Child’s name:   Kody Jacob Kruppenbacher

Birthdate:  August 18, 1995

Diagnosis:  Microglioma...which is an inoperable tumor on and recently has grown into his brainstem. Kody also has  hydrocephlus {swelling of the brain caused by the tumor..he is OK though, he had a shunt put in last May} Kody's tumor is so rare that he is currently the only living person with this type.

When Diagnosed:  January 8, 2002

Web Site:  http://www.caringbridge.org/fl/kodysstory

Siblings names and ages  Karyelle: 22, Kayara: 21, Kyle: 18, Kaysha: 12, Kolin: 6

Child’s interests:  Blue Angel Navy jets, skateboarding, motorcycles, fast cars, video {X-Box} games, football, baseball, swimming, playing with his siblings..and his dog, Boomer.

A few of Kody’s favorite things:  His Blue Angel jet collection, his X-Box,

Siblings Interests:  Karyelle and Kayara have already moved out...Kayara has a baby girl named Alona who is 19 months old.  Kyle loves skateboarding and skates with Kody just about everyday. Kaysha loves make-up, phone, boys and being popular with her friends., Kolin loves super heros {spiderman, justice league, etc...}, video games {X-Box and Gameboy Advance}, playing outside, riding his bike and watching cartoons.

Type of pet(s) & Pet name(s):  A big dog named Boomer {he's 180 pounds} and many, many ducks who keep laying eggs and having baby ducks.

Address where small gifts can be sent:  Kody Kruppenbacher, 2402 Myer Ave., Leesburg, Florida  34748