Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit Albany NY

Evan Kimmerer's Mom set up Blog site for her 12 year old son battling Brain Cancer...

Click here to visit Evan Kimmerer's Caringbridge blog

Evan and his dad, Dave pictured at AC Sheriff's benefit softball game 

 

Evan Pictured at game 1 of ALCS 2009 @ Yankee Stadium 

Evan was diagnosed on Sept 20, 2009 with brain cancer (Medullo Blastoma). The tumor was removed at Albany Medical Center Hospital the following day and Evan underwent 7 weeks of radiation which started Monday Oct 19. Evan is now receiving his 1 year of chemotherapy treatments which started late in October, 2009. The community is pulling together for Evan & ACCFCB will be there to help support Evan and his family along their path.  

Tyler DeMarco Undergoes Surgery, Prayers requested by family....

 

  

Tyler DeMarco age 11 has been battling cancer since 2006

 

Message below attributed to Jaimie Liscom, Tyler's cousin:

December 28 at 9:25am

Tyler had surgery over night to relieve pressure in his brain. He's having (another) CAT scan...the one they did earlier they messed up, so he's getting another one. He's on a ventilator. They weren't sure what was causing this but now think it IS tumor related. My Uncle is a wreck - obviously..., but we know God is in control. He loves Tyler more than ALLLLL of us combined and knows what is best for his life, as difficult as that is for us to understand and accept. Praying for God to wrap his arms of peace and comfort around us during this time....

 

Above message was shared with Accfcb ForKids on Facebook by John White (DeMarco family friend). Our thoughts and prayers are also with the DeMarco family at this difficult time.
Please click this link and go to Guestbook to Leave Tyler a message on his CaringBridge blog

Photo Update- Aiden Torres born on Thanksgiving with intestines outside of his body...

Aiden Torres- born on Thanksgiving day 2009 with Gastroschesis, UPDATE:

We are pleased to announce that Aiden had 2 bowel movements on Christmas and has begun breast milk feedings. A miraculous first step towards Aiden's recovery and his family is counting their blessings this holiday season and breathing a huge sigh of relief.

Aiden was born on Thanksgiving and remains in Albany Medical Center Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (AMCH NICU) through Christmas. Aiden struggles with a condition called Gastroschesis- intestines born outside of his body.

Aiden's intestines were placed back inside of his body with complications and several surgeries. His family and medical staff at AMCH were praying and waiting for Aiden to have a bowel movement before he could begin breast feeding instead of receiving his current intravenous feeding.

ACCFCB is financially supporting Aiden's family while their son continues on his road to recovery. To see more photos and updates click on: Aiden Torres' page on www.ACCFCB.org

ACCFCB Meets Newborn Aiden's Parents @ Ronald McDonald House...

ACCFCB introduces the parents of Aiden Torres who's newborn infant remains in Albany Medical Center Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (AMCH NICU) since his birth on Thanksgiving 2009. Aiden is struggling with a condition called Gastroschesis- intestines born outside of his body.

Aiden's intestines were placed back inside his body with complications and several surgeries. His family and medical staff @ AMCH continue to pray that Aiden has a bowel movement before he can breast feed instead of receiving his current intravenous feedings- Please check back for updates on his condition. We will share photos of this beautiful baby boy when we receive them from mom and dad shortly.

ACCFCB met with Aiden's family at the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) on South Lake Avenue in Albany, NY on December 23, 2009 to give them the financial support needed so they can concentrate on getting their child well. ACCFCB also made a $1,000 donation to (RMH) in appreciation to them for also assisting Aiden's family with housing so they can remain near their son. We were given a tour of (RMH) by mom & dad and they spoke very highly of the accommodations and the hospitality there. Mom & dad said thank you to ACCFCB for our much needed support during their very difficult time.

 Aiden's parents:  Eddie Torres and Sara Lai 

 
 ACCFCB Donates $1,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region

Pictured L to R: ACCFCB Liaison with the Torres Family Lieutenant James Karam of the Renssalear County Sheriff's Office; Sara & Eddie residing @ (RMH)- parents of Aiden; Kyle Porter a seriously ill child staying @ (RMH); Deb Ross & Jeff Yule Director's of (RMH) Albany; John Smith President of ACCFCB

Aiden Torres' mom & dad Eddie Torres and Sara Lai pose with Lieutenant James Karam of Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office inside (RMH). James will be assisting the Torres family on behalf of ACCFCB.  

Baby Born on Thanksgiving 2009 remains in Albany Med PICU.....

Sunday- December 20, 2009

ACCFCB helps NEWBORN:

Newborn baby Aiden Kristopher Torres was born on Thanksgiving day with the same condition as ACCFCB's own "Cameron Stackman", a condition called Gastroschesis- intestines born outside of the body.

Aiden remains in Albany Medical Center Hospital's (AMCH) Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) since his birth. The intestines were surgically inserted back into his abdomen and he has undergone 3 corrective surgeries since then in an attempt to render his intestines useful. Mom and dad along with other family members are standing vigil at the hospital awaiting word on Aiden's condition.

For Aiden to start taking nutrition like any other healthy baby, he must be able to move his bowels first which he has been unable to do thus far. He will continue to receive nutrition supplements intravenously until then.

Mom and dad are on leave from work in Ulster County and hope to return to their home withtheir precious little bundle of joy when Aiden can finally be released from the hospital. According to dad, Aiden may be looking at an extended stay at the hospital- perhaps 6 more weeks as of this writing.

With Deep Appreciation: ACCFCB wishes to Thank Lieutenant James Karam of the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office for helping this young family on behalf of our organization! James was also instrumental in regards to ACCFCB's assistance to "Connor Moran".