Boy Continues Cancer Fight
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Updated: 10:33 PM Apr 5, 2008
Boy Continues Cancer Fight
NFL player flies to Kentucky to celebrate "Nick Nischan Day"
"Nick Nischan Day" celebrates a 12-year-old boy battling brain cancer.
Posted: 10:31 PM Apr 5, 2008
Reporter: Paul Gessler
Email Address: Paul.Gessler@wsaz.com
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GRAYSON, Ky. (WSAZ) - It was the first ever "Nick Nischan Day," and everyone hopes it will be the last.

April 4, 2008, was officially proclaimed "Nick Nischan Day" by city officials. Nick is a 12-year-old boy who has been fighting brain cancer since he was 7.

Friday's service at First Church of Christ in Grayson raised thousands of dollars for Nick's medical expenses.

Detroit Lions' wide receiver Mike Furrey flew from Michigan to be alongside Nick Friday. The two formed a bond when Nick and his family saw a Lions game in December.

"All my goals and dreams were all selfish and it brings a 12-year-old kid 6 months ago to make me realize that the awards and accolades and success are not the goal in life. The goal in life was to get to heaven and nick was on a better track than I was." Furrey said. "Here's a kid that's 12 years old and is more mature than the majority of the players in the NFL."

Nick continues treatment April 10, when he will get an MRI.

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Posted by: Boyd co. on Apr 9, 2008 at 05:57 PM

God has sent an angel right here on earth! And his name is Nick all of our love and prayers are with you always. Just remember I can do all things through Jesus Christ,who strengthens me.Philippians 4;13
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Posted by: Debbie on Apr 7, 2008 at 01:43 PM

Amen Mr. furrey, well said. Best of luck Nick.
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Posted by: Walker on Apr 7, 2008 at 11:06 AM

BIKERS: We're having a RIDE-IN to raise money for Nick on June 1st of this year in Eastern Virginia at Rappahannock Church of Christ. Annonymous donors are giving money for every motorcycle that shows up. Bike contest, door-prizes, great live music from one of our Harley Riders' bands . . . and every kind of bike will be there! Our club (The RCofC Bikers) has guys who ride everything from an antique HD, to softail classics, sportsters, Nightsters, every kind of Metric, even a BMW, Ducati and Big Dog! Best of all, Nick and his family will be there!!! So leave your wallet at home if you want to, but ride in! Just by showing up, Nick's family will be helped. Go to www.rcofc.org for more info.
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