I got a email today stating Coach Weaver has been battling rectal cancer since June. Here is what was in the email -
Hello to the friends of the New England Catching Camp. This is Jay Weaver, most of you know my dad Dave Weaver as Coach Weaver.
I have felt it is time to share with you all a health situation that my dad has been battling since June of this year. Many local families are aware of it but I feel I needed to extend this information to the rest of our sports family.
On June 10th of this year my dad received word from his doctor that he had rectal cancer. Needless to say this shocked us. Just 4-1/2 years ago he had a clean colonoscopy. The cancer had snuck in under the radar in a very short period of time.
He began immediate visits to the Lahey Clinic in Burlington MA. They discovered that the tumor had almost completely blocked his rectum. So on 6/18 he had a temporary colostomy put in. This allowed him to eat and stay strong during the 6 weeks of radiation and chemo.
That treatment was completed in the end of August and he was then given a 6 week rest time to get ready for surgery. His surgery was Oct 7th. It was decided before hand that too much damage had been done to the rectum and other tissue in the area so a very extensive procedure call an AP Resection was done. His colostomy will be permanent. He is resting at home now after having to go back in for a few days due to a post-op infection. This will put his recovery back a few weeks but he just has to take it slow and wait till the infected section of the incision heals.
The real good news was that the post-op biopsy was negative. No active cancer cells could be found in any of the tissue, lymph nodes or other structures removed. The surrounding remaining tissues were also found to be clean. He will have many years of coaching catchers ahead of him.
My family has been so blessed with all the prayers so far and ask for continued prayers as dad walks down this road. The Lord has been so faithful to my dad through this and he gives Him all the praise for the strength he has. His favorite verse through this all has been Phil 4:13
Now comes the hard part of this letter. It is always hard to ask others for help, especially when finances are involved. My dad is still being paid while on medical leave from his day job but his coaching business has made up a growing part of our family income over the past years. Due to the severity of the surgery that has left him quite weak and unable to coach now or in the near future we are having a financial shortfall to cover the family expenses.
If you feel lead to help us get through this financial tough time we would greatly appreciate it. Checks can be made out to Dave Weaver and mailed to:
Friends of Dave Weaver
5 Partridge Circle
Hudson NH 03051
If you would like to make a donation by credit card there is a link below that will allow you to donate by credit or debit card.
Click here to donate
Just reply to this email if you have any questions for me as I monitor all in coming emails for the camp.
Thanks for your help, my dad looks forward to getting back on the field with all the great baseball and softball catchers he has met over the years.
Sincerely,
Jay Weaver
Director of Operations
New England Catching Camp
Hello to the friends of the New England Catching Camp. This is Jay Weaver, most of you know my dad Dave Weaver as Coach Weaver.
I have felt it is time to share with you all a health situation that my dad has been battling since June of this year. Many local families are aware of it but I feel I needed to extend this information to the rest of our sports family.
On June 10th of this year my dad received word from his doctor that he had rectal cancer. Needless to say this shocked us. Just 4-1/2 years ago he had a clean colonoscopy. The cancer had snuck in under the radar in a very short period of time.
He began immediate visits to the Lahey Clinic in Burlington MA. They discovered that the tumor had almost completely blocked his rectum. So on 6/18 he had a temporary colostomy put in. This allowed him to eat and stay strong during the 6 weeks of radiation and chemo.
That treatment was completed in the end of August and he was then given a 6 week rest time to get ready for surgery. His surgery was Oct 7th. It was decided before hand that too much damage had been done to the rectum and other tissue in the area so a very extensive procedure call an AP Resection was done. His colostomy will be permanent. He is resting at home now after having to go back in for a few days due to a post-op infection. This will put his recovery back a few weeks but he just has to take it slow and wait till the infected section of the incision heals.
The real good news was that the post-op biopsy was negative. No active cancer cells could be found in any of the tissue, lymph nodes or other structures removed. The surrounding remaining tissues were also found to be clean. He will have many years of coaching catchers ahead of him.
My family has been so blessed with all the prayers so far and ask for continued prayers as dad walks down this road. The Lord has been so faithful to my dad through this and he gives Him all the praise for the strength he has. His favorite verse through this all has been Phil 4:13
Now comes the hard part of this letter. It is always hard to ask others for help, especially when finances are involved. My dad is still being paid while on medical leave from his day job but his coaching business has made up a growing part of our family income over the past years. Due to the severity of the surgery that has left him quite weak and unable to coach now or in the near future we are having a financial shortfall to cover the family expenses.
If you feel lead to help us get through this financial tough time we would greatly appreciate it. Checks can be made out to Dave Weaver and mailed to:
Friends of Dave Weaver
5 Partridge Circle
Hudson NH 03051
If you would like to make a donation by credit card there is a link below that will allow you to donate by credit or debit card.
Click here to donate
Just reply to this email if you have any questions for me as I monitor all in coming emails for the camp.
Thanks for your help, my dad looks forward to getting back on the field with all the great baseball and softball catchers he has met over the years.
Sincerely,
Jay Weaver
Director of Operations
New England Catching Camp
