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Ricky Mock

Team Ricky: 
It's that time of year.... Purple Plunge 2023.  You guys know our story -- Ricky was diagnosed in 2012 with Ewings Sarcoma (bone cancer) at the age of 4. 

"It's cancer" is one of the most devastating set of words spoken to any parent. 

  • December 27, 2011: Diagnosis Day
  • January 2012: Chemotherapy starts
  • March 2012: Liver resection & Gall Bladder removed
  • May 2012: Remove Cancer, Rotationplasty surgery (google it) 
  • July 2012: Fittings for Prosthetic Leg
  • Sept 2012: Chemotherapy complete
  • Oct 2012: Prosthetic delivered 

Over the last 10 years Ricky has been fitted with 8 (or is it 9) different prosthetics and perseveres through it all.  Before my eyes, he is a teenager (and driving with his permit -- Lord help us all)!   

If you’d like to help me reach my goal, you can visit my page and make a donation here.  You can also leave a message for me about why you decided to donate – I’d love to hear from you!

If you can think of others who might be interested in making a donation, please forward share this on social media!  You  have no idea how powerful sharing on social media can be.  Purple Plunge is a great organization and you’d be helping them (and me!) by spreading the word. 

Thank you so much for helping me reach my goal, and for supporting Purple Plunge.  Community is Stronger Than Cancer!

My Supporters

  • Peter Gennuso March 2023
  • Susan Schauwecker March 2023 $100.00
  • Joy Bailey March 2023 $128.75
  • Michelle Slove God bless Ricky!! March 2023 $103.00
  • Nicholas Calabrese March 2023 $103.00
  • Susan Bocchieri-Mock February 2023 $257.50
  • Jon Holderman February 2023 $250.00
  • Joy Bailey March 2023 $128.75
  • Michelle Slove God bless Ricky!! March 2023 $103.00
  • Nicholas Calabrese March 2023 $103.00

My Badges

  • Snowflake ($100 Raised)
    Snowflake ($100 Raised)

    Awarded when Anyone reaches $100.00 in donations

    Awarded 02/17/2023

  • Snowball ($250 Raised)
    Snowball ($250 Raised)

    Awarded when Anyone reaches $250.00 in donations

    Awarded 02/17/2023

  • Snowfall ($500 Raised)
    Snowfall ($500 Raised)

    Awarded when Anyone reaches $500.00 in donations

    Awarded 02/17/2023

  • Snowstorm ($750 Raised)
    Snowstorm ($750 Raised)

    Awarded when Anyone reaches $750.00 in donations

    Awarded 02/18/2023

  • Fundraising Achieved
    Fundraising Achieved

    Awarded when Anyone reaches 100 % of goal

    Awarded 02/18/2023

  • Blizzard ($1,000 Raised)
    Blizzard ($1,000 Raised)

    Awarded when Anyone reaches $1,000.00 in donations

    Awarded 02/18/2023

  • Profile Completed
    Profile Completed

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    Awarded 03/03/2023

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