Quibodeaux diagnosed with inoperable brain tumor

By Naomi Guidry
news@americanpress.com

Last week, 8-year-old Drake Quibodeaux of Vinton made a simple request for Christmas cards. His request was met with more than 5,000 cards and packages from people across the nation — including country singer Tim McGraw.

Quibodeaux was diagnosed earlier this year with Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), which is an inoperable brain tumor. He is receiving chemotherapy six times a month to prevent the cancer from spreading.

When asked what he wanted for Christmas this year, Drake told his mother, Danielle, he wanted Christmas cards. The cards have been pouring in since his story appeared in several local and national news outlets. Posts on social media have become viral.

On Monday, a U.S. Postal Service vehicle stopped by Drake’s home filled with boxes of Christmas cards and packages.

GoFundMe pages have also been set up to help Drake and his family attend both the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona on Jan. 1 and visit "Disney World as soon as possible."

All extra money donated will help pay Drake’s medical expenses.

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To visit the GoFundMe pages:

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gf.me/u/n8rr2n.<p><span>Drake Quibodeaux received more than 5,000 cards and packages after requesting Christmas cards as the single thing he wanted for Christmas in 2018. </span></p>Special to the American Press<p><span>Drake Quibodeaux, with mother Danielle, has received more than 5,000 cards and packages since requesting Christmas cards as the single thing he wanted for Christmas.</span></p>Special to the American Press