Our thoughts, prayers and resources continue with Buddy and his family during this critical period.
Matthew "Buddy" LaFontaine age 17, was diagnosed in April 2002 with Primary Hyperoxaluria Type I, 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, (his new birthday), Buddy underwent a triple transplant surgery replacing his Liver and both Kidneys @ Boston Children's Hospital.
Buddy received ACCFCB's 2010 "COURAGE AWARD" at our 6th annual "Teed Off For Tot's" awards banquet held on June 25, 2010 @ Fairways Of Halfmoon.
Buddy Lafontaine beats back triple organ rejection
Buddy just returned from a month long stay in Boston Children's Hospital battling organ rejection. With our supporters help, we continue assisting Buddy and his family. We are pleased to report that Buddy is improving.
Matthew "Buddy" LaFontaine age 16, 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 organ donor. He continues to celebrate his new birthday, January 22.
Buddy received ACCFCB's 2010 "COURAGE AWARD" at our "Teed Off For Tot's" awards banquet June 25, 2010 @ Fairways Of Halfmoon.
Exclusive Video of Buddy age 14 Flying Helicopter (Video by Altair Roland)
Video sample highlights from our 6th Annual "Teed Off For Tots" event below. Check back for photos soon too!
We take this opportunity to say a very BIG THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, donors and participants of Albany County Correctional Facility for Children's Benefits 6th Annual "Teed Off For Tots" golf event held on Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Fairways of Halfmoon golf course to support seriously ill children around Albany, New York's Capital Region.
The highlight was when our "Courage Award" recipient- Buddy LaFontaine age 14, went for a surprise helicopter ride to make his "Dream Come true" of flying a helicopter! Buddy wants to be a pilot when he grows. Our very special Thanks to Mr. Bruce Tanski, owner of Fairways of Halfmoon for arranging the helicopter to land at the golf course so Buddy could fly the helicopter! We were honored to have Mr. Parker Bohn III, Pro Bowlers Assoc Hall of Famer in attendance at this years very successful event.
Buddy looks forward to co-piloting Attorney Terry Kindlon's Cessna one day soon at the Selkirk airfield. We will keep you posted!
Helicopter arrives at Teed Off For Tots event 2010
Buddy LaFontaine watches Helicopter land June 24, 2010 at Golf Course
John Smith Talks with Buddy LaFontaine after Buddy touches Down
Hall of Fame Bowler, Parker Bohn III meets Baby Aiden Torres at Teed Off For Tots June 25, 2010
Olivia Howlan, age 7 Sings "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus to end our Teed Off For Tots golf event
Matthew "Buddy" LaFontaine- Triple Transplant Recipient
PRESS ADVISORY
Re: Friday, June 25, 2010
From: John R Smith, President
AlbanyCountyCorrectional Facility for Children's Benefit, Inc. (ACCFCB)
806 Huntingdon Drive
Niskayuna, NY12309
Cell 588-5055
www.accfcb.org
14 year old TRIPLE TRANSPLANT SURVIVOR w/ Pilot
Aspirations To Take SURPRISE FLIGHT
Mechanicville, New York
Matthew “Buddy” LaFontaine of Delanson, NY 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 multiple kidney stones/ kidney failure requiring a transplant operation.
On January 22, 2009, Buddy underwent a triple transplant surgeryreplacing his liver and both kidneys @ Boston Children's Hospital. Buddy is doing very well since his transplant surgery.
Buddy dreams of being a pilot when he grows up and he will be given 2 SURPRISE opportunities to FLY in privately owned aircrafts which he will learn of at ACCFCB’s annual "Teed Off For Tot's" golf event:
1.HELICOPTER FLIGHT- 3 pm on Friday, June 25, 2010 @ the Fairways of Halfmoon golf course, Mechanicville, NY. Buddy will be in attendance to receive a “Courage Award” and will be given the thrill of his life when a helicopter lands on the course to take the aspiring pilot airborne- weather permitted. Very special thanks to Bruce Tanski, owner of Fairway’s of Halfmoon golf course and his wonderful staff.
2.COPILOT CESSNA- Buddy will be copilot to Attorney Terrence Kindlon, who without hesitation agreed to take Buddy up in his personal aircraft at the Selkirk airfield at a later date.
The ACCFCB is an all volunteer foundation supporting
