Memorials SACO, ME Michelle Thompson Simard 
 
 On October 11, 2017 Jacob was admitted to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital for the last time. Jacob’s Neuroblastoma has spread to his head- namely the sinuses, bottom of the skull, several spots in the small bones in the inner ear and several spots on the membrane between the skull and brain. We started radiation a week prior and Jacob’s condition got worse and he was having no success with oral pain meds. 
 
 
 
 On on the Monday the 10th we started chemotherapy in conjunction with the radiation and by Wednesday the doctors were concerned that there were no significant reduction of pain and decided to admit Jacob. Since then we have learned that his hip is extreamly peppered by tumors, which was described as looking like lace. This obviously has added to the pain and more importantly with his ability to walk and move around. 
 
 
 
 With that being said, his father, Roger and myself have been told that we should be spending as much time as possible with him and we should start making arrangements for his passing. It is expected Jacob may pass away within the month. Today Roger and I went to start making prearrangements for Jacob’s funeral, and were sticker shocked. No one thinks about having to do this type of planning for their child and because of that we did nor do not have life insurance on him. We are asking for some assistance from family and friends to help support this. 
 
 
 
 We we understand everyone lives on a budget and if you can not donate the best way to help (other than prayers) is to pass this along on your Facebook or other social media. Jacob has touched the lives of so many, he as well his father and myself appreciate your continued support, love, and well wishes. 
 
 
 
 Michelle Simard 
 
 Roger Guay 
 
 And ❤️ Jacob ❤️ ||||| (NEWS CENTER) — Jacob Thompson was diagnosed with Stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma in February 2014 when he was just 5 years old. Amazingly, Jacob is now 9, but the family says his time is limited, he won't be leaving the hospital, he will be having one more Christmas. 
 
 9 year old Jacob dressed up like a penguin on Halloween 2017 
 
 "Jacob loves Christmas," says his father Roger Guay. 
 
 Jacob and his family will have Christmas this weekend. His hospital room will be decorated with a tree and lights, some fake snow and, of course, Santa Claus will be there. Like any 9-year-old boy, he wants presents and cards from his family and friends. But he also would love some love from anyone who feels inspired to reach out. 
 
 "He loves cards from all people. He's also a typical 9-year-old boy. He wants iTunes cards," Guay said. "He plays this game Sim City where he builds an entire city and he can use his iTunes cards to buy gems, which helps the process move a little faster." 
 
 Jacob's story has spread through the state and the nation and cards and gifts have been pouring in. What he really wants and loves is homemade Christmas cards. If any toys get sent his way they will be shared with all of the kids who are at the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center. 
 
 Jacob received nearly 14,000 letters on Monday alone. That's thirty cartons of letters with more than 460 per carton. 
 
 PHOTOS: Jacob receives nearly 14,000 letters Mail for Jacob Mail for Jacob Mail for Jacob Mail for Jacob Mail for Jacob 
 
 ► PHOTOS: Jacob receives nearly 14,000 letters 
 
 Jacob spent part of Friday opening some of the many cards and presents he was sent. 
 
 PHOTOS: Jacob reads cards, opens presents 
 
 ► PHOTOS: Jacob reads cards, opens presents Jacob met members of the University of Maine men's hockey team Thursday night. They brought him a signed Black Bears jersey and hockey stick and posed for pictures. 
 
 PHOTOS: Jacob meets Maine Ice Hockey players Jacob's gifted a signed Maine Ice Hockey jersey. Jacob's gifted a signed Maine Ice Hockey jersey. Jacob with four Maine Ice Hockey players. Jacob with four Maine Ice Hockey players. Maine Ice Hockey players talk with Jacob. Maine Ice Hockey players talk with Jacob. 
 
 ► PHOTOS: Jacob meets Maine Ice Hockey playersAlso, people have reached out about coming to sing Christmas carols for Jacob. If anyone wants to do so, they are asked to shoot videos of themselves singing Christmas carols and then post them on the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital Facebook page.We will continue to update this page with as many pictures/videos as possible as they come in to us.If you are interested in sending Jacob a Christmas Card, please send them to him at Maine Medical Center:Jacob Thompson 
 
 C/O Maine Medical Center 
 
 22 Bramhall St 
 
 Portland, ME 04102The family has also started a GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/xkcjc8 
 
 PHOTOS: Jacob Thompson Jacob Thompson gets cards and gifts Jacob Thompson gets cards and gifts Jacob Thompson gets cards and gifts 9 year old cancer patient with his family. Jacob on his birthday Jacob Thompson with his family Jacob Thompson on Halloween Jacob Thompson with his mother Jacob Thompson on dressed as his favorite animal for Halloween. Jacob Thompson with his family 9 year old Jacob Thompson 
 
 ► PHOTOS: Jacob Thompson 
 
 Copyright 2017 WCSH ||||| Story highlights Jacob Thompson probably has less than a month to live 
 
 He wants people around the world to send him cards for the holiday 
 
 (CNN) Nine-year-old Jacob Thompson is your average kid. His obsessions include Minecraft and Legos, and he's a huge "Star Wars" fan. 
 
 He's also a photographer, singer and comedian, according to his stepmother, Tara Artinyan. And most of all, he really, really loves penguins. 
 
 But Jacob has Stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma, and doctors told his family in early October he probably only had a month to live. 
 
 So they'll celebrate Christmas early this year, and Jacob wants people to celebrate with him by sending him cards, his mother, Michelle Simard told CNN. 
 
 "He got some cards from this Halloween, and he opened up and saw them and it was like getting a gift. He read it to us and had a big smile his face and his nose scrunched," Jacob's father, Roger Guay, told CNN in a phone interview. "He was excited to see what people had to say and it just brightened his day." 
 
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– Jacob Thompson is celebrating Christmas early because this year's holiday will likely be his last one. The Maine 9-year-old, who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at age 5, was told in early October the cancer would likely take his life in a month. But his request for his final Christmas is simple: He wants cards. "He got some cards from this Halloween, and he opened up and saw them and it was like getting a gift. He read it to us and had a big smile on his face and his nose scrunched," Jacob's dad tells CNN. "He was excited to see what people had to say and it just brightened his day." Now the family is asking for people everywhere to send their son holiday cards. Jacob's early Christmas celebration will take place this weekend, WCSH reports, and will also include snow, a decorated tree, and a visit from Santa Claus. He's already received thousands of cards, including one from Antarctica—particularly exciting because Jacob loves penguins. For those looking for ideas of what type of card Jacob might like, he also loves Minecraft, Legos, Star Wars, photography, singing, and comedy. Anyone who wants to send more can send iTunes gift cards to help Jacob play SimCity, his dad says. Any toys sent to him will be shared with the other children at Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center. A GoFundMe campaign is raising money for Jacob's eventual funeral expenses. CNN has the address where cards to Jacob can be mailed.