Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit Albany NY

Matthew "Buddy" LaFontaine

 

Matthew "Buddy" LaFontaine, age 13 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 the unknown organ donor. 
 
At this writing he is doing very well and ACCFCB will continue to assist Buddy and his family through their ongoing financial and emotional ordeal.     

A message from mom regarding her son Buddy to ACCFCB: Download Buddy LaFontaine's Mom's Letter Regarding Her Son

Jeffrey Driscoll

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Jeffrey Driscoll, an eight grader from Ravena, New York was diagnosed in September of 2008 with Ewing Sarcoma- a rare form of bone cancer. In 2009 Jeffrey underwent surgery to remove some of his right arm bone, from his shoulder to his elbow which was replaced with cadaver bone. Jeffrey will receive chemo therapy treatments until July and will be re-evaluated after that.
 
Jeffrey is a big sports fan, especially of the Boston Red Sox. Jeffrey grew up playing sports until his diagnosis sidelined him- for now. In the meantime he enjoys virtual sports- (video games) which doctors claim is therapeutic for his arm.
 
The Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit (ACCFCB) is assisting Jeffrey and his mom, Tina with the extensive medical and travel expenses involved in Jeffrey's care.

March 2009: Jeffrey's friends, classmates and faculty from Ravena Coeyman's Selkirk School district with help from the NYS Troopers held a basketball fundraiser. Many of them had their heads shaved at the event to honor Jeffrey. 

June 26, 2009: Jeffrey will be the guest of honor at ACCFCB's 5th annual "Teed Off For Tots" golf classic event banquet held after golf at the Fairway's of Halfmoon golf course in Mechanicville, NY (3pm-5pm). Jeffrey will be the recipient of this years Courage Award- it is well deserved! 
 

 
Thoughts from Jeffrey's mom to ACCFCB: Download Jeffrey Driscolls Mom's Report Regarding Sons Diagnosis