Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit Albany NY

Aiden Suffers Setback- Will Remain in Intensive Care....

Photo of Aiden Torres taken on February 18, 2010 inside Neonatal Intensive Care Unit @ AMCH

Aiden suffered a setback during his ever increasing feeding process when his abdomen started to expand and bile had to be pumped from his stomach. Doctor's immediately ordered all mother's nutrients to be stopped for now and TPN (Total parenteral nutrition- supplies all daily nutritional requirements) to be administered.

Aiden, born with Gastroschesis (Intestines outside of his body) has remained in Albany Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit since his birth on Thanksgiving, 2009.  

ACCFCB reported on February 18, 2010 that Aiden was GOING HOME as early as tomorrow- Monday, February 22, 2010, this is an unfortunate development.

Alexandrea age 14, Visits ACCF After Her Release From Hospital......

Pictured with Alexandrea is Correction Officer Daphny Smith.

02-20-2010: Alexandrea Howlan visits her friends at the Albany County Correctional Facility after her recent stay at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Alex was diagnosed with Moya-Moya Syndrome at age 18 months, a condition restricting the blood and oxygen flow to her brain. She suffered through multiple surgeries over the years at Boston Children's Hospital (BCH), the last was in August of 2004. Alex's surgeon at BCH- Dr. Scott, refers to Alex as his "little challenge" because she is a special case. Dr. Scott told mom (Alicia Howlan), that surgery seems not to be the answer, that her arteries are too restricted. Alex has suffered several strokes, a direct cause of this disease.

ACCFCB learned of Alexandrea's plight in November of 2004. We have stayed close to Alexandrea and her family, assisting them where we can. Alex told ACCFCB upon accepting her "Courage Award" on July 7, 2006- "I'm glad I met new friends like you...I thank god for special people in the world each day and god led me to all of you" Alex, you will always be our special angel and we thank heaven for leading us to you too!

VIDEO from AMCH Neonatal ICU- "AIDEN Is Finally Going Home"

Video Released February 18, 2010- 

Aiden Torres, born with Gastroschesis (Intestines outside of his body), has been in Albany Medical Center's Neonatal ICU since his birth on Thanksgiving 2009. AIDEN's mom and dad are very excited to report that AIDEN is FINALLY GOING HOME after several surgeries and many setbacks.

This recording features the first video images of baby Aiden since being admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit @ Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Video features Aiden's parents- Sara & Ed Jr., Lieutenant James Karam of the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office who is Liasion between Aiden's family and the Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit (accfcb.org) and one of Aiden's wonderful caregiver's at AMCH NICU, RN Shayna Curley.

ACCFCB would like to take this opportunity to congratulate The Torres and Lai families for Finally being able to bring their little bundle of joy home after a very long and bumpy road. We thank Lieutenant James Karam for his continued effort during this very difficult and delicate situation. We further extend thanks to the miracle workers at AMCH NICU, you are a special group of people!

Video Presented by-

Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit, Inc.- John R Smith, President  www.accfcb.org

Prayers Requested For Tyler DeMarco age 12, Admitted to AMCH- Hospice...

Tyler DeMarco age 11 was admitted to Albany Medical Center Hospital and is awaiting Hospice intervention. The family has asked for thoughts and Prayers for their wonderful son. Please Leave Ty and his family messages on this CaringBridge link. 

Tyler DeMarco age 12, Rotterdam, NY

"On June 28, 2006 the CAT scan revealed a tennis ball sized tumor in the fourth ventricle of Tyler's brain.  The tumor was diagnosed as Medulloblastoma.   On July 3, 2006 the brain tumor was successfully removed through surgery.

In March 2008 Tyler was cancer free and considered in remission.

On March 23, 2009, as part of a routine followup exam, Tyler completed another brain and spinal MRI.  On March 24, 2009 we received the call... Tyler had a recurrence of Medulloblastoma that had metastasized to his spinal cord."

We Welcome Zackary VanAllen, Age 13 to ACCFCB's Family.....

Zackary VanAllen age 13, Hudson, New York

Zackary, age 13 was born with SpinaBifida- a birth defect of the spinal cord resulting in paralysis, bowel & bladder problems and other medical complications. Zackary is confined to a wheelchair, he suffers with infections of the kidney and bladder. He uses a catheter to help him go to the bathroom. 

Zackary loves to watch Nascar, play video games and go fishing. His favorite moment was when he got to meet his favorite singer, Toby Keith and have his picture taken with him. We welcome Zack to ACCFCB's family!