Shelby Renee ***Upcoming fundraiser *** 3rd Annual Cosmic Bowl fundraiser, please read journal entry for more details... At 10 1/2 weeks old, Shelby was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia, a rare liver disease that affects newborns. She was on the waiting list for a liver transplant from October 2003 - June 2005, but now has stabilized enough to be removed from the list temporarily. Her doctors agree that a liver transplant is still in her future, but they're very happy with how well she is doing now. In November 2003 a fundraising campaign kicked off to help ensure that there are adequate funds to pay for Shelby's mounting medical bills. We have a goal of $100,000! So far, just about $60,000 has been raised thanks to the efforts of our wonderful volunteers. Please check back often for information on upcoming events... COTA for Shelby M. Please click on the above link to check out the group we are using for Shelby's fundraising.
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Thursday, November 3, 2005 8:14 PM CST Its that time of year again! Shelby's 3rd Annual Cosmic Bowl fundraiser will take place Saturday, December 3rd @ the CherryBowl. We are looking for people to distribute flyers, sell tickets, gather raffle items, and help work the event. Please contact either Jenn or Scott (via e-mail) if you can help. Thanks!
(P.S. For updates on Shelby please visit www.themartingirls.blogspot.com)
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Hospital Information: Patient Room: We're at home! Children's Memorial Hospital 2300 Children's Plaza Chicago, IL 60614-3394 1.773.880.4000
Links: http://www.classkids.org Learn more about Shelby's liver disease, Biliary Atresia. http://www.txpiranha88.homestead.com/kidslinks.html Shelby's liver friends http://www.kintera.org/FAF/home/default.asp?ievent=36292 Make a donation to Shelby's fundraising campaign.
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