CHARLOTTE- Holmes Desmelik, a 7-year-old boy from Brevard, North Carolina, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in 2014. Despite this, his family is relying on words of encouragement, faith and the Carolina Panthers to help him stay strong.
His mom, Clare, talked to Time Warner Cable News Anchor Christina Watkins about their fight and the importance of raising money for peadiatric brain cancer research.
Donations may be made in a three ways:
NOTE: Donations are tax deductible for the donor and are tax free for Clare & Dave with Eblen Charities.
1. Donate by check:
Make your check payable to “Eblen Charities” AND, to make sure your donation supports the Desmelik’s, write “Holmes Desmelik Fund” in memo line of check and on the envelope!
Mail Checks To:
Eblen Charities (Holmes Desmelik Fund)
50 Westgate Parkway
Asheville, NC 28806
2. Donate online:
Go to this page. Click on "donate". Enter your information and method for donation and click on "Review donation and continue". Then review your donation and click on the "+ please use my donation for" (this will open a text field) enter by typing "for holmes Desmelik fund". Then click "donate $ XX.XX USD now" and you're good.
3. Get a Holmes Team T-shirt, Sticker or Pin:
We have a wide variety of shirt sizes. A minimum donation of $20 for each shirt is required. Shirts, stickers and pins are available at Altamont Brewing in West Asheville. Keep an eye out for pop up sales happening in and around Brevard. For those of you who live further away inquire with Joe Culpepper how to get your shirts.
If you buy a shirt, sticker or pin by check, make your check payable to “Eblen Charities” AND, to make sure your donation supports the Desmelik’s, write “Holmes Desmelik Fund” in memo line of check.
For more information, click here.