Three-year-old Cancer Patient Auctions His Art To Pay Hospital Bills

Liam Myrick of St. Louis is just three years old and he has a tumor on his kidney, a stage four neuroblastoma.

A VULNERABLE PRESCHOOLER

He's undergoing excruciating chemotherapy. About a week ago, Liam had a bone marrow stem cell transplant and must stay in his room at the St. Louis Childrens' Hospital and visitors must wear masks, so as not to infect the vulnerable preschooler.

Liam began painting artwork as part of his therapy. His mother, Shawna, said  that when Liam started painting "he didn't care about the fact that in a couple hours they're going to come in, poke around and it's going to hurt. He just lives for the moment," reported News 13 of Orlando, FL.

EXPENSIVE MEDICAL CARE

His parents are already facing more than $500,000 in bills for his hospital care.

So, to celebrate Liam and his art, the Myricks are auctioning his paintings on Facebook to help defray the costs of his medical expenses.

You can find the auction on Facebook under Miracle Boy 4 A Cure.

SIX-YEAR-OLD SISTER IS CANCER VICTIM TOO

Sadly, this is not the first battle for the Myrick family, reports KPLR, St Louis. Last year Liam's 6-year-old sister Natalie was diagnosed with an unrelated cancer, currently in remission.

"I hate the fact that he has to go through so much pain," said Liam's mom. "But he's strong and he shows me how to be strong," quoted Ozarks First.

Hopefully, readers who are blessed with healthy children, will bid high on Liam's art and help his folks out.

 

  by Sharon McEachern