Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit Albany NY

Alexandrea Howlan, Age 16 Suffers Another Stroke due to Moya-Moya Syndrome...

  
Alex Being Treated @ AMCH on 9-20-10

Alex & sister Olivia on June 25, 2010 @ ACCFCB Golf Event

Please Friend Alexandrea Howlan on Facebook and send her a get well message, we know that she would just love it.

On Sunday, September 19, 2010, Alex posted this message on her Facebook page "really bad headache right now". Then in the early morning hours yesterday she posted " JUST DON'T FELL WELL TODAY HEAD IS HURTING AND CAN BARELY KEEP MY EYES OPEN".

Alex went to school yesterday morning hoping she would feel better. Mom (Alicia), picked her up at school from the nurses office and brought her straight to Albany Medical Center Hospital suspecting another stroke caused by her serious illness- Moya-Moya Syndrome. After a A battery of tests were performed, mom's worst fear was confirmed- Alex had suffered another stroke to her right temple. She was released from AMCH and went to school today (Tuesday, September 21, 2010) which Doctor's reluctantly agreed to with restrictions on her activity.      

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!

Previously...

  
Santa Visited Alex @ her home in 2004   

Alex w/ Daphne Smith during visit w/ her friends @ ACCF in 2010

  

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!

Olivia age 6 Performs @ 5th annual "Teed Off For Tot's" golf classic event

   

Olivia, Alexandrea's younger sister sang "I'm Proud to be an American" on June 26, 2009 during the banquet of ACCFCB's annual golf classic fundraiser. She performed the song flawlessly and with grace! We are very proud to invite Olivia back to perform a new song @ our 6th annual event to be held on June 25, 2010.

Congratulations Olivia and THANK YOU! 

Alexandrea Graduates 8th grade in 2008

 

Alexandrea pictured with her little sister Olivia 2008.

Alexandrea Howlan

Alex was diagnosed with Moya-Moya Syndrome at age 18 months, this condition restricts 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 recently told mom (Alicia Howlan), that surgery seems not to be the answer, that her arteries are too restricted. Alex suffered with several strokes, a direct cause of this disease.

We learned of Alexandrea's plight in November of 2004. We have stayed close to Alexandrea and her family. 

Alex told ACCFCB- "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."

To Alex: "You will always be our special angel and we thank god for leading us to you too!"

Visit to Alex's home at Christmas time (2004)

 

Alex at Boston Children's Hospital Red Sox display case (a big fan).