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Welcome to the cure4 websites. I am so happy we are able to keep up with Rhys and your whole family. Please know that you are all in our prayers and keep in touch!!!

Our Best and lots of blessings,
The Hagelin Family

Hi Rhys,

My name is Julie and I live in America. My nephew Jack Hagelin has NEMO too. Your parents have spoken to his parents.We may be an ocean apart and thousands miles away from each other, but know you are in my prayers and lots of other people too!! Stay strong little man!! We'll be thinking about you and all the good things you will achieve in life!

Much Love from America,
Julie Wisse

Hi you Guys!
Just heard from Rachel about her Para jump - how brave of her. But how are you guys coping with such an awful prognosis for young Rhys?
Really sorry to hear how poorly he is and here`s hoping yoyu all get to Lapland. Its a really magical experience...we went a few years agao with Dave and Jo and the children.
From my work I have some idea of what you two are going through and I only hope you are getting the help and support you so rightly deserve.....if not, keep rattling those cages and keep banging that drum!!!! Love to you both and the boys, thinking of you and well done Rachel. Here`s hoping she gets strapped to a really hunky guy (sory Jason!) We will help all we can.
Lots of love Val & Trev XXXX
Love

Dear Rhys
We are sorry to be so far away when what we want is to be with you all. Can't wait for this weekend to be here, Rach is getting steamed about the jump, Alysha see's every plane in the sky and asks if its the one mummy will be jumping from? Me, well I just think she's brave but we all know who the true hero is! Trying to get Andy to join us for the weekend, 3 adults and two children in a caravan???? Sounds like fun, who needs sleep anyway? Loved the pictures of Disney, the boys look like they were having a great time.
Will be great to see you all. Have tried talking Rach into a topless jump, now thats something I could get some serious sponsorship for, especially if its televised! Perhaps if there are any buxom beauties out there up for it..............? I understand one jumper has pulled out so perhaps we could fit in a last minute 38ff replacement?
See you Friday, love to all xx

Hello Rhys and family,
I wish you all the best and want to let you know that you will love Lapland, we went with Wish Upon a Star, my daughter and I loved it so much, Father Christmas and all the reindeers were there, and you will enjoy going into the forest on reindeer rides, it is so magical.
Enjoy the trip it will be magic for all of you, I live in Blackwood and I sent lot's of wishes and my thoughts are with you.
Best Wishes Barbara

We are praying for you in America, State of Vermont. God Bless You, Rhys.
Vicki Corson and Family

Dear Kevin and Dawn,

Sorry to hear of Rhys's condition.He clearly is a fighter and will keep on and on with the love and support that you give to him.

Good luck to Rachel with the jump and hope you achieve your goal of taking Rhys to Lapland. We wish you all a special Christmas.

Best Wishes Ros, Greg, Harry and Megan xxxx

Greetings Rhys & Family,

I work with Steve one of the guys who was gunna do the jump last saturday. He came back to work today and the look of dissappointment on his face because the jump was unable to go ahead because of the conditions was dis-heartning.

The courage it takes to jump out of a plane, is more than I could give. But the courage to carry on and fight an illness like NEMO is even greater. My plegde money is still being given..just in the hope that you Rhys will have a trip of a lifetime!

Fair thee well little man.

Our thoughts and best wishes are with you.

The Stuart Family

Hello

We heard about your adorable son Rhys and fundraising for Lapland through my step-mum (Margaret Pritchard-teacher at Hollybush).

We are thrilled that everyone has helped you meet your targets to go to lapland and we hope you all have a fantastic trip to see Santa!

Fingers crossed for your next attempt at the parachute jump.

Our thoughts and good wishes are with you and your family.
Best regards
Hayley and Tom Colraine
x

rhys,
all the best for your future!keep fighting!all the boys at cowlin construction and speedy hire admire you and on saturday 02nd december we are walking up+down snowdon for you.
simon ward will be in touch with your dad next week.

Hi rhys
This is simon from barry.
We are all ready to climb snowdonia tomorrow morning at 4 oclock in the morning .Ihope you know you owe me and the boys a pint its freezeing . HA,
Kev when you get this message please ring me on
07977553012 to arange meeting up as i have lost
your number. RHYS Wish us luck.
Speak to you soon. MOUNTAIN RESCUE . I HOPE NOT.From simon.

Hi rhys.
This a message from simon and mathew.
We are already to climb snowdonia at 4 oclock tomorrow morning. wish us luck .
Its not as cold as lap land but we have a few snowmen with us .
KEV I HAVE LOST YOUR NUMBER AS I HAVE CHANGED MY PHONE BUT YOU CAN GET ME ON 07977553012.
RHYS WE WILL SEE YOU SOON . SIMON MATHEW AND THE BOYS.

Hi rhys.
This a message from simon and mathew.
We are already to climb snowdonia at 4 oclock tomorrow morning. wish us luck .
Its not as cold as lap land but we have a few snowmen with us .
KEV I HAVE LOST YOUR NUMBER AS I HAVE CHANGED MY PHONE BUT YOU CAN GET ME ON 07977553012.
RHYS WE WILL SEE YOU SOON . SIMON MATHEW AND THE BOYS.

Hi rhys. its simom and mathew .
We are already to climb snowdonia tomorrow
morning at 4 oclock . While your sleeping its
not as cold lap land but i must say some of the boys look like snow men. ha.
KEV I HAVE CHANGED PHONES AND I HAVE LOST YOUR
NUMBBER YOU CAN GET ME ON 07977553012.
I will speak to you soon.
If not contact mountin rescue. HA, HA,

Hi rhys. its simom and mathew .
We are already to climb snowdonia tomorrow
morning at 4 oclock . While your sleeping its
not as cold lap land but i must say some of the boys look like snow men. ha.
KEV I HAVE CHANGED PHONES AND I HAVE LOST YOUR
NUMBBER YOU CAN GET ME ON 07977553012.
I will speak to you soon.
If not contact mountin rescue. HA, HA,

Dear Rhys & family,
I am a friend of your Auntie Rachel's and have heard all about you and how brave you are. I just wanted to write a note to let you know that you are all constantly in my thoughts and prayers.
Lots of Love
Amanda

Hello from Chicago. We are praying for Rhys and hoping that you can have the best HLA typing for Rhys and feel very good about your decision. Simon is on day +8 and he is in relatively good spirits. Thanks for keeping up with us. We are hoping the counts of our daugther start to come back very soon and with a vengence. God Bless to all of you and know you are always in our thoughts. We all need to stick together so we can meet as a group in 2007. Have Faith, Have Strength. Love The Gutierrez Family

Hi everyone! First time Ive posted here, and am writing on behalf of myself (Kevins brother and uncle of the terrible 2) Liz ( my wife) and Danielle and Gareth (Rhys and Morgans cousins).
I justed wanted to say how proud we are of all of them! The way in which Kevin and Dawn are working through this difficult time is incredible. They show such strength and devotion that we can only look on them with admiration. The past few years have been very difficult for them all and I don't know where they draw their strength and hope from. (From each and their two beautiful children). Liz and I know very well how desperately they both wanted children and the lengths they went to; in order that they became parents (and fantastic ones at that).
I am sorry I couldnt do the sky dive. I am absolutely petrified of heights and having said YES initially just couldn't bring myself to do it. But, Kev and I are in the very early stages of arranging another fundraising event which will hopefully take place in the spring. I will put more posts as and when I get more information and keep you updated.
Kev, Dawn we are all really proud of you!!!!
love Liz Ralph, Danielle and Gareth

Hi Guys
If the boys are anything like the Quidenham children they are nearly popping their corks with Christmas excitement. The tree is up and sparkling, Santa`s lists have been written and posted and the outside lights are twinkling well, everyone is excited!...and that includes the grown-ups!
Just wondering how Rachel got on and whether she made the final jump date. Hope the Lapland trip materialised - you will all have a fantastic time. Have a fab time....and at Christmas - love to Rudolph (yes, he is there!) hang on tight on the sleigh ride, those huskies really move - thinking of you all
Lots of love Val & Trev xx

Hello, we just wanted to say we are praying and wishing you good thoughts for your BMT decision and a stupendious outcome. Stay strong. This circle we are all in will some day really enrich our lives and we will be a big group of very strong, happy, very grateful people. God Bless, Simons Mom

Just a Christmas wish from a friend you have yet to meet. My name is Mike Cadogan and I have been made aware of Rhys through my very good friend Steve Britton. Through him I have been drawn in to the life of this incredible boy, so much so I would be privileged to throw my hat into the ring and come on your next parachute jump and also the cycle awareness ride (that is if you need a spare body).

I hope the Harris family has a magical Christmas and I look forward to meeting you all in the New Year

Love and best wishes from the whole of the Cadogan family, your in our prayers.

We are so glad to hear about your wonderful trip to Lapland. You know our prayers are always with you and hope to hear good things after your meeting for BMT.

Love and a Happy HEALTHY New Year to All,
The Hagelins

Hi Rhys & Family.

I am a music student from Neath Port Talbot College, and my fellow students and I came across your article in Wales on Sunday about Rhys.
Your story affected the hearts of many who read the paper, and from this we decided that we would greatly like to take part in your cause and contribute to your fund.

Therefore we would like to put on a show in the college theatre, to aid your charity. We would also be honoured for you to make and appearance at the show if this is possible.
Would you also please contact us with details of where to send the raised funds to you, and any other information you wish for us to consider and look over which can help us with this.

With thanks

Luke Llewellyn (Second year student) National Diploma Music Practice.
Performing arts at Neath Port Talbot College.

College Contact: Martin Webber (lecturer)
Phone: 01639 648057

Hi there,

I read about Rhys in the Wales on Sunday recently and I thought it was a remarkable story. My name is Ryan Miller and I am a journalist based in London, and I work for an agency who write for national newspapers and magazines. I would be interested in writing a piece about Rhys, and hopefully that would help you raise some funds. You can call me on 020 8673 4229 if you want to talk about this.

All the best,

Ryan Miller

Hi there. I'm an American living in London and I just read about Rhys from todays Metro newspaper. My heart goes out to you and your family and I want you to know that your in our prayers. My wife and I will be making a donation to the Bubble Foundation specifically in your sons name so they can buy him a few toys or books.

With love and support,

Geoffrey

Dear Rhys & family,
My name is Roy Davies and I have just read about Rhys´illness. I am writing from São Paulo in Brazil where I have been living since 1971 but I stll consider NEWBRIDGE to be my real home.
In 1952 I needed surgery to remove my spleen to cure a problem similar to haemophilia. After a couple years under observation and scores of tests at the Royal Gwent I spent six weeks in St Woolos Hospital for the op. My parents were told there was only a 50/50 chance of success... it was only the second time such an attempt had been taken to resolve the problem I was suffering from.
Result:
In the 1950´s and 60´s I played both cricket and rugby in Newbridge...and nowadays, at 65 years of age, I continue to spend around 10hrs per week working out in the gym and still work as a teacher of English.
Meet the challenge head on. My best wishes and prayers will now accompany you all in this great challenge and I will follow up intently Rhys´progress.
Que Deus os abençoe (May God bless you all).
Roy Davies

Dear Rhys and Family,

I read about Rhys in yesterdays Daily Mail and was so moved by his story. I wish you all the luck in the world for what lies ahead for all of you.

My son has a immune deficiency (IgA deficiency - although this is nothing compared to what Rhys has) so I know what its like to worry constantly about infections and illness. I don't think I can recall a week when my son has not been ill.

I wish Rhys lots and lots of courage and I send lots of special thoughts to you all.

Keep strong and God Bless

Sandra xx

hi my name is khadija sattar and im 4m dubai i read about Rhys in my local paper and im just writin u 2 know that i'll pray for rhys's speedy recovery and i hope u really dont have 2 face the flip side of the coin.ameen

HI Rhys & family

I have just seen your picture in the south wales echo. Olivia was in hospital with you in July and we have often wondered how you were doing as you seem to loose touch with people when you get discharged Olivia is doing well but has a few minor problems but i am sure we will overcome them. Our hearts go out to you and your family and hope this cure works for you I always remeber your smilling cheaky little face even when you were grumpy we seemed to get a little grin now and again.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and hope everything works out

wendy and of course Olivia x

get well soon, Rhys!

All the best Rhys. We are with you.
Get well soon :)

Hai Harris

I saw your cute picture in an Indian daily.
Iam sorry..I can't help you financially but
I pray heartfully. My guru Bhagwan Sri Sasthya
Sai Baba will take care of you. He does many miracles. Iam damn sure that your will be playing all kinds of sports and games within very short span.

I wish you all the best and may god bless you.

Hello Rhys and family,
I was Rhys' 1-1 support at Ty-du playgroup in Rogerstone a couple of years ago and I was really sorry to read how unwell he has been.
I really wish you all the best in Newcastle and hope everything goes as planned.

All the best

Julie XXX

hi Rhys

all the best Rhys,
The whole world's with you,
all the time and any time.........
get well soon.

hello
read about Rhys in paper...
u people have been going thro a hard phase...
but i believe that faith is the biggest healer..
keep faith..
because miracles happen and he is gonna be one of those...

raju patil
India

Hey Rhys!

U knw wat i m praying for u buddy....
and u knw wat Lord Jesus wil surely take good care of you....and also u look very cute ...!

Looking fwd to hear some good news frm ur end....sweety....

Take care!

Saw your picture in the paper you'r soooo cute!Get well soon XXXX

hiya kev
its jo from the climbing centre
ive decided wot im gonig to do to raise money for rhys and the family.i will climb at the centre to a cumulative height equivalent to 4406 ben nevis so that works out about 78 climbs im going to do 1 mountain a day so im going to start with ben nevis ,sugar loaf , penyfan and then snowdon. as long as my manager agrees to it which wont be a problem i will go ahead in a about a months time got to start training now hehe. well dont forget to email me the sponscer forms please.thanks jo say hello to rhys for me.
all the best
ill keep you updated.

joanna

Kevin, Dawn, Rhys and Morgan, We wanted to tell you we think of you everyday and pray for you all to have strength. You are strong family and strong in the heart which is what will get you all through this. We Nemo families all understand the hardship both emotionally and financially that is placed upon us but God willing and with the strength we all carry and the amazing spirit of our boys, we will prevail. God Bless you all and let us know how things are progressing. We pray for the best outcome and you are always in our prayers. Tracy, David, Simon and the girls, from Chicago, USA God Bless

hi all. nice blog. its very ineresting article.

Hi Rhys, Dawn and Kevin,
Thanks for signing our guestbook. It is always so nice to meet and be in contact with other NEMO families. I've been wanting to get in touch with the whole group, it just seems that the families are always so busy, taking care of an illness or dealing with the stresses of transplant. We always have the NEMO boys in our prayers, all 11 of them, and know that you are continually in our thoughts as well. We wish you the best with upcoming procedures and pray that Rhys will stay as healthy as possible until then. Thanks again for contacting us.
God Bless,
Kelly Dunbar

HI EVERYONE
ITS WONDERFUL READING ALL THE MESSAGES THAT YOU ARE GETTING FROM AROUND THE WORLD
WHEN YOU CAME WITH THE GWENT HOSPITAL SOCIAL CLUB TO DISNEYLAND PARIS IN NOVEMBER I FOUND OUT WHAT A LOVELY LITTLE BOY RHYS IS
I KNOW HOW HARD IT MUST BE FOR YOU BUT KEEP STRONG
LET STEVE KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO
WITH LOVE TO YOU ALL
ANN
THE ST. WOOLOS SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB

Hi Rhys and family!
we wish you all the best for the future, also a huge thank you to Cliff who called to let us know of the sponsored cycle to France. Any future events you've got coming up, let us know and we'll make sure people know about it! All the best of luck to the boys on their trip to France too.

Claire and all at The Wave x

HIYA KEV WE GOT A CHARITY NIGHT DOWN THE CENTRE FOR5 RHYS ON THE 20 APRIL DO YOU ALL WANT TO COME ALONG?

I WILL BE DOING THE CLIMBING IN DAY AND WE GOT A DISCO IN THE NIGHT

GOOD LUCK
JOANNA

Hello i wish you healthy !!!!

Dear Kevin, Dawn and the boys

I know I have only just got to know you (but that is in a professional capacity)therefore, on a personal note, I just wanted to say that you, as a family, are a sheer inspiration. In seeing your dedication to not only helping Rhys but also others has strengthened my belief that charity does not begin at home and that all of us should strive to do the best we can to offer a helping hand to anyone in need.

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday night, which I am sure will be a great success.

best wishes

Barbara

Hi Kevin and Dawn,

I have just been watching See-Hear where Rhys was featured. I just wanted to say you are an inspiration to us all, your story touched me. Rhys is such a lovely little boy, you should be very proud of him. The love you had for him, showed so much and almost moved me to tears.

With happiness for the future.

X

Hi Dawn Kevin Rhys and family.It was a wonderful night at the Hilton I was sorry I had to leave so early.I think everyone really enjoyed it.I would like you to know RAFA will do all we can to help,I think this where the stick together comradeship of service life comes in to play We try to look after each other.Rhys my lovely boy I hope and pray the sticker Future Pilot will come true and you will look back and say you came through all your problems with Flying coulors.God Bless You and look after you.Love & Best Wishes.
George Parsons.

Dear Rhys

So looking forward to seeing you at LegoLand on Thursday, the girls are so looking forward to spending a couple of days with you all. All we hear about is "We are going to see Rhys and Morgan, Auntie Dawn & Uncle Kevin!"
Forecast looks good so we hope it will be brill, what ever the weather will be great to have a few days together. Don't forget your swimmers, the hotel has a big pool. Alysha can't wait to show you her floating & bombing technique.............looks great in her bright pink Dora costume.
Love to you all and see you soon xxxxxx

Hi Kev
Hope u Dawn, Morgan and Rhys are well.

Ryan and I are trying to organise bone marrow drive at Trinity College, Carmarthen. It should be on 30th May-will be able to confirm next week. Students will also be doing rag week around then and suggestions have been made that they'll try to raise funds for the charity as well.
Will keep u posted
Dermott

Hi Kev, Dawn, Morgan And Rhys
Just to confirm there is a bone marrow drive @ Trinity College Carmarthen on Weds 30th May 10am - 2pm. I also believe that Karen from Anthony Nolan Trust has involved the Carmarthen Journal in advertising to the local populace as well as students.
Wishing you all well
Dermott, Ryan and Ben

Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Sgt Wayne Swiggs (RAF), known to most as Swiggsy. I am a trustee on the Royal Air Forces Association charity and I have just arrived back from our Annual Conference which was held in Bournemouth.

During the course of this weekend I had the absolute pleasure to meet Kevin, the Dad of the special, courageous Harris family. I do wish I had met Kevin in different circumstances but nonetheless am glad that I did because I got to hear all about the inimitable Rhys!

Not only was I lucky enough to hear about Rhys by meeting Kevin personally but I was also in the audience when he gave a short, ‘from-the-heart’ talk about many aspects to do with fundraising, raising awareness, support and of course little-big Rhys. It was inspiring and very moving - so much so, the audience needed a 10 minute break to regain composure!

Kevin, your love and passion, drive and strength has been infectious. I hope to hear from you soon because I would love to hear how the little man is getting on. Further to this, I also have a few exhilarating ideas for fundraising that might be of interest!

Yours in the Royal Air Forces Association,

Swiggsy

YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IN OUR THOUGHTS SINCE YOU MOVED BACK TO WALES.STILL MISS YOU ALL.WE WERE DEAPLY UPSET TO HEAR HOW POORLY RHHS IS .YOU ARE ALL SO AMAZING FIGHTING SO HARD FOR RHYS AND THE CHARITY SO SORRY WAS UNAWARE OF ALL THATS BEEN GOING ON ,BUT YOU ARE ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS ,JUST NEED TO GET UP NOW AND DO SOMETHING POSITIVE FOR THE CHARITY.OUR LOVE TO YOU ALL AS ALWAYS VICKY JEZ ARCHIE AND DAISY XXXX

Hello Harris Family,
Just stopping by to say hello and to let you know that you remain in our everyday prayers, as well as in the prayers of many, many people here in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Many blessings to your family,
Kelly Dunbar (Samuel's Mom)
www.caringbridge.org/visit/samueldunbar

hi rhys id like to let you know that i have contacted the anthony nolan trust to hopefully to be able to be a doner i send my love to you and your family x

hi kevin,dawn&boys
all our love and good luck with the doner search.Speak with you all soon.
lots of love
Andrew & Kath boys

Hello to all of you. I wanted to get an update on Rhys and am not sure what has been going on with all of you but know that we all think of you here at the Gutierrez residence in Chicago, IL and are hoping all is well and moving towards complete healing. Simon has his ups and downs but you wouldn't know it knowing him. He just keeps on going. You boys are amazing. Lots of love and prayers to you all. Tracy Gutierrez

Dear Kevin, Dawn, Rhys & Morgan

We have this week heard the fantastic news from your Mum & Dad about Rhys. Congratulations to you all. Even though the times ahead will be hard I know that Rhys will gain the future he deserves and you will have a healthy son and Morgan a healthy brother. We have had regular updates on Rhys via my parents and your parents. I think the fund raising and more importantly raising awareness campaign has been remarkable. Our love and blessings go to you all and I hope we can see you all soon
Take Care
All our love
Your cousins Sarah and Owen and our boys Ioan & Elis xxx

Dear Kevin, Dawn, Rhys and Morgan,

I am so pleased for you to hear the news about the match for Rhys. You must all be very excited and cautious at the same time.

I am trying to keep the momentum up for more people to join the bone marrow register, and was amazed at the response we had at UHW a couple of weeks ago. I understand that Team 2 Gill Barker and crew are going to continue the drive at the Race(s) for Life across Wales.

Best wishes and luck for the future.

Avril Carter.

Hey guys,

Just checking up on you..so glad to hear about Rhys match. I agree, if enough people know how easy it is to become a bone marrow donor, I believe everyone would register. I also wish that it would be free to join--maybe sometime in the near future it will be. Hope all stays stable for you in the next couple of months and congratulations to you--praying all will go well for your family.

Much Love,
Kelly Dunbar (www.caringbridge.org/visit/samueldunbar)

Kevin, Dawn and Rhys, we are watching you and hoping that you can rest easy and kick the infection. Seems to be that time of year again that we all get very nervous trying to avoid the infections. Hang in there and know all of us here in Chicago are praying hard for you all. God Bless to all our NEMO boys. Tracy, Dave, Simon, Isabel and Marriana God Bless

God Bless all of You!!!!

Rhys, you look fantastic!!!! Keep up the good work!

Love,
Roy, Charlotte and Christina Hagelin

Kev,
Thanks for making me smile and signing my guestbook. It's always so nice to hear from you. Rhys is doing so great. How is Dawn and Morgan doing? You are a great team. Thinking of you always.
Hugs,
Char

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RHYS!!!!!!

Love,
Roy, Charlotte and Christina