Incredible response: Boy with inoperable brain tumor gets 20,000 birthday cards

Jon Baker, The Times-Reporter
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CONESVILLE ‒ The outpouring of support from around the country continues for Andrew Miller, who is battling an inoperable brain tumor.

The Coshocton County boy hoped to receive 1,000 cards for his ninth birthday on Dec. 12. He easily surpassed that number. As of Thursday, he hads received more than 20,000, according to his father, Roman. On Wednesday, he got a garbage bag full.

Andrew Miller, 8, of Conesville enjoys one of the many gifts he received Tuesday from well-wishers as his mother, Linda, watches.
Andrew Miller, 8, of Conesville enjoys one of the many gifts he received Tuesday from well-wishers as his mother, Linda, watches.

In addition, on Tuesday, he received a UPS truck load of presents that had been dropped off for him at Community Hospice in New Philadelphia. "The response has been absolutely incredible," said Erica Rozak, volunteer manager with Community Hospice.

The interior of a UPS van is crammed with presents that were transported Tuesday from New Philadelphia to Conesville for Andrew Miller.
The interior of a UPS van is crammed with presents that were transported Tuesday from New Philadelphia to Conesville for Andrew Miller.

A birthday wish: Boy battling inoperable brain tumor receives more than 1,000 cards

Andrew is receiving care through Community Hospice.

"He is totally overjoyed with it," his father said of the cards and presents. "He is overwhelmed, but very overjoyed. He's very happy about it."

Andrew has not gotten through all of the cards yet, but he enjoys reading them. "It's just a joy to him," Roman said.

A room in the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia is filled with the many gifts that have been sent to Andrew Miller of Conesville.
A room in the Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia is filled with the many gifts that have been sent to Andrew Miller of Conesville.

Andrew, who is one of six children, has been battling two types of cancer for little more than a year now. He had adult B Cell Lymphoma in his stomach and a brain tumor. Roman said he was told by doctors that there is no cure for the brain tumor.

According to his father, doctors did surgery on the tumor and Andrew underwent 33 treatments of radiation. The lymphoma went into remission, but the brain tumor came back. It is all through his brain. Roman said there is nothing doctors can do.

Andrew Miller of Conesville is shown with his father, Roman, and his mother, Linda, as he opens presents from his many well-wishers on Dec. 12, his 9th birthday.
Andrew Miller of Conesville is shown with his father, Roman, and his mother, Linda, as he opens presents from his many well-wishers on Dec. 12, his 9th birthday.

Cards can be sent to Andrew Miller at 16905 Township Road 287, Conesville, OH 43811, or to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.

Reach Jon at 330-364-8415 or at jon.baker@timesreporter.com.

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