Vigil, Benefits Set for Trey Love This Weekend and Beyond

One little boy is making big news, and local communities are rallying to support his family.

When 4-year-old Trey Love’s rare form of childhood cancer returned, a family who thought it was out of the woods is now back at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) as Trey fights for his life.

After Trey’s surgery last weekend, the Phoenixville community rallied together. Now living in Royersford, the family formerly lived in Phoenixville, and many supporters showed up at a to show support.

Katie Jeffers-Bala said the family is overwhelmed with the outpouring.

“Words can’t even describe how Mike and Missy [Trey’s parents] and those close to the family feel about the support,” she said. “It’s just been amazing.”

Team Trey has heard from people all over the country, as far away as California, who’ve been touched by Trey’s story.

“Someone wrote on Trey’s Facebook wall today that he’s teaching us more than we’d ever be able to teach him,” Jeffers-Bala said. “This story touched so many people, and it’s making people look at their lives a little differently.”

According to an update posted by Jeffers-Bala on Thursday, a pathology report confirmed that Trey’s neuroblastoma had recurred. However, there was good news.

“Trey’s MIBG scan came back negative—nothing glowed,” Jeffers-Bala wrote. “The doctors had anticipated glowing … a virtual Christmas tree … but once again the power of prayer has prevailed and Trey has won this battle in this horrific war he is waging.”

On Friday, the family had a good day, and some of Trey’s buddies came to visit him in the hospital, Jeffers-Bala said. Trey’s making strides medically since his surgery.

“Even the doctors have been saying they’ve never seen anything like this,” Jeffers-Bala said.

The weekend will be test-free, and on Monday, the family will deal with more scans to look into Trey’s bones and bone marrow to see if the cancer progressed.

“Missy’s hoping the good news continues,” Jeffers-Bala said.

As for Team Trey, the cause page  swelled to more than 11,000 members, and those close to the family are receiving many e-mails each day. Jeffers-Bala and Jill McMahon-Ford said they’ll do their best to respond to everyone, but the responses may take a bit as the response to Trey’s story has been so strong.

Trey’s parents wish to take their son on a trip to Disney World, where the family went after Trey kicked cancer the first time around. They’ll also need financial support to be near Trey.

Here is more information on the vigil Sunday, other local benefits and where to send donations to help out the Love family. There’s also info at the end if you’d just like to donate:

Benefit at Lady of America in Royersford

Where: 320 Tenth Ave., Royersford

When: Sat., March 26, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

What: There will be an ab crunch challenge, fitness programs, raffles and bake sales to support the Love family and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

More Info: Take a look at the Lady of America page on Facebook.

Bake Sale

Where: Phoenixville Kmart, 1000 Nutt Rd.

When: Sat., March 26, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

What: Wawa and Red Lobster gift cards will be raffled, and the proceeds from the event will be brought to the vigil on Sunday.

More Info: Get involved or find out more on the Facebook event page.

Vigil for Trey Love

Where: Hope Community Church, 720 N. Henderson Rd., King of Prussia

When: Sun., March 27, 7 p.m.

More Info: Check out the cause page for Trey.

Benefit at Screwballs Sports Bar and Grill

Where: 216 W. Beidler Rd., King of Prussia

When: Sun., March 27, 8 p.m.

What: Following the vigil, this spot will host a benefit for the Love family.

More Info: Find more on the cause page for Trey.

Benefit at Petrucci’s in King of Prussia

Where: 670 N. Henderson Rd., King of Prussia

When: Sun., March 27, 8 p.m.

What: Right after the vigil on Sunday, you can head to this ice cream place for a benefit for Trey.

Uncle Gene's Pizzeria Fundraiser

Where: 1192 N. Keim St., Pottstown

When: Tues., March 29, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

What: A portion of the restaurant's proceeds will go to benefit Trey Love.

Friendly’s in Pottstown Dinner Donations

Where: 200 Shoemaker Rd., Pottstown

When: Wed., March 30, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

What: Come in for dinner and 10 percent of your check will go to benefit Trey’s family.

Guppy’s Good Times

Where: 2 Maple St., Conshohocken

When: Wed., March 30, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

What: A $20 donation to Trey’s family will get you drinks and appetizers.

Giovanni's Fundraiser

Where: 446 Main St., Royersford

When: Thurs., March 31, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

What: Ten percent of food bills go to benefit Trey.

More Info: See Giovanni's Facebook page.

Petrucci's in Phoenixville Benefit

Where: 472 Nutt Rd., Phoenixville

When: Thurs., March 31, all day

What: A portion of the day's proceeds will go to Trey Love's family. 

More Info: Find more on the Petrucci's Facebook page.

Trey Day

Where: All over

When: March 31

What: Wear your Phillies gear to show support for Trey and his family. Trey’s a huge fan of the team.

Donation Information

Donations can be sent to Hope Community Church, 740 N. Henderson Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406. Write your checks to Hope Community Church and in the memo write: “Trey Love.” All donations will go into a fund established specifically for Trey Love.