrosse team
  
• 7th Grade Community Programs Lacrosse team
  
• 8th Grade Community Programs Lacrosse team
  
• Baisley Family
• Brosco Family
• Gersbeck Family
• Giocomin Family
• Hickey Family
•  Palazzotto Family
• Malave Family
• Mahoney Family
• NATCA
• Riverhead PBA
• S&S Complete Landscaping
• Savinos
• Southampton Village PBA
• Suffolk County PBA
• Suffolk County Police Conference
• Bob Vlahakis
• Pete Vlahakis
• Go Green Environmental
• Tommy's Place
• Wading River Pizza
• Kessell Collission Corp
• Trident Partners
• North Shore Sprinkler
• Cow Palace
• Precision Irrigation
• SWRWeekly.com
• My Butcher
• Pool Palace
• Lacrosse Position Camp 
• The Power Shaft
• Regency Forest
• Wading River Pizza
• Wading River Health Club
• Pool Palace
• My Butcher
• Greek Island Diner
• East End CLeaner
• Wading River Vetinary
• Bagel Buddies
• Sound Garden Nursery
• Pet Connection
• Deli @ Wading River
• Thirsty Cellar Wine and Liquor
• In Line Skate - Mt Sinai
• Councilwoman Jane Bonner
• Whitmore's Landscaping
• Rich Johannesen
• Sweets and Scoops
• Fortes Florist
• Phils Restaurant
• Allstate Wading RIver
• Cut and Company - Shoreham
• Constant Cravings - Wading River
• The Higgins Family
• The Bates Family

Linda just finished the Lax Out Cancer program and it looks great. It generated $7,475! Our goal is $20,000 - we're almost half-way there and we haven't sold any food, raffles, t-shirts, or collected the $2.00 at the gate yet!

This is from Liam's facebook page and wanted me to share it with everyone.  Our team surprised Liam at his house on our way to the Comswogue game.  The photo is of our 4 captain's and entire team presenting Liam with a Hofstra jersey  and Stony Brook poster signed by their respected teams. In return, Liam gave the captain's his helmet and asked that they bring it with them to every game. 
 

Liam is a very courageous young boy and is inspiring to all that meet him. The sad news was when his dad texted me during our game telling that they were rushing Liam back to the hospital with a high grade fever. He has a zero white blood count. Tomorrow morning he is scheduled for a spinal tap cemo treatment (all day). 


This is from Liam's dad:
The McGuire family would like to say an extra special thank you to Tom Rotanz , the coaches and the entire varsity boys lacrosse team for making my son an honorary captain of the team. They have been behind us since day 0 and have kept us moving forward. As we cannot attend every game, captain Liam is there in spirit and says he wants the team to 'Just Win.' Again, a million thanks go out to coach and the boys for being there for us and lifting our spirits at a time where we need it the most. Liam, Matt, Sara and Kerrin


Go Liam!

Coach Rotanz