Cole Houska Fundraiser

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Two-year-old Cole was admitted to Sanford in Fargo to do an MRI on September 28th. The MRI showed that Cole has multiple brain and spinal tumors which led to an emergent brain surgery to remove as much of the one main tumor which was blocking the flow of his spinal fluid. The surgery was successful as the surgeon was able to remove two tumors on the surface of the brain, and most of the tumor blocking the fluid. Although this was good news, there was more to be done with all the tumors down Cole’s spinal cord. The tumors are creating pressure, causing him to have diminished feeling in his legs, and preventing him from being able to walk. There was no time to waste as they were flown to Mayo in Rochester on September 30th where scans and a first dose of radiation on his spine was done to try and relieve as much pressure as possible. Cole had a 2nd treatment on October 1st and will have 5 total treatments and then hopefully get final biopsy results to determine further treatment options. At this point all his parents have are a lot of unanswered questions, but the doctors are definitely doing what they can with the little information they have. This has not only been heart-breaking for his family, taking an emotional toll, but has taken a financial toll since his dad Josh is self-employed with no medical leave or vacation and his mom Kayla is also having to miss work. His older brothers are back home with grandparents, trying to keep a regular school schedule but it is proving hard on them as well.

Cole is the most energetic full of life two, almost three-year-old, boy. There is no halfway with Cole, he goes full throttle at all times. He gives his two older brothers a run for their money and enjoys playing with them. Cole is daddy’s big boy/helper, and mommy’s little guy who enjoys snuggling with her while she drinks her coffee. He is a lover of dinosaurs, especially the T-rex, and if you know Cole you know his dino calls. Cole is an outdoorsy kiddo with a love for snowmobiling. If he sees a snowmobile helmet, he will put it on to let you know he is ready to go ride! If he had it his way, he would go all by himself but so far, he rides along with a family member. Money raised for Cole and his family will go towards helping with medical expenses and loss of income. Your online gift will be boosted by 20%, with 100% of your gift going directly to the Houska family. Cash/checks may be gifted directly to Josh or Kayla Houska.

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  1. Paula Hanlon –

    Prayers

  2. Paula Hanlon –

    Praying

  3. Paula Hanlon –

    Prayers that the Lord brings him healing

  4. carynlightandsalt –

    Praying for Cole and your family during this difficult time that these tumors will be gone in Jesus name and that Cole will continue to live a long and normal life here on earth. Our 2yr old grandson loves T-Rex dinosaurs too. There’s a Toy Story green T-Rex at Target right now that Cole would love, just bought one yesterday. Maybe one could be purchased for Cole so I donated to help financially with any needs you may have.

  5. Chris & Heidi Mercil –

    Our thoughts & prayers to you and your young family Josh🙏

  6. Denise Randall –

    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this unimaginable time. Hugs

  7. The Gefrohs –

    Prayers for this sweet boy!

  8. Darwin and Mary Cihak –

    Thoughts and Prayers to all of you!

  9. Crystal Munter –

    Thinking of you guys Kayla.

  10. Marlene –

    Dear Kayla. Thinking of you, prayers for Precious Cole. Work staff donated! Marnie, Franie, Madison, Heidi , Myself. We’re all thinking of you ❤️🙏❤️🙏

  11. Julie Olek –

    “Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you”
    – Psalms 55:22
    Prayers for Cole as he is going through this ordeal. May he feel God‘s peace.

  12. Kristine Lynde –

    Strength and healing prayers for you all. Love Kriss and Curt

  13. Vance Kittilstved –

    Thanks for giving me this Webb site so I can help. Lots of prayers for Cole and your family

  14. Randall Henriksen –

    Prayers to Cole and family

  15. Jo miller –

    Healing prayers for Cole!! We are behind you but we are not online for funding but where can we send money? Bank or ?

  16. Bridgette Tangen –

    We all wish our family and friends lots of love and hugs and encouragement. I’m praying for Cole,little sweetheart. God loves you.

  17. Susie Fuller –

    Prayers in Jesus name! Cole we are all fighting hard for you!!! You fight fight fight! Hugs to you little man ❤️

  18. Julie German –

    Praying God would give Cole a miricle that he would be completly healed. In Jesus name. AMEN

  19. Karen Martin –

    So many prayers and many hugs with much love.

  20. Laurie –

    My prayers go out to Cole and family. I am a 2x cancer survivor myself. It’s an ugly disease. I wish I could donate but at this time I am unable to do so. May God lay His healing hands on Cole and be an ever present source of strength to all involved.

  21. Kris & Dan Robertson –

    All of our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Your family and friends will hold you up through this.

  22. Laurie –

    Prayers and hugs for Cole.

  23. Craig & Brenda Mazour –

    Prayers for Cole, family and medical professionals!

  24. Laura –

    Prayers for the family.

  25. Randy Kragness –

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  26. Steve Bye –

    Prayers for your family.

  27. Sandra Sultvedt –

    Keep fighting Cole.. Prayers to you all…

  28. vicki fuson –

    Prayers and hugs for Cole and his family and friends.

  29. Heather Brogren –

    Thoughts and prayers for the medical team, Cole’s family and sweet Cole!

  30. Randy Kragness –

    Kick cancer in the Butt,Cole!!

  31. Shyrl Karlstrom –

    Love and prayers for Cole and family

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  1. Paula Hanlon –

    Prayers

  2. Paula Hanlon –

    Praying

  3. Paula Hanlon –

    Prayers that the Lord brings him healing

  4. carynlightandsalt –

    Praying for Cole and your family during this difficult time that these tumors will be gone in Jesus name and that Cole will continue to live a long and normal life here on earth. Our 2yr old grandson loves T-Rex dinosaurs too. There’s a Toy Story green T-Rex at Target right now that Cole would love, just bought one yesterday. Maybe one could be purchased for Cole so I donated to help financially with any needs you may have.

  5. Chris & Heidi Mercil –

    Our thoughts & prayers to you and your young family Josh🙏

  6. Denise Randall –

    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this unimaginable time. Hugs

  7. The Gefrohs –

    Prayers for this sweet boy!

  8. Darwin and Mary Cihak –

    Thoughts and Prayers to all of you!

  9. Crystal Munter –

    Thinking of you guys Kayla.

  10. Marlene –

    Dear Kayla. Thinking of you, prayers for Precious Cole. Work staff donated! Marnie, Franie, Madison, Heidi , Myself. We’re all thinking of you ❤️🙏❤️🙏

  11. Julie Olek –

    “Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you”
    – Psalms 55:22
    Prayers for Cole as he is going through this ordeal. May he feel God‘s peace.

  12. Kristine Lynde –

    Strength and healing prayers for you all. Love Kriss and Curt

  13. Vance Kittilstved –

    Thanks for giving me this Webb site so I can help. Lots of prayers for Cole and your family

  14. Randall Henriksen –

    Prayers to Cole and family

  15. Jo miller –

    Healing prayers for Cole!! We are behind you but we are not online for funding but where can we send money? Bank or ?

  16. Bridgette Tangen –

    We all wish our family and friends lots of love and hugs and encouragement. I’m praying for Cole,little sweetheart. God loves you.

  17. Susie Fuller –

    Prayers in Jesus name! Cole we are all fighting hard for you!!! You fight fight fight! Hugs to you little man ❤️

  18. Julie German –

    Praying God would give Cole a miricle that he would be completly healed. In Jesus name. AMEN

  19. Karen Martin –

    So many prayers and many hugs with much love.

  20. Laurie –

    My prayers go out to Cole and family. I am a 2x cancer survivor myself. It’s an ugly disease. I wish I could donate but at this time I am unable to do so. May God lay His healing hands on Cole and be an ever present source of strength to all involved.

  21. Kris & Dan Robertson –

    All of our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Your family and friends will hold you up through this.

  22. Laurie –

    Prayers and hugs for Cole.

  23. Craig & Brenda Mazour –

    Prayers for Cole, family and medical professionals!

  24. Laura –

    Prayers for the family.

  25. Randy Kragness –

    .

  26. Steve Bye –

    Prayers for your family.

  27. Sandra Sultvedt –

    Keep fighting Cole.. Prayers to you all…

  28. vicki fuson –

    Prayers and hugs for Cole and his family and friends.

  29. Heather Brogren –

    Thoughts and prayers for the medical team, Cole’s family and sweet Cole!

  30. Randy Kragness –

    Kick cancer in the Butt,Cole!!

  31. Shyrl Karlstrom –

    Love and prayers for Cole and family

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