Uplifting Message From Connor's Mom Below-
Connor Menneto makes amazing Progress against CRPS
"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
Friday January 15, 2010-
Hi everybody,
Hope you all had a great holiday. It was a great holiday for us and January 9th went by without a problem. January 9th was the anniversary of Connor's CRPS. To celebrate he went snowboarding. He bundled up and went out to enjoy. It took him 4 days to get back to status quo but he did it.
Connor and I are going back to Cleveland this week. The clinic is making an informational DVD and they want Connor to be a part. The DVD will include footage from when he first went there until now. They want to show his amazing progress. The local news in Cleveland (channel 3) also wants to interview him. His story is one of their best successes. Since you are all a part of his story I hope that I will be able to get a copy of the DVD and make it available if you want to see it. Our family is so very grateful to all of you who made Connor' progress possible. Connor continues to fight everyday to get his life back and he grows stronger with every new accomplishment.. We don't want to think about where he would be if you all didn't help. As I told the ACCFCB who were there with support, it took a village to get Connor well. There is no way to thank everyone enough. I think of your help every time I hear Connor laugh or pound down the stairs. We know he will have to battle this disorder but where he is today is an amazing place.
We wish you all a Happy New Year
Rose Menneto
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