What Is The C.O.L.E Foundation?
Who would think cancer could take the life of a three-year-old boy in eight weeks? Cole’s parents, Aaron and Moireen Ruotsala, certainly didn’t think it would happen to their sweet, blond-haired boy, but it did.
Adreno-Cortical Carcinoma
On July 24, 2008, Cole was diagnosed with adreno-cortical carcinoma. It’s a rare cancer (1-2 people per million) that originates in the adrenal gland. You can learn more about Cole’s cancer battle in an interview with his dad at SpecialPrayers: A Devotional Blog for Parents of Special Needs Children.
The C.O.L.E. Foundation
After Cole died, his parents started C.O.L.E.’s Foundation ( Caring Openly, Loving Eternally) to reach out to other children battling cancers and their families. If your child has cancer, you will find the support and comfort you need there. Once you register your family, you will be “adopted” by caring people ready to help. If you want to help a family, become a member so you can be matched with a family in need of adoption. You can also send prayer requests and updates for the C.O.L.E Foundation members to lift up on your behalf.
Once again, God’s ability to take a family dealing with a great tragedy and give them strength to reach out to others.
Shaking my head in wonder,
Jolene
