Family in need

Zephos · 03-03-2016, 08:26 PM

My best friend and his wife are expecting their third child and he has some serious medical problems in the whom. They are very hard working and kind people, the kind of people that make this world a better place wherever they go, but now they are in need of some help as they face costly medical bills especially when their little boy is born, and have recently had other financial struggles too related to a car accident (read the gofundme page for more). His sister started a fundraiser on gofundme which I would like to share with you in case anyone has room in their budget to help them out. For me, I think to myself it's just a few less manual lenses or whatever it is I would have blown the money on anyway.

Anything is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity and compassion. Of course if you can't that is understandable.

https://www.gofundme.com/n5sh57s4

If you want to learn about the two possible diagnosis (won't know for sure until after birth), here are some links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achondroplasia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achondrogenesis

Last edited by Zephos; 03-03-2016 at 10:20 PM.

**grhazelton** · 03-04-2016, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by Zephos

My best friend and his wife are expecting their third child and he has some serious medical problems in the whom. They are very hard working and kind people, the kind of people that make this world a better place wherever they go, but now they are in need of some help as they face costly medical bills especially when their little boy is born, and have recently had other financial struggles too related to a car accident (read the gofundme page for more). His sister started a fundraiser on gofundme which I would like to share with you in case anyone has room in their budget to help them out. For me, I think to myself it's just a few less manual lenses or whatever it is I would have blown the money on anyway.

Anything is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity and compassion. Of course if you can't that is understandable.

https://www.gofundme.com/n5sh57s4

If you want to learn about the two possible diagnosis (won't know for sure until after birth), here are some links:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achondroplasia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achondrogenesis

A worthy cause. I'm happy to help.

Zephos · 03-04-2016, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by grhazelton

A worthy cause. I'm happy to help.

Thank you very much. Your kindness does not go unappreciated.

Zephos · 03-21-2016, 11:09 AM

Here is an update on this wonderful family!

The baby, Aiden, was born about a week ago and it looks very likely that he has a form of dwarfism, rather than the fatal disease that was possible! He is on oxygen and intubated but otherwise doing well! He is a very cute little baby and there's a good chance he will have a good quality of life. They still need to do genetic testing to determine how to treat him and see what exactly his condition is, and that alone costs thousands of dollars. Any additional donations to the gofundme (link is in the original post) will be very much appreciated.

Thank you!

03-03-2016, 08:26 PM	#1
Zephos Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Photos: Albums Posts: 341	Family in need My best friend and his wife are expecting their third child and he has some serious medical problems in the whom. They are very hard working and kind people, the kind of people that make this world a better place wherever they go, but now they are in need of some help as they face costly medical bills especially when their little boy is born, and have recently had other financial struggles too related to a car accident (read the gofundme page for more). His sister started a fundraiser on gofundme which I would like to share with you in case anyone has room in their budget to help them out. For me, I think to myself it's just a few less manual lenses or whatever it is I would have blown the money on anyway. Anything is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity and compassion. Of course if you can't that is understandable. https://www.gofundme.com/n5sh57s4 If you want to learn about the two possible diagnosis (won't know for sure until after birth), here are some links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achondroplasia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achondrogenesis Last edited by Zephos; 03-03-2016 at 10:20 PM.

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03-04-2016, 01:47 PM	#2
grhazelton Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jonesboro, GA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by Zephos My best friend and his wife are expecting their third child and he has some serious medical problems in the whom. They are very hard working and kind people, the kind of people that make this world a better place wherever they go, but now they are in need of some help as they face costly medical bills especially when their little boy is born, and have recently had other financial struggles too related to a car accident (read the gofundme page for more). His sister started a fundraiser on gofundme which I would like to share with you in case anyone has room in their budget to help them out. For me, I think to myself it's just a few less manual lenses or whatever it is I would have blown the money on anyway. Anything is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity and compassion. Of course if you can't that is understandable. https://www.gofundme.com/n5sh57s4 If you want to learn about the two possible diagnosis (won't know for sure until after birth), here are some links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achondroplasia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achondrogenesis A worthy cause. I'm happy to help.

03-04-2016, 04:31 PM	#3
Zephos Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Photos: Albums Posts: 341 Original Poster	Originally posted by grhazelton A worthy cause. I'm happy to help. Thank you very much. Your kindness does not go unappreciated.

03-21-2016, 11:09 AM	#4
Zephos Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Photos: Albums Posts: 341 Original Poster	Here is an update on this wonderful family! The baby, Aiden, was born about a week ago and it looks very likely that he has a form of dwarfism, rather than the fatal disease that was possible! He is on oxygen and intubated but otherwise doing well! He is a very cute little baby and there's a good chance he will have a good quality of life. They still need to do genetic testing to determine how to treat him and see what exactly his condition is, and that alone costs thousands of dollars. Any additional donations to the gofundme (link is in the original post) will be very much appreciated. Thank you!