WELCOME TO MY FUNDRAISING PAGE!!!
On January 17th, 2010 I will officially crossing off one of my life goals....run a marathon. Call me crazy for actually wanting to run 26.2 miles, but you can't call me crazy for becoming apart of an amazing training program. As apart of Phoenix Children's Hospital's Miracles in Motion program I have agreed to race on behalf of the hospital to raise funds to further promote the state of the art facility.
And I haven't even gotten to the best part yet!
A very special part of training with Miracles in Motion is that I get to have the gift of a patient as my right wing man in my fundraising efforts. I'm incredibly thankful for any donation you can make in sponsoring me and the hospital, but I'm most thankful for the support of the family of the my honor patient.
So please, meet my honor patient Ethan! This page was designed with his favorite colors in mind (blue & green!)
ETHAN’S STORY
Written by Ethan’s Mom
On January 9th, 2007, we were blessed with a beautiful baby boy.
From the moment we saw him, we knew he was very special. What we didn’t know was how special he was going to be.
Memorial weekend 2007, we found out how special Ethan really was. We were vacationing in Flagstaff, where he developed a 105 fever and was admitted to Flagstaff Medical Center’s PICU where a random urine test revealed our worst fears. Ethan was suspected to have a rare form of kidney disease called Congential Nephrotic Syndrome (the kidneys would spill the protein). Ethan and I were immediately air vac to PCH that morning. From that moment on I knew we were in the best place Ethan needed to be for treatment. We were welcomed with helping hands and smiles, from the awesome nurses to the helpful doctors. Right of way we felt a sense of security.
It’s been 15 months since he got diagnosed and Ethan is doing the best he has ever! Many ups and downs as well as wagon rides around the hospital. Ethan has been through countless surgeries (including both kidneys removed) and is currently on peritoneal dialysis.
He is currently on the kidney transplant list and anxiously awaiting new kidneys.
Through this journey, Phoenix Children’s Hospital has become a part of our family in many ways and more importantly, our home away from home!
We could be any more grateful for PCH!