Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit Albany NY

UPDATE: Hunter Sanchez age 13 Recovering From Major Hip Surgery.....

Mom and Hunter Sept. 2010 Checkup & Hunter's hip X-rays. 

May 11, 2010 Hunter underwent major hip surgery due to a rare bone disease and returned home on May 22, 2010 to face a long recovery, several months of bed rest and a year of Physical Therapy.

September 28, 2010 Hunter returned home after a check up from Baltimore and mom reports the following-

Hunter's Appt. was OK. Bone is healing nicely. Good Blood flow.(woo hoo!!) Hunter got the Okay to 4 wheel and carefully ride his dirt bike. No jumps or bumps but easy riding he can do. Hunter was VERY pleased with that.

Hunter's right hip is starting to have subluxation (dislocation). Not good. Its the reason for Hunter's Increased pain. Dr. Standard wants him to increase PT and work harder. Gave him an entire new regimen to work on. Plus new pain meds to try.

We re-evaluate in 2 months. If no improvement then we need to talk about more surgery to correct this. So we are hoping PT will be enough to keep the femoral head in place. Such a mixed appointment. Hunter is pleased and stressed. Poor boy. Lots to work on in the next 8 weeks. We are hoping for the best! 

Thanks,
Noelle

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At the age of 8, Hunter complained of leg pain which doctors diagnosed as Bi-Lateral Legg-Calve Perthes Disease- (a rare disease that causes bone death in the ball of both hips due to a lack of blood flow). He went from being a very active child to confinement in a wheelchair.

Hunter previously had surgery in January 2007 and spent 5 months recovering @ Sinai Hosp in Baltimore, Maryland. He was finally able to come home in May and faced a year long extensive Physical Therapy regiment.

Hunter received the ACCF for Children's Benefit 2007 "Courage Award" at our 3rd annual "TEED OFF FOR TOT'S" Golf Classic Event On July 6, 2007. The award highlighted the tremendous courage Hunter displayed during his long ordeal and was well DESERVED!

2006- Hunter in Wheelchair  -   Dad & Hunter @ 2010 Checkup

Daniel Dingley, Age 7- One Brave Boy After Several Surgeries.....

   
Daniel at Boston Shriners Children's Hospital, Sept. 23, 2010

Daniel continues to travel back and forth to Boston Shriners Hospital for Children and this week is recovering from hand and wrist surgery. Daniel has suffered through a minimum of 7 surgeries to date with several more ahead of him including extensive Physical Therapy during a yearlong recovery process.

Daniel Dingley, age 7 of Green Island, NY was trapped in his home during a house fire on April 2nd, 2010 (Good Friday). He was thankfully rescued by the Green Island Fire Department (WNYT News Footage).

Alexandrea Howlan, Age 16 Suffers Another Stroke due to Moya-Moya Syndrome...

  
Alex Being Treated @ AMCH on 9-20-10

Alex & sister Olivia on June 25, 2010 @ ACCFCB Golf Event

Please Friend Alexandrea Howlan on Facebook and send her a get well message, we know that she would just love it.

On Sunday, September 19, 2010, Alex posted this message on her Facebook page "really bad headache right now". Then in the early morning hours yesterday she posted " JUST DON'T FELL WELL TODAY HEAD IS HURTING AND CAN BARELY KEEP MY EYES OPEN".

Alex went to school yesterday morning hoping she would feel better. Mom (Alicia), picked her up at school from the nurses office and brought her straight to Albany Medical Center Hospital suspecting another stroke caused by her serious illness- Moya-Moya Syndrome. After a A battery of tests were performed, mom's worst fear was confirmed- Alex had suffered another stroke to her right temple. She was released from AMCH and went to school today (Tuesday, September 21, 2010) which Doctor's reluctantly agreed to with restrictions on her activity.      

Alex was diagnosed with Moya-Moya Syndrome at age 18 months, a condition restricting the blood and oxygen flow to her brain. She suffered through multiple surgeries over the years at Boston Children's Hospital (BCH), the last was in August of 2004. Alex's surgeon at BCH- Dr. Scott, refers to Alex as his "little challenge" because she is a special case. Dr. Scott told mom (Alicia Howlan), that surgery seems not to be the answer, that her arteries are too restricted. Alex has suffered several strokes, a direct cause of this disease.

ACCFCB learned of Alexandrea's plight in November of 2004. We have stayed close to Alexandrea and her family, assisting them where we can. Alex told ACCFCB upon accepting her "Courage Award" on July 7, 2006- "I'm glad I met new friends like you...I thank god for special people in the world each day and god led me to all of you" Alex, you will always be our special angel and we thank heaven for leading us to you too!

Previously...

  
Santa Visited Alex @ her home in 2004   

Alex w/ Daphne Smith during visit w/ her friends @ ACCF in 2010

  

7 Year Old House Fire Victim Treated To Yankee Stadium For Much Deserved Break....

Daniel Dingley age 7 @ Yankee Stadium 9-5-2010

  
Daniel Entering Stadium with Dad and Mom

Through the efforts of William J. Lofink, Jr. (Albany County Sheriff's Office- Civil Unit) and the New York Yankees Organization, Players and Coaches- Danny, Dan(his Dad), Carrie(his mom) and Felisha (his sister) were able to get 4 tickets & bus transporation to attend the Yankees Game on Sunday 09-05-2010. They traveled with Williams North Colonie Youth Baseball Association's 8 and under Cal Ripken Shakers Team. The NY Yankees upgraded their seats from the group's $22 seats in Section 434b row 14 (last row in the section at Yankee Stadium) to $300 seats in Field Section 119 (20 rows from homeplate). William and the New York Yankees are to be commended for making this families life a little more bearable!

Daniel Dingley, age 7 of Green Island, NY was trapped in his home during a house fire on April 2nd, 2010 (Good Friday). He is undergoing several corrective surgeries and extensive Physical Therapy during a yearlong recovery process at Boston Shriners Hospital for Children. Daniel will travel to Shriners on September 21, 2010 for more surgery and is expected to remain for a week during this recovery.

 

To Daniel, he is fine. To mom and dad, they struggle with the emotional and very real financial effects of this tragic event that thankfully did not take the life of their son. ACCFCB will continue to support Daniel and his family along their journey and we'll keep you updated on Daniel's progress.

 

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Open Letter of Sincere Thanks to Blue Knights N.Y. Chapter VIII Motorcycle Club...

Dear John Scavo, President Blue Knights NY Chapter 8,

I wanted to thank you, Mr. Larry Moyer, your son Jason and everyone that took part in and donated to your annual Tee Moyer Memorial "Catchers and Keepers" ride on September 11, 2010 to raise much needed funds for our Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit (www.ACCFCB.org).

We Gratefully acknowledge the Blue Knights Chapter VIII's generosity and your heartfelt effort to support our seriously ill children who reside in Albany, New York's Capital Region.

Thank you very much for allowing ACCFCB's First Trustee, John Wojcik to speak to your members during your rally's pre-registration gathering on 9/10 as well as allowing myself to thank your participants personally at your banquet on 9/11.

We were witness to your groups generous effort to help children and their families who struggle with a daily reminder of their child's delicate medical affliction while overburdened with the financial crisis which surely accompanies such tragedy.

The wonderful thing is we are now a "team" helping ease the burden for our current and future families that sadly find themselves in this very delicate situation. It is with this in mind that we are so very grateful to your Blue Knights Chapter VIII and your groups extraordinary effort for children you don't even know.

We look forward to sharing the results and your groups photos on our website when they are available.

Most gratefully yours,

John R Smith, President

"Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit, Inc."

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Niskayuna, NY 12309

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