August 31, 2016 - The Center Police Department engaged in Operation Razor Sharp on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in support of Ryan Moore, a 6-year-old Shelbyville student who is fighting leukemia. The officers gathered at Primp Salon and Spa on the Center downtown square where the beauticians offered their services for the cause.
People across East Texas have been supporting Ryan in his fight against cancer. Ryan was diagnosed with leukemia July 14, 2016 and has been at St. Jude's in Memphis, Tennessee undergoing treatment. He is the son of Mark and Sheri Miller and the late Derek Mark Moore.
Sheri Miller expressed her appreciation to the overwhelming support their family has been given, "That so many people would rally behind him, especially from the Center Police Department, that just shows what type of people they are. They have heard his story. They heard that he didn't like his hair cut and for them, those who have never met Ryan before, that they wanted to shave their hair like he did... when he saw the pictures he just grinned. It has definitely just touched all of our family."
Ryan's mom continued talking about the support that all of the East Texas area has shown. Recently, the Shelbyville Graduating Class of 2007 mailed Ryan a gift package which included an iPad, an Otter Box, and an iTunes gift card for Ryan to play with before his procedures.
Friends from Huxley have done several fundraisers from a car show, t-shirt fundraisers, and carnival. Primp Salon previously hosted a fundraiser. Strangers have sent cards and made donations. Church groups have sent packages and cards letting them know they have added them to their prayer lists.
"There has been just so much outpour of love and prayers, not just from our community but from surrounding communities that have heard about him. It's just crazy; we are in awe of how much love and support we have been given." Sheri said, "This has definitely been the hardest thing that we have had to do but to know that our home town is backing us. It's funny because most people they say so much stuff about living in a small town that they would rather live in a big city but you can't find this kind of love and support in a big city. There is nothing better than a small town."
Sheri finished saying, "Above all, we thank God for letting us be at such an amazing place like St. Jude's and we know, with Him, Ryan one day will be cancer free!"
