I know David Haynes personally. I bowled league with him when I lived in Vegas. Fierce competitor and all around great guy. Kept me on my toes, as at that time he had made Team USA, and every time I bowled him, really made me step up my game. But now, as the father of a 16 month old girl, I can't fathom this happening to any baby, let alone a 1-month old. Heartbreaking. But then again, I just watched Jack Hoffman, a 7-year old living with brain cancer, win an ESPY for best moment, so my heart strings are already pulled.

But to see the bowlers in Vegas rally for this girl, putting up money to help pay for the bills.. This is what it's about. And while I'm not much into their products, props to Storm for donating $5000 to help out.

If any of you make it to the Vegas area, especially around South Point, stop in and donate, if you can.

Anyway, here's the article in question, and video included. Warning: once you see their baby girl, you'll be wrapped. Keep some tissue nearby.

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http://www.8newsnow.com/story/22901275/bowlers-rally-for-baby-stricken-with-cancer

LAS VEGAS -- By the dozens, bowlers showed their support for one-month-old Judy Lucille Haynes, who is in a battle for her life.

"When Judy was born, we really had no idea that anything was wrong with her. We turned her over and saw something sticking out of her back," said David Haynes, Judy's father.

The tumor they saw turned out to be malignant, a rare form of cancer called neuroblastoma. Since birth, Judy has been back and forth from a children's hospital in Los Angeles. She's already undergone two rounds of chemotherapy for the tumor that is wrapped around her spinal cord.

Her parents Tisha and David said it doesn't seem real.

"It's trying at times. It's a lot of disbelief," said Tisha Carter, Judy's mom.

The couple owns a bowling pro shop in town and when word spread about Judy, the local community stepped into help. A portion of the proceeds from charity tournaments help the family pay for travel expenses and mounting medical bills.

The road for Judy, though, remains a long one.

Right now, she doesn't have full function of her legs. She has already started feeling the side effects of chemotherapy, experiencing nausea and losing her tiny locks of hair.

Doctors tell the family Judy's prognosis is good and that's enough to keep the family hopeful for the future.

"I'm looking forward to the day when she can run around and bowl herself with all of our friends," Tisha said.

If you would like more information about how to help Judy Haynes, you can visit the Las Vegas Bowlers Facebook page.