Dylan Days 2024 Recipients

Since 2010, Dylan Days has raised over $234,000 for local families going through a medical crisis. This would not be possible without all of the volunteers, donors, and sponsors. Thank each and every one of you that helps make this event a huge success each year, rain or shine!

Caleb Taylor is 14 years old and an 8^th grader at Chaloner Middle School.  In April, he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor classified as a DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma).  This pediatric brain cancer has an especially grim prognosis and very little treatment options.  In May he began radiation therapy which is the only known effective treatment available at this time.  He will be traveling to Washington, DC and Ohio to see if he is eligible for clinical trials.  Caleb is an honor roll student who enjoys skateboarding, soccer, video games and riding his 4-wheeler.  He is kind and even though he is sick with a life-threatening cancer, he still wants to help others any chance he gets.

Angela Hale went to VCU ER in Richmond, VA on January 15, 2024. At that time a large mass was found on her brain. There was significant fluid and swelling on her brain which caused the left side of her brain to shift to the right-side causing pressure which left her unable to think clearly, double blurred vision, difficulty writing and persistent headaches.

On January 23, 2024 she had a craniotomy to remove the mass which was sent to pathology and came back with a diagnosis of Glioblastoma Multiforme grade 4 (a fast growing and aggressive brain tumor). She then underwent six weeks of daily concurrent Chemotherapy and radiation at VCU in Richmond Va at the Massey Cancer Center. Her treatment regimen consists of continuing chemotherapy bi-weekly labs and MRI every two months to monitor progression. She is a Registered Nurse and due to her condition, she is unable to work.

Faye Pepper was diagnosed with Colon Cancer on May 22, 2024. She is currently undergoing a treatment plan devised by a team of Oncologists from ECU Health Cancer Care Center in Greenville, and ECU North Health Cancer Care Clinic in Roanoke Rapids.

Faye is a member of Hawkins Chapel Methodist Church where she began to play the piano for worship services at the age of 14. Currently she plays for two worship services each Sunday at different churches and has been doing so for years. It’s a blessing to her as well as good therapy. Her husband, David, and their children and grandchildren support and love her dearly. For those who know her, they know her faith in God and her positive attitude is what carries her through each and every day!