Kai Haug was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor in April 2006. He underwent surgery, followed by chemotherapy and radiation. A routine scan in April of 2007 showed progression of the disease. He underwent a 2nd surgery and battled this disease with childlike faith and courage.
Kai was diagnosed on April 8, 2006 with a Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor. He underwent surgery on April 10,2006. In May he became a patient at St. Jude Children's Research hospital in Memphis, TN. He began 10 weeks of chemotherapy, followed by 6 weeks of radiation, followed by another 40 weeks of chemotherapy. A routine scan on April 9,2007 (8 weeks before he completed treatment) showed progression of the disease. On May 3, 2007 Kai underwent a second surgery to remove the tumor.
It was in July that I had the opportunity to actually meet Kai and his whole family, including his Father Eric and his wonderful mother Jenica. Friends had arranged for them to come out to the beach in San Diego all the way from Las Vegas and have a portrait of the family taken. I cannot even begin to tell you how much this little boy and his family has touched my life. It was an experience that I will forever remember.
Unfortunately Kai passed last year on December 7th, 2007, but you can still see Kai and his mommy Jenica in this video for St. Jude's Research at around :39 seconds. This holiday season I ask all of you, please contribute if you can so that we can prevent this from happening to anymore families. Please go to St. Judes website by clicking here.
Ronnie Revoredo
RMR Photography
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