Lights of Dax

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By WEEK Producer

Story Published: Nov 5, 2009 at 11:32 PM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 6, 2009 at 12:04 AM CDT

Many of these early decorations are for two year old Dax.

The Saint Jude Patient may never be able to see them again.

Julie and Austin Locke say that their son has an extremely rare form of leukemia and is expected to only survive for another five to seven weeks.

Dax is no longer able to walk because of his condition, but enjoys "dancing" to Dora the Explorer songs.

His parents say that they're just trying to enjoying their time together during the holiday season.

"There's just new ones going up constantly just from my caring branch-the people-word of mouth-why do you have Christmas lights up so early? You know, it just keeps passing. Everybody wants to help and that's a great way for them to help-we have plenty of meals and gifts and this means a lot to us."

Even though its early November, Dax and his parents view lights every evening.

To learn more how to help, visit our website at week-dot-com, or simply decorate your residence with Christmas lights.

Sunday, Dec 20 at 9:00 PM Fort Wayne, Indiana wrote ...

Thinking of you and praying for you Dax. God bless you and your family. Your little life has blessed us all - thanks for your sweet life and light you have shined.

Thursday, Dec 17 at 2:49 PM Boo frm Metamora High wrote ...

I just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers because i know what you are going through not knowing what will happen next. I know because i lost my grandfather this past April to cancer. We put our christmas lights up right before thanksgiving in honor of your family. Just stay strong as a family.

Wednesday, Dec 9 at 11:03 AM the zollicoffer wrote ...

just want you to no that your all in are prayers

Sunday, Nov 22 at 9:24 PM Goldstucker, Pizzi Family wrote ...

Montreal, Quebec We have put up our Christmas lights today in honor of Dax. Our prayers are with you!

Thursday, Nov 19 at 5:29 PM Toni-Sylmar, CA wrote ...

I was soo moved by this story, it brought me to tears. I will pray every night for DAX and his family. Stay strong!. Ive fwd this to all the employees in my company and hopefully they will do the same to bring awareness and Help cure This horrible Illness. STAY STRONG AND know Everyone is praying for you.

Wednesday, Nov 18 at 6:25 PM Rain from Manila, Philippines wrote ...

I felt so sorry because of his condition that he has few weeks to live and might not be able to celebrate the holiday season. I felt glad because a lot of people showed their support for DAX. I would always pray for the boy and still hoping that GOD will creat miracle for DAX. God bless them!

Wednesday, Nov 11 at 10:50 PM For Dax wrote ...

Eureka College Fraternity is decorating their house for Dax. Writing his name on the wall too. Lamba Chi on Venum St.

Monday, Nov 9 at 6:25 PM Diers Family wrote ...

We just put our lights up today in honor of Dax. You and your family are in my prayers. Enjoy all of the twinkling lights!!

Saturday, Nov 7 at 8:35 PM Pekin wrote ...

Our lights are going up this weekend just for you Dax. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please enjoy all the pretty lights Dax, they twinkle just for you.

Saturday, Nov 7 at 2:56 PM Brenda Ratton of Washington wrote ...

I lost my daughter to aml she also had 2 bone marrow transplants. she fought for 2 1/2 years and was 4 months away from being 4 years old when we lost her we will put up our lights this weekend and if daxs' family ever wants to talk to someone who's been there they can look me up any time

Friday, Nov 6 at 8:29 PM MJo wrote ...

We are going to decorate for you this weekend...I hope you enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend and go out to see all of the displays.

Friday, Nov 6 at 5:45 PM Washington Blessings for Dax wrote ...

We also live in Washington and will be putting our lights up for Dax this weekend. God Bless Dax and his family.

Friday, Nov 6 at 4:48 PM Rose wrote ...

I have a tree I keep up all year,a nd it will be lit tonight in honor of DAX. God Bless him and his family. They are in my thoughts and prayers.

Friday, Nov 6 at 4:42 PM John wrote ...

Our family has supported St Jude for about 10 year's now ... I'LL get my light's out for Dax this Sunday ...... I just lost my son in June And will keep you in my Prayers...

Friday, Nov 6 at 4:22 PM Nashville, Tn wrote ...

Our tree is up for Dax.

Friday, Nov 6 at 1:38 PM Mindy wrote ...

My heart fell when I heard about this. I have called East Peoria and left a message for Dan Cunningham to call me back. I am going to ask if they can set up the lights in E.P. (festivle lights) for him to see. I encourage everyone to contact them. The lights are being stored in a warehouse...they need to set the up...in his neighborhood or somewhere for him to see. All kids love the lights and he should get to see them!

Friday, Nov 6 at 12:07 PM creve coeur wrote ...

Lights are going up for you tommorrow Dax-- You are in our thoughts and prayers-- I have sent the message on to my e-mail list God Bless!!!

Friday, Nov 6 at 11:44 AM Barbara Pkwy wrote ...

We will have our leg lamp in the window for you Dax! God Bless you!

Friday, Nov 6 at 11:06 AM Chillicothe Family wrote ...

We saw this on your station. Our hearts and prayers go out to this family. My wife is organizing a donation to St Jude on Dax's behalf at her employer. We will be putting our Christmas lights up Saturday in his honor.

Friday, Nov 6 at 9:25 AM Washington Family wrote ...

Our prayers go out to this family. We will be putting our lights up this weekend too. Washington is a great community!

Friday, Nov 6 at 12:10 AM Higgins Family wrote ...

We will be put up lights tomorrow for Dax, our prayers go out to this little boy and his family.

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