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03-03-2010, 09:02 PM
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Pizza Helps Girl, 2, Fight Cancer
Pizza Parlor Donates Proceeds To Family
Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Updated: 8:42 am CST March 3, 2010
Houston -- Members of a Houston community gathered at a pizza shop Tuesday to help save the live of a 2-year-old girl battling cancer, KPRC-TV in Houston reported. Layla Grace Marsh is fighting stage 4 neuroblastoma. Every day, her parents watch her get sicker and sicker.
The owner of the restaurant donated part of the money he made on a night held in Layla's honor to help with the family's mounting medical bills.It's a rally of support for a young girl whom most do not know, but for whom their hearts are full of love and empathy.
Hundreds of strangers came to the event. "You think about what you would do if your children were put into this situation," said Mary Leamons.Mothers and fathers from across the Houston area packed EJ's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Italian Eatery."It has touched my heart," said Kara Young.
Home video showed the girl in her hospital bed after surgery. Layla's cancer is normally found in children or infants.Jennifer Medina is a longtime family friend."It's hard for the family to explain to the other two girls," Medina said. "They have a 3-year-old that doesn't fully grasp the concept that her sister is not going to be there anymore."
As unbearable as it is to watch their youngest daughter struggle with this disease, the family is not alone. Layla's mom has taken to the Internet and found support and comfort on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. "It's really heartwarming to see how eager everyone else is to help and play their part," added Medina.
Distributed by Internet Broadcasting.
Pizza Helps Girl, 2, Fight Cancer
Pizza Parlor Donates Proceeds To Family
Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Updated: 8:42 am CST March 3, 2010
Houston -- Members of a Houston community gathered at a pizza shop Tuesday to help save the live of a 2-year-old girl battling cancer, KPRC-TV in Houston reported. Layla Grace Marsh is fighting stage 4 neuroblastoma. Every day, her parents watch her get sicker and sicker.
The owner of the restaurant donated part of the money he made on a night held in Layla's honor to help with the family's mounting medical bills.It's a rally of support for a young girl whom most do not know, but for whom their hearts are full of love and empathy.
Hundreds of strangers came to the event. "You think about what you would do if your children were put into this situation," said Mary Leamons.Mothers and fathers from across the Houston area packed EJ's Neighborhood Pizzeria and Italian Eatery."It has touched my heart," said Kara Young.
Home video showed the girl in her hospital bed after surgery. Layla's cancer is normally found in children or infants.Jennifer Medina is a longtime family friend."It's hard for the family to explain to the other two girls," Medina said. "They have a 3-year-old that doesn't fully grasp the concept that her sister is not going to be there anymore."
As unbearable as it is to watch their youngest daughter struggle with this disease, the family is not alone. Layla's mom has taken to the Internet and found support and comfort on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. "It's really heartwarming to see how eager everyone else is to help and play their part," added Medina.
Distributed by Internet Broadcasting.