Matthew "Buddy" LaFontaine- Triple Transplant Recipient
PRESS ADVISORY
Re: Friday, June 25, 2010
From: John R Smith, President
Cell 588-5055
www.accfcb.org
14 year old TRIPLE TRANSPLANT SURVIVOR w/ Pilot
Aspirations To Take SURPRISE FLIGHT
Mechanicville, New York
Matthew “Buddy” LaFontaine of Delanson, NY 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 multiple kidney stones/ kidney failure requiring a transplant operation.
On January 22, 2009, Buddy underwent a triple transplant surgery replacing his liver and both kidneys @ Boston Children's Hospital. Buddy is doing very well since his transplant surgery.
Buddy dreams of being a pilot when he grows up and he will be given 2 SURPRISE opportunities to FLY in privately owned aircrafts which he will learn of at ACCFCB’s annual "Teed Off For Tot's" golf event:
1. HELICOPTER FLIGHT- 3 pm on Friday, June 25, 2010 @ the Fairways of Halfmoon golf course, Mechanicville, NY. Buddy will be in attendance to receive a “Courage Award” and will be given the thrill of his life when a helicopter lands on the course to take the aspiring pilot airborne- weather permitted. Very special thanks to Bruce Tanski, owner of Fairway’s of Halfmoon golf course and his wonderful staff.
2. COPILOT CESSNA- Buddy will be copilot to Attorney Terrence Kindlon, who without hesitation agreed to take Buddy up in his personal aircraft at the Selkirk airfield at a later date.
The ACCFCB is an all volunteer foundation supporting
seriously ill children around Albany, New York's
Capital Region since 2001.
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