The Giles Family Story

This blogspot was created to help a local Cypress, TX family. The Giles Family has recently been hit with a devestating diagnosis. Larry Giles, (husband, father & grandfather) was recently diagnosed with Basil Cell Carcinoma skin cancer, which has severely damaged his right shoulder. He is under the care of Dr. Janice N. Cormier, MD at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center(re: letter page).

On August 23, 2010, Larry will have surgery to reconstruct his shoulder, however, after the surgery he may not have full have use of his right arm/shoulder. This is a devestating injury for anyone, but even more for the Giles family, since Larry's trade is construction and cabinet building. Larry has been unable to work for the past month and with the upcoming surgery, it may be several months before he could try to return to work.

In addition, due to a preexisting minor medical condition they were previously unable to find affordable insurance and are uninsured at this time. While they have been able to receive assistance from the hospital, there are still mounting medical bills that they are having to pay. With Larry currently unable to use his arm and the upcoming surgery, everything they have saved over many years is quickly being depleted.

They are proud and hard working people and it is hard to ask for help, but they feel that there is not another option at this time.

If you have the ability to help, here are some ways:

1) Attend the benefit BBQ hosted by friends and family $7.00 per plate...a great bargain for dinner!

2) Donate items for the live auction, silent auction or raffle.

3) Donate directly to the Larry Giles Donation Fund via:
Crady, Jewett & McCulley, LLP
ATTN: Leigh Rhodes Zittrer
2727 Allen Parkway, Suite 1700
Houston, TX 77019-2125
MEMO LINE: Larry Giles Donation Account

Your prayers and support are appreciated!
Sincerely,
The Giles Family

Please contact the family if you can donate items or can help in any way at:
Jennifer Keprta (daughter)
jenniferkeprta@gmail.com
or
Kelly Welch (sister in law)
kellymaids@aol.com

BBQ Benefit (click & scroll down to see)

LARRY GILES BBQ BENEFIT
SEPTEMBER 19, 2010
10:00AM-5:00PM

VFW POST 8905
21902 HEMPSTEAD HWY
CYPRESS, TX 77429
281-469-6632

Please join us for a day of fun, great food and to support Larry during this tough time. 
Family, friends and loved ones will be holding this benefit to help the Giles family. 
BBQ plates will be available for $7.00
There will also be non-alcoholic beverages and desserts available for purchase. 

There will be a live auction, a silent auction and great raffle items! 

We appreciate all of the support we have already received from friends and family and hope to see you at the benefit! 

*If you have items to donate to help make this event successful, please contact us via email listed below. 

Sincerely,

Jennifer Keprta (Daughter)
jenniferkeprta@gmail.com
and
Kelly Welch (sister-in-law)
kellymaid@aol.com

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