Old Cancer Patient Viv Sleeth Through Challenging Time
Pediatric cancer patient Viv Sleeth, diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) over two years ago, continues to fight a life-threatening illness. Only a small percentage of kids diagnosed with DIPG live two years after diagnosis. Viv continues to defy the odds, but things have recently taken a heartbreaking turn for the worse.
The community continues to support Viv with prayers and funding. If you can help this little girl financially, you can do so by CLICKING THIS LINK . If not, continued prayers are greatly appreciated.
My business/broadcasting partner Orville Susong and I first met Rockledge pediatric cancer patient Viv Sleeth at her home on August 27, 2022. She was pouring lemonade as part of a fundraiser.
Viv was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) over two years ago. Only a small percentage of kids diagnosed with DIPG live two years after diagnosis. Viv continues to defy the odds, but things have recently taken a heartbreaking turn for the worse.
The note below was written on the Team Viv personal blog , chronicling her battle:
Dear friends and loved ones,
We are reaching out with heavy hearts to share some incredibly difficult news about Viv. After starting Avastin, which she will receive through an IV every other week, the doctor delivered some devastating news yesterday.
Unfortunately, the tumor has continued to grow, and a new spot in the Pons has appeared. Viv is now considered to be in progression, with the tumor growing despite all efforts. The doctor believes that nothing will stop its progression, and at this point, she may have only a couple of months left.
In this precious time, we want to give Viv as many meaningful experiences as possible moments that bring joy, peace, and love. We ask for your prayers during this incredibly challenging time, and if you're able, any donations would be greatly appreciated to help create those experiences for Viv before time runs out.
Every moment counts, and with your support, we can make her days brighter and full of love. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, prayers, and generosity.
With gratitude.
The community continues to support Viv with prayers and funding. If you can help this little girl financially, you can do so by f not, continued prayers are greatly appreciated. We ALL have your back, Viv!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana, in New Orleans and Macon, Georgia. He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.
Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey.
Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick's Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.
He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 25 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.
The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.
