Details of 2010 "Teed Off For Tots" 6th Annual Golf Tournament- Sponsors, Courage Award Recipient, Prize & Auction Items Donors... They support Seriously Ill Children in Albany, New York's Capital Region. We take this opportunity to thank all participants for making this year's event a huge success!
Keep up the Great Work Connor, your friends @ ACCFCB!
Excerpts from a previous Times Union article-
Connor Suffers with "CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), first discovered in the Civil War, is still barely understood. But it's known to come about after multiple injuries to an extremity -- such as the breaks in Connor's leg.
Like the phantom sensations experienced by an amputee, the disease causes the brain to send out pain signals for trauma that doesn't exist. And the pain is far worse than any trauma might be." Times Union Staff Writer ALAN WECHSLER
Exclusive Video of Buddy age 14 Flying Helicopter (Video by Altair Roland)
Video sample highlights from our 6th Annual "Teed Off For Tots" event below. Check back for photos soon too!
We take this opportunity to say a very BIG THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, donors and participants of Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefits 6th Annual "Teed Off For Tots" golf event held on Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Fairways of Halfmoon golf course to support seriously ill children around Albany, New York's Capital Region.
The highlight was when our "Courage Award" recipient- Buddy LaFontaine age 14, went for a surprise helicopter ride to make his "Dream Come true" of flying a helicopter! Buddy wants to be a pilot when he grows. Our very special Thanks to Mr. Bruce Tanski, owner of Fairways of Halfmoon for arranging the helicopter to land at the golf course so Buddy could fly the helicopter! We were honored to have Mr. Parker Bohn III, Pro Bowlers Assoc Hall of Famer in attendance at this years very successful event.
Buddy looks forward to co-piloting Attorney Terry Kindlon's Cessna one day soon at the Selkirk airfield. We will keep you posted!
Helicopter arrives at Teed Off For Tots event 2010
Buddy LaFontaine watches Helicopter land June 24, 2010 at Golf Course
John Smith Talks with Buddy LaFontaine after Buddy touches Down
Hall of Fame Bowler, Parker Bohn III meets Baby Aiden Torres at Teed Off For Tots June 25, 2010
Olivia Howlan, age 7 Sings "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus to end our Teed Off For Tots golf event
Aiden Torres age 7 months Continues on his path to recovery..
We are pleased to announce that baby Aiden and his family will make a special appearance at our 6th Annual "Teed Off For Tots" golf event on Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Beautiful Fairways of Halfmoon golf course banquet hall after golf. We plan to introduce our little man to everyone and share his extraordinary story.
06-22-2010 Message from mom To Lieutenant Karam (ACCFCB's Liaison w/ family):
Hi Lt. Karam,
I am sorry I haven't kept in touch since Aiden has been home. We have had many doctors appointments and he is doing very well....Slowly but surely we are getting back on our feet. Eddie's parents have helped us a lot with settling back in. But I can't thank you, John and ACCFCB enough for the help while Aiden was at AMC.
Both you and John will be amazed how "normal" he looks. My friends look at him and can't even tell he has been through so much. Yesterday we were watching what we taped on our video camera, of when I was in labor up to when we left the NICU. I have to say, it brought tears to everyone. Eddie J, Dawn, Eddie C, and I will make it a point to be at the Golf Banquet. So we will all see you there, and Aiden of course.
I attached some current photos of Aiden.
-Sara, Eddie and Aiden
Aiden was born on Thanksgiving 2009 with Gastroschesis (Intestines outside of his body) and remained in Albany Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit since his birth. After finally being released on March 22, 2010 after a 117 day stay, he was re-admitted for 23 more days undergoing more surgery and procedures. He thankfully dodged his last surgery after internal bleeding stopped.
Due to Aiden's condition, normal childhood ailments may cause problems for him and he will be monitored closely by doctors.
ACCFCB once again extends our Deep Appreciation and Thanks to: Lieutenant James Karam of the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office for helping this young family on behalf of our organization! (James was previously instrumental in assisting "Connor Moran" on behalf of ACCFCB as well).
Daniel Dingley age 7 recovers from his first surgery @ Boston Shriners Hospitalfor Children
Daniel underwent arm pit surgery today. Mom said that "he is in a little pain, that's to be expected and he goes through emotions- crying then stopping and saying he doesn't want any more surgeries...but we keep telling him how much it will help him and how much better he will be able to move body parts when it is all done".
Daniel is scheduled to undergo more extensive surgery to his face and neck as this week progresses to repair skin damaged from being trapped in a house fire on April 2nd, 2010 (Good Friday) in Green Island, New York. He is expected to remain @ Boston Shriner's Hospital for 8 to 10 days during his recovery. Daniel will then resume his intense and painful regimen of Physical Therapy and is required to wear a Full Body Skin Tight Suit to assist in his healing process.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Daniel and his family. We will continue to update you as we receive word from Daniel's family on his progress.
Daniel Dingley, age 7 is right now on an Angel Flight Northeast (Pictured Above) with his parents en route to Boston Shriners Hospital for Children today, Sunday, June 20, 2010 (Father's Day). He is scheduled to undergo extensive surgery tomorrow to repair skin damaged from being trapped in a house fire on April 2nd, 2010 (Good Friday) in Green Island, New York. He is expected to remain @ Boston Shriners Hospital for 8 to 10 days during recovery. Daniel will then resume his intense and painful regimen of Physical Therapy and is required to wear a Full Body Skin Tight Suit to assist in his healing process.
We will continue to update you as we receive word from Daniel's family on his progress.
