I did a search and didn't see that anyone had brought this up yet... This little guy Caleb is dying of cancer. He was able to ride in a race car a few days ago but that's probably his last time. https://ktvo.com/news/local/caleb-hammond-story
One of his final wishes is to cover his casket in race car stickers. I sent about half a dozen this morning. It breaks my heart that is what he wants... but his mom told me it makes him smile with every card he opens.
So who else is willing? Caleb Hammond 201 West Briney Street, What Cheer, IA 50268. You can also follow how things are going at https://www.facebook.com/calebsarmy2007
Edited to add: Looks like they have stickers beyond what they need at this point. If you would like to help in another way, they have a gofundme setup. https://www.gofundme.com/finishing-our-race-with-cancer
Geez it's dusty in here.
I hope he actually looped that car in the corner, that's a feeling every car person should experience.
I'll go see what I have bouncing around the toolbox. Wonder if he'd like to do his first burnout in a hearse, I'll be traveling through there in a couple weeks.
Well I'm in, sorting through stickers now. Thanks for posting this. I love the quote that racing's been in his blood since he was a kid. Coming from an 11 year old, I love it.
Miles sent out a care package from GRM on Monday. Hope Caleb gets to see all the stickers pour in before he passes.
Margie
There was an update on Facebook. Car guys sent stickers.
I hope that his parents let the brave young man sticker bomb his entire room (with the help of friends). Yeah it'll suck and be heart wrenching for his parents to eventually remove them, but for happiness, comfort and a reminder of all the people who are in his corner it'd be well worth it. I sent the young man a stack decals that I had from PRI and lengthy hand written letter. I'm hoping that the letter is found in the masses and that he's able to read it soon.
That kid is tougher than I could ever be.
