Mallory Paige Guthrie turned 3 on May 31st, 2009, and in her 3 short years she has fought bigger battles than most men I know.

When Mallory was just 2 years old when she was diagnosed with stage IV Embryonic Rhabdomyosa ( a rare but aggressive cancer) which, in laymen terms, is a tumor in her abdomen.  According to the information on CaringBridge  ” Her treatment plan consists of 12 weeks of chemo, possibly surgery, then 12 more weeks of radiation with chemo.” The e-mails I have read about how Mal Mal is handling her treatments, and the effects of the chemo, report that she is amazing and continuing on with her little 3 year old life ~ playing and doing what 3 year olds do. She may have lost her hair, but she has NOT lost her smile!

You may ask yourself how a family gets through a major trial and battle like this.  Friends, the only thing I can tell you is it is through something bigger than all of us~  it is through  Faith in God and the love and support of friends and their community. Who wouldn’t do ALL they could for their child and ask others to join in and do the same.  Mallory’s family continually asks us all to pray for their precious little girl because they know that prayer changes things.

The Guthrie family has been very appreciative of the care, concern and support they have received from everyone who has prayed,  made donations and/or  participated in one of their fund raising events.

This Saturday, June the 20th from noon until 6, the community will come together  one more time to assist the Guthries. Look, and listen, for them  in Holland Park in downtown Dickson. A silent auction will start at 12:00, there will be food and live music by The Crush and friends Tim Daley and Clayton Risner.

You don’t want to miss this opportunity to be entertained and have fun all while supporting your neighbor.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/malloryguthrie/mystory

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