Introducing the Mears Family!

You can be a part of shining the light of hope into this family, forever altering their story in a positive way. Their list of needs (and a few wishes) can be found below. 

If you would like to fulfill a wish or need on the list by donating new or like-new items or by offering your services, please contact Robert Forbes at KLRC by email ([email protected]) or phone (479-238-8599).

If you'd like to mail in a monetary gift such as gift card or cash, please clearly indicate "For Christmas Wish Family #1," somewhere inside or on the package. For checks, please call Robert Forbes at KLRC at 479-238-8599 before mailing to verify/clarify names.

The Story

My wife had a miscarriage and two years later we found ourselves expecting again. After a high risk term, she gave birth to Graysen (who was healthy and happy). Two weeks after his second birthday, Graysen went to get off the couch and fell like bricks and started crying uncontrollably! We could tell he was in serious pain.

Children's Northwest eventually found the cancer through MRI’s (which they had to put him to sleep for). Graysen had two biopsies in two days, and we were able to find out what type of cancer this was. LCH. They put him in a back brace for 14 weeks (this covered his whole upper torso). During that time the cancer spread to his arm. This devastated us. This is how hollow his bones were: Children's put him in an arm cast to prevent his arm from breaking. The back was still the worst spot as it not only was destroying his L3 spine, it also deteriorated most of his disk by the L3 vertebra. The doctor at that point told us he may never do any kind of labor, work, sports or anything physical in his life. He was in the arm cast for 12 weeks.

Two days before Thanksgiving 2023, we had to start Chemotherapy drugs with steroids, antibiotics, and vitamins. They told us they were doing surgery on him to install a chest port for the treatment. Graysen has been doing chemo for a year now, and we are finally almost done. We are unsure of what his future holds, or if this will spread even more. There is no cure for this. Most kids who have this turn out just fine, but with Graysen’s spreading to more than one spot we are unsure but have faith in Jesus. Graysen has a sensitive body and chemo has been rough on him. His blood work was always low to severe low and had to quarantine a lot. The doctors are hopeful for us and have been amazing through this process.

We don't know why this is happening but have faith Jesus is in control. We have been inspired through all of this to spread the Word of God. We want to show everyone that you CAN love Jesus and trust him no matter WHAT!

Please pray for us and Graysen as we finish treatment and march ahead to untreaded waters. Jesus heals and we believe Graysen is in good hands. It’s been hard to praise through this storm, but we REFUSE to quit and so does Graysen. This kid continues to fight and overcome every obstacle with a smile. Thank you for reading this and for your continued prayers.

P.S- Pray for ALL children with cancer and their families. This is something we wouldn’t wish on ANYONE! To see your baby in pain and know there is nothing you can do about it hurts in a way that's indescribable.

Needs (and Wishes)

Most items can be found on this wishlist below!

NOTE: This symbol ✔ means that item has been provided!

Graysen (Age 3)

  • Shirt size: 5-6 kids
    • Right-sided port zip up shirts size 6-7 (Medical treatment shirts)
  • Pant Size: 5-6 kids
  • Shoe size:11 kids
  • Christmas Wish #1: Battery powered drivable kids vehicle
  • Christmas Wish #2: Training wheel Bike
  • Christmas Wish #3: Nintendo Switch
  • Christmas Wish #4: New iPad
  • Christmas Wish #5: Any Kind of Paw Patrol Tower/Playset

Crenton (Age 17)

  • Shirt size: Medium 
  • Men's Pant Size: 29X30
  • Shoe Size: 10 Men's
  • Christmas Wish #1: Prescription Sun Glasses
  • Christmas Wish #2: Mac Book For College
  • Christmas Wish #3: Beats Headphones
  • Christmas Wish #4: iPhone (any model unlocked)
  • Christmas Wish #5: Nice Cologne

Maci (Age 12)

  • Shirt size: Medium
  • Junior Women's Pant Size: 3
  • Women's Shoe Size: 8.5 Women's
  • Christmas Wish #1: New iPad
  • Christmas Wish #2: New desk for her room
  • Christmas Wish #3: She LOVES Art. (anything to do with drawing/painting and being artsy)
  • Christmas Wish #4: Full Size Bed Comforter (anything to do with animals)
  • Christmas Wish #5: Bicycle

Abby (Age 15)

  • Shirt Size: Medium Women's 
  • Pant Size: 4 Women's 
  • Shoe Size: 8 Women's
  • Christmas Wish #1: Ulta Gift Card
  • Christmas Wish #2: Jewelry
  • Christmas Wish #3: Any kind of Fuzzy Blanket
  • Christmas Wish #4: Perfume


Parents Wishes

Carrie (Mom)

  • Pants: 3-4 Women
  • Shirt: Medium
  • Shoes: 7.5 Women
  • Vanity
  • BoHo Decorations for living room
  • Mountain Bike

Ryan (Dad)

  • Pants: 38/32 
  • Shirt: XL 
  • Shoes: 11.5
  • Mountain Bike
  • Smoker (for cookouts)
  • Drone

Household Needs

  • Leaf Blower
  • Rakes
  • Shovels
  • Gardening tools
  • A (6-9Ft) Ladder (something that helps us reach our attic in above garage)
  • Area Rug (This is for Graysen to have something soft to play on in our living room)
  • Deep Freezer
  • Dressers (2)
  • Trundle Bed
  • L shape Sectional couch
  • Chain Saw
  • Computer Desk
  • New Cook Ware 

Absolute DREAMS

  • A good running vehicle for our soon-to-be 18 year old 
  • To meet Patrick Mahomes (This is a tall ask)
  • Playground Equipment for our backyard
  • Trampoline (with net)
  • Graysen would love to go to any kind of Razorback Game
  • A Family Vacation Somewhere
  • New Family Vehicle (We can't afford a new vehicle and something that's safe/dependable and to not have to worry about it breaking down)
  • Shelves for the garage for storing stuff/tools
  • Attic Finished (I believe all that we need is someone to put insulation in and lay a floor down)
  • Siding fixed (this is just on one side of our house from the May Tornado that hit Rogers) 

A Special Ask: If you work in a trade (such as a mechanic, plumber, electrician, HVAC, contractor/handyman, etc.) or have your own business that offers services to the community, and you'd like to be a part of potentially helping to fulfill specific needs of this family, please email [email protected]! (Note: Emailing will not obligate you to render any services. You will have the option to review and decide if you are able to help on a case-by-case basis.)

Mailing Address for Gifts: 

90.9 KLRC
110 N Broadway St
Siloam Springs, AR 72761

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