Matthew "Buddy" LaFontaine, age 13 was diagnosed in April 2002 with Primary Hyperoxaluria Type I. This is a rare genetic condition of too much oxalate (salt form of acid) present in the urine causing kidney stones/ kidney failure which eventually required a transplant operation.
On January 22, 2009, Buddy courageously underwent a triple transplant surgery replacing his Liver and both Kidneys @ Boston Children's Hospital which would not have been possibly without the generosity of the unknown organ donor.
At this writing he is doing very well and ACCFCB will continue to assist Buddy and his family through their ongoing financial and emotional ordeal.
A message from mom regarding her son Buddy to ACCFCB: Download Buddy LaFontaine's Mom's Letter Regarding Her Son
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