Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit Albany NY

$14,815 In Support Pledged for 2013 Albany County Employee Paychecks!!

THANK YOU to All Albany County Employees listed below who pledged to donate from their paychecks throughout 2013 to support seriously ill children in our community! With special thanks to ACCF Correction Officers Jeff DiNuzzo, Tim Burke and ACCF Payroll Account Clerk Florence Paquette for coordinating this critical support effort which topped 2012 by $810!

TOP PLEDGES-

Robert Vanderheyden 111's $780 pledge stands on top of the 2013 list followed by Richard Lyons $624, Joshua Lawson $520, Franklin Seyfferth $520 and Peter Favata $468. Very generous gentleman, Thank You!

THANK YOU TO ALL-

Toy Distribution To Sick Children & Siblings Underway

Alexandrea Pictured with Mom, Alicia

99.5 The River's Holiday Toy Drive held December 8, 2012, generously donated over 140 toys to ACCFCB in support of our seriously ill and underpriviled children! We sincerely thank The River Crew, their listeners, sponsors and all participants for making a huge difference for our foundations kids!! We will start distributing them to our families right away!!

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Alexandrea 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!

Alexandrea continues her courageous struggle with her disease but is doing well!

Milestone/ Aiden Torres 3- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy 3rd Birthday Aiden!!!

We are also pleased to report that Aiden is doing very well.

Aiden was born on Thanksgiving 2009 with Gastroschesis (Intestines outside of his body) and remained in Albany Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit since his birth. After finally being released on March 22, 2010 after a 117 day stay, he was re-admitted for 23 more days undergoing more surgery and procedures. He thankfully dodged his last surgery after internal bleeding stopped.

Due to Aiden's condition, normal childhood ailments may cause problems for him and he will be monitored closely by doctors.

99.5 The River Holiday Toy Drive Donated Over 140 Toys To Help Seriously ill Children

     
Ready For Distribution by ACCFCB

99.5 The River's Holiday Toy Drive held December 8, 2012, generously donated over 140 toys to ACCFCB in support of our seriously ill and underpriviled children! We sincerely thank The River Crew, their listeners, sponsors and all participants for making a huge difference for our foundations kids!! We will start distributing them ASAP. Most Gratefully Yours, ACCFCB Volunteers

The River Crew at Their 2012 Holiday Toy Drive

Holiday Toy Drive To Support ACCFCB's Seriously ill Kids

John Smith, ACCF for Children's Benefit President will be on 99.5 fm The River radio station Thursday morning ~8:10 with hosts Kevin and Randi to discuss The River's Holiday Toy Drive to benefit worthy local charities, including ours. We thank the River Crew, their listeners and participants for bringing the warmth and joy of the holiday season to seriously ill and underprivileged children around the capital region.