Noel is a 8yr old boy who suffers from Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) - a rare genetic blood disorder that is both chronic and life threatening.  After nearly 5 years of complicated treatments, many surgeries and waiting for a bone marrow match doctors had run out of treatment  options.  A  match has  now been found - which is GREAT news!  However because of the rare nature of Noel's illness and the complexities involved, the transplant, treatment and aftercare needs to take place at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in  Bethesda, Maryland USA.  Noel and his Mom are likely to be there from 4 to 12 months.  The Alberta Government does not cover travel and living expenses so all funds raised from the Art Auction will go directly to help defray expenses.  The family is entering the next stage of a very tenuous and difficult journey, with Noel's older brother Ethan and their Dad staying in Calgary. 

We all appreciate your support!