Little boy fighting cancer still needs our prayers

Bentley recently celebrated his third birthday party with family and friends. It was a day full of love and smiles that was cherished more than ever because the little boy, who is stronger than most adults, has been fighting cancer. The day of his party, Bentley was feeling well, but he had to spend his actual birthday in the hospital. It's unfair that a little boy so sweet and so full of innocence has to fight the horrible disease that is cancer, but somehow he and his mom remain strong.

Bentley recently celebrated his third birthday party with family and friends. It was a day full of love and smiles that was cherished more than ever because the little boy, who is stronger than most adults, has been fighting cancer. The day of his party, Bentley was feeling well, but he had to spend his actual birthday in the hospital. It’s unfair that a little boy so sweet and so full of innocence has to fight the horrible disease that is cancer, but somehow he and his mom remain strong.

Krystal Hayden is the true definition of “super mom.” Having another baby boy, Bentley’s younger brother, Krystal dedicates her life to making sure her two sons are well taken care of. She often has to take trips at the very last second to hospitals in New York City to get Bentley the best possible treatment. The family is in NYC now and she received terrible news. Yesterday while getting treatment, Bentley’s mediport came undone and the poor boy was bleeding everywhere. The nurse ran cultures and they went on with treatment, but in the morning Bentley’s mom received a call from one of the doctors. The culture came back positive and Bentley needed to come back to the hospital right away.

Krystal never knows what tomorrow will bring. Each day is a new one for Bentley and she continues to ask for prayers for her sweet and wonderful boy. “When will Bentley’s luck turn around?” she said. “Please pray for Bentley.”

A benefit for Bentley will be held 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at Knights of Columbus, 261 S. Legion Drive, Buffalo. Tickets are $20 pre-sale and $25 at the door (12 and under are free). The benefit includes a 50/50 raffle,basket auctions, big ticket items, food, draft beer and pop (cash bar available). To purchase tickets or to donate a basket or service, call Angie Branka at 716-391-8004, Jessica Hayden at 716-574-7107, Caitlyn White at 716-432-2077, Cheryl Inman at 716-348-6574, Ardyce Smith at 716-578-1235, or Jacqulyn Feliciano at 716-712-7645.

There is also a GoFundMe page set up for Bentley and his family at www.gofundme.com/help-my-2-yr-old-nephew-beat-cancer.

Please come out and support this little warrior!