Responding to the needs of a rapidly growing community, Phoenix Children's recently announced a $556 million expansion plan to bring its special brand of family-centered care to even more patients and families. The plan includes a significant upgrade of the Hospital's current campus, an aggressive physician recruitment effort, and an extension of the Hospital's presence throughout the Valley.
Dear Friends and Family,
As some of you might already know I am going to be running the PF Chang's ½ Marathon in January. I have joined up with the Phoenix Children's Hospital (PCH) to help raise money for the Kids. I am asking everyone for their help in sponsoring me for this wonderful event.
I am going to be running for Aiden, a former patient of PCH. Aiden is going to be 4 years old this month and has already gone through so much as a child. He was diagnosed with Tricuspid Atresia at 20 weeks of pregnancy. I would like to share Aiden's story by his Mother. Please take the time to read about his story and you can also visit the Phoenix Children's Hospital website to read more stories from the Kids.
**If you would like to give to this wonderful foundation you are in the right place. Just click the button for giving and it will take you through the steps. I am very excited to be a part of this and hope you can help me reach my goal! All funds will be going to the Phoenix Children's Hospital!**
Aiden's Story: Aiden was born with a heart defect called Tricuspid Atresia. This is where the Tricuspid valve did not form on the right side of the heart. We found out when I was pregnant that Aiden would have a heart defect (and would possibly need 3-5 surgeries), and we were able to prepare before Aiden was born. Aiden was born at Good Samaritan and spent the first 5 days of life in the NICU. We were expecting for Aiden to have surgery within 2 weeks of birth but he did so well we were able to wait until Aiden was about 6 months old. We had our first surgery at PCH in April 2004. Aiden was in the hospital for about 10 days. Dr. Michael Teodori, Erica, Dr. Mitchell Cohen, and Dr. John Stock, and nurses all took such great care of Aiden. The nurses at PCH and the staff were so great and took care of the parents as well. I thank God that Aiden was so young and would not remember this surgery. He was so tiny and there were so many machines. His favorite thing in the hospital was bath time. He slept much better and was very relaxed after each bath. There were many long nights and without the nurses I would not have made it. Aiden's 2 nd surgery was June 2006. This was the second part of Aiden's first surgery. Again, Dr. Teodori, Erica, Dr. Stock, and the great nurses went above and beyond the call of duty. This time Aiden was a little older and more active. The greatest thing about PCH is it is a KIDS hospital. Aiden was able to drive himself to surgery in a little yellow car. This was great for mommy because he waived by and said, "see you later mom, love ya". Aiden then got a severe infection about 2-weeks after surgery and we had to return to PHC for another 10 days. The nurses and aides came in to play with Aiden and really helped make the time go by. Aiden's 3rd surgery was November 2006 to put a pace maker in to help regulate the heart beat. Aiden was at PCH for only 6 days and was able to go home. Since all of Aiden's surgeries he is a NEW kid. He has energy, he is no longer blue (low oxygen levels), he can walk, talk, sing, and throw a ball. Aiden was very delayed with gross and fine motor and since working with therapists and attending school programs he is catching up quickly. It really has been an amazing journey with Aiden. This little guy has taught me more in 3 years that I could have ever imagined. Aiden is a lucky boy and through my experience with PCH I have come to realize we are very blessed. Many parents spend much of their child's life at the hospital. We were fortunate enough to have 4 short experiences. I decided that since I have such a great support of family and friends that each year we were going to help out PCH in our own way. On Aiden's first birthday instead of gifts we donated lotions, shampoos, bath products, and books. Bath time made Aiden feel so good and we learned that the PCH nurses were buying the bath products with their own money. So my family donated a huge bucket full of products, because all babies should feel relaxed. Aiden's second birthday we donated games and gift cards. It was so fun to see my family feel so good about giving to PCH. Aiden's 3 rd birthday we donated Poang chairs from Ikea, Fans, and remote controls. Aiden spent all of his surgeries in the PICU and the chairs frankly were uncomfortable. This year's donations we will be helping out Max's Closet. I spoke with Max's mom and I am looking forward to help out with the closet. In closing, I want to say without the doctors, nurses, staff at PCH, I would have never gotten through the last 3 years. I am proud that AIDEN WILL FOREVER BE PCH ALUMNI. Have a great day, Jennifer Morales WHAT MIRACLES IN MOTION IS ALL ABOUT!
Aiden's Story:
Aiden was born with a heart defect called Tricuspid Atresia. This is where the Tricuspid valve did not form on the right side of the heart. We found out when I was pregnant that Aiden would have a heart defect (and would possibly need 3-5 surgeries), and we were able to prepare before Aiden was born. Aiden was born at Good Samaritan and spent the first 5 days of life in the NICU. We were expecting for Aiden to have surgery within 2 weeks of birth but he did so well we were able to wait until Aiden was about 6 months old. We had our first surgery at PCH in April 2004. Aiden was in the hospital for about 10 days. Dr. Michael Teodori, Erica, Dr. Mitchell Cohen, and Dr. John Stock, and nurses all took such great care of Aiden. The nurses at PCH and the staff were so great and took care of the parents as well. I thank God that Aiden was so young and would not remember this surgery. He was so tiny and there were so many machines. His favorite thing in the hospital was bath time. He slept much better and was very relaxed after each bath. There were many long nights and without the nurses I would not have made it. Aiden's 2 nd surgery was June 2006. This was the second part of Aiden's first surgery. Again, Dr. Teodori, Erica, Dr. Stock, and the great nurses went above and beyond the call of duty. This time Aiden was a little older and more active. The greatest thing about PCH is it is a KIDS hospital. Aiden was able to drive himself to surgery in a little yellow car. This was great for mommy because he waived by and said, "see you later mom, love ya". Aiden then got a severe infection about 2-weeks after surgery and we had to return to PHC for another 10 days. The nurses and aides came in to play with Aiden and really helped make the time go by. Aiden's 3rd surgery was November 2006 to put a pace maker in to help regulate the heart beat. Aiden was at PCH for only 6 days and was able to go home. Since all of Aiden's surgeries he is a NEW kid. He has energy, he is no longer blue (low oxygen levels), he can walk, talk, sing, and throw a ball. Aiden was very delayed with gross and fine motor and since working with therapists and attending school programs he is catching up quickly. It really has been an amazing journey with Aiden. This little guy has taught me more in 3 years that I could have ever imagined. Aiden is a lucky boy and through my experience with PCH I have come to realize we are very blessed. Many parents spend much of their child's life at the hospital. We were fortunate enough to have 4 short experiences. I decided that since I have such a great support of family and friends that each year we were going to help out PCH in our own way. On Aiden's first birthday instead of gifts we donated lotions, shampoos, bath products, and books. Bath time made Aiden feel so good and we learned that the PCH nurses were buying the bath products with their own money. So my family donated a huge bucket full of products, because all babies should feel relaxed. Aiden's second birthday we donated games and gift cards. It was so fun to see my family feel so good about giving to PCH. Aiden's 3 rd birthday we donated Poang chairs from Ikea, Fans, and remote controls. Aiden spent all of his surgeries in the PICU and the chairs frankly were uncomfortable. This year's donations we will be helping out Max's Closet. I spoke with Max's mom and I am looking forward to help out with the closet. In closing, I want to say without the doctors, nurses, staff at PCH, I would have never gotten through the last 3 years. I am proud that AIDEN WILL FOREVER BE PCH ALUMNI.
Have a great day,
Jennifer Morales
WHAT MIRACLES IN MOTION IS ALL ABOUT!
“Miracles in Motion” will raise vital funds for Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH). As the only comprehensive children’s hospital in Arizona, PCH is the leading provider of pediatric care in the state, serving more than twice the number of children than any other single hospital in Arizona. PCH, which began operations in 1983, opened a new, dedicated pediatric campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun in May 2002. With its 307-bed capacity, the new PCH campus is one of the largest children’s hospitals in the nation.Over 54 team members started training in August and dedicated six months to getting in shape for the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon or ½ Marathon and fundraising for PCH. All of the money raised by “Miracles in Motion” will go directly towards patient care. Each participant is required to raise $1,500. Your tax deductible donation allows PCH to provide specialized care to Arizona’s most ill and injured children. Every dollar counts, so please give as little or as much as you can. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to the team's fundraising efforts. If you would rather send a check directly to the hospital, please make all checks payable to Phoenix Children’s Hospital and write "Miracles in Motion" in the memo section. Please mail the check to the following address: Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation Attn: Christine Appleton 1920 E. Cambridge, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85006 The Miracles in Motion team appreciates you taking time out of your busy day to visit this site and make a tax deductible donation. If you would like more information on PCH, please visit their website, www.phoenixchildrens.com On behalf of all of the kids at Phoenix Children's Hospital, thank you for your support! Please forward this to anyone you think might want to donate too!
