Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit Albany NY

Daniel Dingley age 6, House Fire Victim showing signs of improvement...

 

Daniel Dingley age 6

As of this writing, April 21, 2010- Daniel is listed in stable condition.

Daniel's Mom and dad reported the following to ACCFCB-

 "Our son Dan is doing better, he has had one skin graft and will be having another in about 10 days. He has come a long way from when he first got here (Clark Burn Center @ Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, NY). He got the vent off after a laser operation and hopefully it will stay out. He is breathing on his own now (YEAH). I will keep you updated on his condition. We know he has a long way to go, but we will get there and all the prayers and gifts (ACCFCB & community) are so so appreciated- We can't thank everyone enough."  Dan Dingley and Carrie Langlais

 

WNYT News Coverage day of fire

Firefighters pulled six-year-old Daniel Dingley from his burning home on Hudson Avenue in Green Island around 8 am on Friday, April 2, 2010. Daniel was airlifted from Albany Medical Center Hospital to Clark Burn Center @ Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, NY where he is being treated. Investigators believe the fire was accidental, but it destroyed the family's home. Together, the Green Island community along with ACCFCB is pulling together in support of Daniel and his family during this very critical time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Daniel and his family. 

Get well Daniel, we hope you come home soon!   

Baby Aiden re-admitted to AMCH PICU due to complications....

 
Aiden Torres born on Thanksgiving 2009  
Aiden has been readmitted to Albany Medical Center Hospital's Pediatric Intesive Care Unit due to complications. He began having trouble keeping his feedings down and started spitting up brown. He is under observation and the family is awaiting test results so doctors may determine what is causing this unfortunate setback.

Aiden Torres, born with Gastroschesis (Intestines outside of his body) remained in Albany Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit since his birth on Thanksgiving, 2009 and was Finally Released on March 22, 2010- 117 day stay.

We will keep you posted on Aiden's progress.  

2010 "Courage Award" Recipient to get a Special Surprise....

Matthew "Buddy" LaFontaine age 14- Delanson, NY  

The Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit previously announced that Buddy would receive our annual "COURAGE AWARD" for 2010, to be presented at our "Teed Off For Tot's" golf event banquet on June 25, 2010 @ Fairways Of Halfmoon.

We learned that Buddy wants to be a pilot when he grows up- 

So we contacted Attorney Terence L. Kindlon- from Kindlon Shanks & Associates, who angel flighted our own Charlene Clements to Boston Children's Hospital for her life saving transplant in 2006. Without hesitation, our friend Mr. Kindlon agreed to take Buddy flying in his personal airplane saying "Consider it done!" Upon notifying Buddy's mom Dee about this generous offer, she said "Mr Kindlon is a superb lawyer and a superb human being". ACCFCB couldn't agree more!

Buddy will learn of this surprise when he receives his "Courage Award" plaque.   

About Buddy-

Matthew "Buddy" LaFontaine age 14, 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 an unknown child organ donor. We are pleased to report that Buddy is doing very well since his transplant surgery and celebrates a new "birthday"- January 22nd.

CONGRATULATIONS BUDDY, you earned it! 

We would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude and very special thanks to our good friend, Mr. Terence L. Kindlon. You will make a young boy very happy indeed! 

From your friends at ACCFCB.