Natalie's right arm was paralyzed due to complications from birth. She traveled to Boston Children's Hospital for corrective surgery on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 with mom Jessica Jones, dad Shawn Welch and brother Cameron age 3. Surgeons removed nerves from behind both of her legs to reconnect them through her right arm for limited use.
John Smith, President of ACCFCB met with Natalie and her family on Monday evening, December 8, 2003 to drop off four boxes of gently used toddler toys that had been donated to the family by ACCF Correction Officer, George Baranski. John then informed the family that ACCFCB would team with the Elise Donlon Foundation to cover all expenses for this trip with Natalie to BCH.
Natalie's mom Jessica said, "if you didn't help us, there was no other way that we could have afforded to be together as a family during this very tough time - especially during Christmas".
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