Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit Albany NY

Family of Special Needs Child In Search of Caregiver/ Playmate

James Deere, age 7 Double Amputee

The family of James Deere is looking for a fun-loving, energetic caregiver/playmate for their son.

"He is a double amputee with an 'anoxic' (without oxygen) brain injury. He was a healthy, smart, vibrant, fun-loving boy until he was struck with a near fatal sepsis infection at 3 1/2 years old. He is still all the things I described, but now is trapped in a body devastated by sepsis. He is now healthy, but requires much care. He lost his ability of meaningful speech since the insult, but he continues to try to communicate. He is dependent on an adult for all tasks of daily living. The position to be filled requires lifting and positioning a 45 pound child throughout a shift, feeding, stretching, entertaining activities, standing, swinging, taking him for walks, changing diapers, assistance with potty training (have already started), etc. There is always a family member at home to assist you.

The schedule consists of 2-3 weekday evenings from 4-9pm. Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9am-2pm. Pay is $12 per hour and taxes are withheld as payroll is conducted through an agency.

Please contact us at [email protected] or James at 518-596-0017 if you are interested in the position or if you have any additional questions."

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James Deere was an active boy until April 12, 2010 when he entered AMCH emergency room with a very rare strep type A blood infection. Typically this bug results in a sore throat. James decompensated very quickly into kidney failure, septic (Lack of blood and oxygen to tissue), and suffering from toxic shock (Bacterial Infection) due to the strep entering his blood stream. James' left arm and right leg was amputated to save his life. After spending nearly a year in the hospital, James finally came home on 2/23/2011. James continues his recovery and is slowly showing signs of improvement.

6 Year Old Double Amputee, James Deere Taking Steps

James Deere Takes 13 steps at Minor Improvements Pediatric Physical Therapy

James Deere was an active boy until April 12, 2010 when he entered AMCH emergency room with a very rare strep type A blood infection. Typically this bug results in a sore throat. James decompensated very quickly into kidney failure, septic (Lack of blood and oxygen to tissue), and suffering from toxic shock (Bacterial Infection) due to the strep entering his blood stream. James' left arm and right leg was amputated to save his life. After spending nearly a year in the hospital, James finally came home on 2/23/2011. James continues his recovery and is slowly showing signs of improvement.

James Deere Stands on his 'Derek Jeter' Prosthetic Leg

James Deere showing signs of improvement during his recovery

Update: A van with a lift has been donated to the Deere family, thank you to all those involved in this effort!

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The Deere family nightmare.....

James Deere was an active boy until April 12, 2010 when he entered AMCH emergency room with a very rare strep type A blood infection. Typically this bug results in a sore throat. James decompensated very quickly into kidney failure, septic (Lack of blood and oxygen to tissue), and suffering from toxic shock (Bacterial Infection) due to the strep entering his blood stream. James' left arm and right leg was amputated to save his life. After spending nearly a year in the hospital, James finally came home on 2/23/2011. James continues his recovery and is slowly showing signs of improvement.

UPDATE- Donations Requested To Help Family Of Seriously ill Child Purchase A Van!

Update: August 2011, a Van was generously donated with a lift to assist the Deere family! Thank You.  

 

                     

Pictured- ACCF for Children's Benefit, DeNooyer Chevrolet members w/ James Deere Family

Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefit is currently seeking donations to help fund a vehicle suitable for wheel chair access to assist a very battered yet tight knit family of a seriously ill child in our community. Joel DeNooyer, President DeNooyer Chevrolet has pledged $5,000 towards this purchase. A wheel chair lift will then be fitted on the vehicle when purchased to transport James Deere, special needs 4 year to medical treatments, rehabilitation, Physical Therapy and school at the Center for Disabilities.

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The Deere family nightmare.....

James Deere was an active boy until April 12, 2010 when he entered AMCH emergency room with a very rare strep type A blood infection. Typically this bug results in a sore throat. James decompensated very quickly into kidney failure, septic (Lack of blood and oxygen to tissue), and suffering from toxic shock (Bacterial Infection) due to the strep entering his blood stream. James left arm and right leg was amputated to save his life. After spending nearly a year in the hospital, James finally came home on 2/23/2011.

Horrific Tale Of 3 year old James Deere & How We Can Help...

Imagine for a moment- Your healthy active 3 year old is playing without a care in the world. One day they're not feeling well so you take them to the doctor. Soon after you rush your child to the ER because their health continues declining and is admitted barely clinging to life. You're told that your child's right leg and left arm must be amputated and the 2nd leg may have to be removed too in an attempt to save their life. Welcome to just a glimpse into the Deere families nightmare.....

How To Help-ACCFCB met with this very battered yet tight knit family in their home on 3-23-11 to discuss with them how we may be of assistance. We determined that a van to transport James is their necessity. If you can help, please contact Suzanne @ 518-813-1493 or  [email protected]  

Diagnosis- James Deere, age 3 entered AMCH emergency room on 4/12/10 with what was believed to be a "stomach virus" when in fact tests proved it was a very rare strep type A blood infection. James decompensated very quickly and was in kidney failure, septic (Lack of blood and oxygen to tissue), and suffering from toxic shock (Bacterial Infection) due to the strep group A entering his blood stream. 

Normally this bug would only result in a typical "sore" strep throat; however, if it finds its way into the bloodstream it will wreak havoc. Unfortunately, James left arm and right leg were amputated due to the damage done by the disease. After spending several month's at AMCH, James was transferred to Boston Children's Hospital. He was finally able to come home on 2/23/2011 to continue medical treatment, rehabilitation and Physical Therapy.

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