Archive for The Baynes

Thanks Roanoke Athletic Club

Thank you Roanoke Athletic Club for this weekends racquetball tournament fundraiser. Special thanks to Maygon Sowder and all of the employees at the R.A.C. Also, thanks for all of the donations by Ektelon, Roanoke Fruit & Produce Co., Brambleton Deli, and Mr. Youssef Bouzidi. Your support enables us to fight this battle and stay focused for a cure. Kendall will be at Duke on Tuesday to remove her stitches.  Thanks again for everyone’s help.

God Bless, The Baynes

Out and About

Kendall is doing great and seems to have recovered just fine. She is wanting out of the house to go shopping and visit friends. We hope to be at the next Cave Spring game. Thank you all for the prayers and support. Also, special thanks again to the Roanoke Athletic Club and Cave Spring Basketball for all of the support and fund raising events. We are still awaiting the tumor biology results to determine our next step in Kendall’s treatment regimen. Take care and thanks again for the love.  The Baynes

Home Early

Kendall was allowed to come home today. The doctors felt her lung was sealed and it would be better for her to go home to rest and recuperate. She is managing the pain, using her spirometer for breathing exercises and resting. She will be taking it easy for a few days to regain her strength and heal her body. This was a nice blessing for her to come home in a little over two days. Her last surgery she was hospitalized over five days. Thanks for your prayers.  We really appreciate them. Stay strong Kendall.

Up and Walking

Thanks to all of the wonderful staff here at Duke. Special thanks to our wonderful nurses Sharon, Sarah, Shannon, Tiffany and Krystle. They all have been a blessing. They have removed her chest tube and she is walking the halls. Thank you all for the continued support and well wishes. We are very fortunate for all of our Team Kendall supporters. You all have made a huge difference in her journey. Thanks , God Bless , The Baynes

Recovering

Kendall is now recovering on the step down floor. They are helping her get comfortable and control the pain. We hope she is able to get some rest through the night. Tomorrow we will begin to walk and strengthen her lungs so we can prepare to remove her chest tube.  Dr. D’Amico informed us he removed all of the tumors. We feel very fortunate the he is her surgeon. Thank you all for your prayers. Take care, The Baynes

Thumbs Up!

Kendall asked me to take this picture to let everyone know that she is fine and will be ok as she goes to surgery. Thank you for all of the comments, she reads each and everyone of them. It gives us strength, hope and determination to win this fight. Go Kendall, Keep Fighting Like a Knight!

We Believe!

As we prepare ourselves for Kendall’s next surgery, we hope all of the Team Kendall supporters had a great holiday season. We believe that 2012 will be the beginning of Kendall becoming cancer free. We are scheduled for surgery this Friday, and with all of the prayers and support, we know Kendall will be okay. We believe in hope, miracles and most importantly we believe in Kendall! Thank you so much for your help.

God Bless, The Baynes

We love you Kendall. You are our hero. Stay strong.
Love, Dad, Mom, and Connor

 

Thanks for the fundraisers!

Wanted to give thanks to a few schools and local businesses who have helped us in raising funds for Kendall to win this fight. We are very appreciative of all the acts of kindness and gracious donations. You all have helped make this difficult situation a little easier and we are so touched that you all choose to be a part of Team Kendall. God Bless, The Bayne’s

1. The Friends of Rachel Club (FOR) at Glenvar Middle School. The attached picture is the Pack the Gym boys and girls basketball games held at GMS on Monday, December 12. In addition to the Pack the Gym games, students at GMS were allowed to wear holey jeans, pajama bottoms, or hats during the week of December 5th if they donated $1 per day.

2. Read Mountain Middle School

3. North Cross Upper School

4. Craig County High School

5. Bubblecakes

6. Glazed Bisque-it

7. Pino Gelato

8. Elderberry’s

9. Callaghan Elementary School

Thanks Cave Spring Wrestling

Thank you Coach Tim Nininger and the Cave Spring Wrestling Team for your support today. We really appreciate the donations, team shirt and well wishes you gave Kendall this afternoon. Special thanks to April Mobley for her help and support. Thanks to everyone who are cheering Kendall on to win this fight. God Bless, The Baynes

CS Wrestling

CS Wrestling

Thank You Mr. Richards & TGEN

We made it back home late Thursday, and wanted everyone to know how our meeting(s) went. A special thanks to Mr. Troy Richards who introduced us to everyone from the President of TGEN, Mr. Bassoff, to lead scientist Dr. Kim Bussey of the Adrenocortical Unit. Also thanks to Dr. Demeure for discussing future options for her treatment . TGEN scientists are cutting edge and I encourage everyone to visit their website (tgen.org). Mr. Richards is a true inspiration to anyone fighting a rare cancer. He has fought ACC since 1999 and continues to show people there is hope with this cancer. Thanks again to all of our Team Kendall supporters for your help in making appointments with specialists a reality. We really appreciate it. Kendall continues to smile and we believe she will win this fight! God Bless, JB