Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit Albany NY

Letter of Thanks After Son Battled Organ Rejection

Buddy Lafontaine beats back triple organ rejection

Buddy just returned from a month long stay in Boston Children's Hospital battling organ rejection. With our supporters help, we continue assisting Buddy and his family. We are pleased to report that Buddy is improving.

Matthew "Buddy" LaFontaine age 16, 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 an unknown organ donor. He continues to celebrate his new birthday, January 22.

Buddy received ACCFCB's 2010 "COURAGE AWARD" at our "Teed Off For Tot's" awards banquet June 25, 2010 @ Fairways Of Halfmoon.

$2,850 Raised- Our 2nd Largest Donor!!!

Tina Marie announces $2,850 raised!!! This incredibly generous contribution to ACCFCB represents the second largest donation ever received in support of our children's benefit fund!!!! Tina Marie's dance academy 'Reach Out' program

We extend a great big THANK YOU to Tina Marie's dance academy for organizing a 'Reach Out' variety show fundraiser on Friday, January 27, 2012, for the benefit of ACCFCB's seriously ill children. It was truly a wonderful spectacle that we were honored to be witness to. The performers on stage poured their talent, energy, heart and soul out to help our kids. The enthusiasm on display from the organizers, volunteers, audience and the entertainers was extraordinary!

We extend our deepest appreciation to everyone involved in making your 'Reach Out' variety show the grand success that it was!!!

'Kids Helping Kids'

Media Advisory "Kids helping Kids" Variety Show

Spotlight Article Highlights Baby Logan Siciliano's Serious illness

Article is dated November 9, 2011 and Logan's benefit was well attended. Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit is now assisting the Siciliano family.

Introducing Logan Siciliano, age 10 months

 

Logan Sciliano was born on January 19, 2011 and diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome (MFS)- a genetic disorder of connective tissue which holds all parts of the body together and helps control growth. MFS affects the heart, blood vessels, bones, joints, eyes, lungs and skin. 

Logan was born with leaky heart valves and an enlarged aorta causing congestive heart failure. Logan underwent open heart surgery on September 1, 2011 at Boston Children's Hospital to repair 3 valves and replace part of his stretched aorta. Logan is nearsighted and recently received his first pair of glasses.