Our Very First Fundraiser

There are just not enough hours in the day and I have easily gotten behind in posting. But I had to "make time" for this post. I'm excited to report that we have finally gotten most of the particulars in place for Aaron's very first fundraiser. As you know, we are pursuing a lot of alternative therapies for Aaron that are not covered by insurance. There is no magic pill or therapy to "cure" Aaron or replace the chromosome material that was lost. But I do believe that there are therapies that will enble him to optimize his potential and each therapy has a specific strength that will meet his needs. After literally months of research, I have narrowed them down to six therapies that I feel confident will give him the best chance to speed up the process of meeting his developmental milestones, and ultimately give him the best chance to live independently. They are as follows:

1) Advanced Biomechanial Rehabilitation
2) G-Therapy
3) Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
4) Family Hope Center
5) Anat Baniel/Feldenkrais
6) Mastgutova Reflex Integration

I consider the first three to be the foundation to all of his therapies and they will optimize his mind and body's ability to respond to the last three therapies. As expected, the first three are quite expensive. Hence the need for fundraising. I will go into more detail about each one in future posts, but our immediate need is to pay for the 3rd mandatory training for ABR during the first week of November, the ABR machine rental for 3 months, and 6 sessions of Anat Baniel therapy at the end of October. The practioner is very highly recommended and was trained and mentored by Anat Baniel herself. The ABR training will cost $1895, the machine rental will be $1050, and the Anat Baniel sessions will be $1500. Including travel expenses, the total is close to $5000. We hope that you can join us at his benefit reception detailed as follows:

"God's Gift to Us Fundraiser"

Washington Park North Family Center

2702 Kessler Blvd West Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46228

(317) 259-1253

Sunday, October 18, 2009

4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.

I am thoroughly exausted but excited at the same time as I ponder Aaron's potential. He has already responded very well to everything we have been able to start and I just pray that we can continue. God has blessed us with a wonderful opportunity since he is still under 2 years and I pray you will be able to undertake this journey of wellness with us.