You know you wanna be an avenger!

Last year, a group of us fantastic craftsters (mostly knitters with a few hookers thrown in for good measure) on the Wooly Wonder Forumsgot together to help one of our own, Jesse, raise money to run the Three Day. It was exciting being a part of something so worthwhile, and it became almost larger than life. Now, the Avengers have come together again for a special little boy, the best friend of one of our Avenger's daughter.

Here's some of his story:

Nat is a three and a half year old boy. He's been called the Professor since he was a newborn, and it suits him well. Proffer is a wonderful kid, he loves nursery rhymes and fairy tales. He loves to dance and sing and from infancy has always been very sure of himself and what he likes in life.

On October 25, 2006, Nat's family discovered that he had a brain tumor. On October 27 at 1:30 PM EST, The Professor underwent brain surgery in an attempt to remove the tumor.

It was discovered to be Medulloblastoma. This type of malignant tumor is among the more common in childhood cancers. The surgeon reviewed the post-op MRI, and there is no sign of tumor either radiographically or microscopically. So the only bits that can be left are cellular, and that's what the chemo is for. The fact that this is a fast-growing tumor is actually good for chemo, because chemo targets fast growing cells and eradicates them.

The oncologist is in full support of Nat receiving homeopathic support throughout his allopathic treatments. We know homeopathy helps, and we're hoping that the support it gives his whole body will allow him to withstand the levels of chemo necessary without suffering major long-term side effects.

The Fiber Arts Avengers want you to join us - become an avenger, fight for this sweet little boy. Whether you donate money, Craft something to sell, or even just buy a pattern or two - we appreciate all of it!

In the coming week, I'll be adding a pattern to those for sale to benefit The Prof, and knitting up some goodies to auction. So, get that paypal ready to spend!!