I wanted to let everyone know that Jaiden's Foundation has helped our first family. A 12-year old boy from Milford, NH was seriously injured during a baseball game when a ball struck him in the face. According to his Mom, Jodi:
We are aware of 10-11 fractures his eye, cheek, nose and sinus at this point. One fracture in his nose is so wide that his brain is exposed behind the cheek so we have to watch him for a "runny nose".
We are not sure how many surgeries Nick will need or what the plan for therapy will be for a while. The doctors are saying he is pretty much in his chair for a few months. No bending (even for his shoes), lifting, straining, standing for prolonged time, no stairs. Pretty much no activity.
I am so thankful for all the support and prayers that have come our way. I am so thankful to have him home I truly believe that it can always be worse! Our family has become stronger already!
You are truly doing "angels" work!
The Foundation sent this family both a check and gas cards to help alleviate the expenses related to doctor visits.
We have also reached out to a family whose young daughter was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. We are waiting to hear back from them.
Just this week we found out about yet another youngster from Nashua who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer on his pituitary gland called craniopharyngiomas. His name is Charlie and he can use some prayers as he is scheduled for surgery tomorrow at Children's Hospital. Please visit his blog site at:
http://charliesmithsblog.blogspot.com/
We plan to approach his family with an offer of assistance once we get through Family Fun Day. All my time and energy is being put toward this event in the hopes it will prove to be a wonderful experience for children and their families; as well as another successful fundraiser.
Please visit our new site at:
http://www.ribbonsforjaiden.org/
As time allows, we will begin to post stories about the families we are helping and the families with needs for support and prayers.
God Bless you all.
~ Holleigh Tlapa
*Forever Jaiden's Mom*
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
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