Troys story is being used in Beaumont hospitals donation renewal letter! He also had his video shoot to thank the lions club at their benefit today! He did great! However I made a zillion ugly faces trying not to cry. Dear During this season of giving you may hear many heart-warming stories. I’d like to share such a story with you about a remarkable little boy and how your continued support makes these miracles possible. Troy is a charming and happy 3-year-old with an infectious laugh. His bright eyes and incredible attitude can light up a room. Until recently though, something was missing from the friendly and energetic little boy’s life: words. Troy’s inability to speak made it very difficult for him to do a number of things, including make friends. Please read his mother’s emotional account: Other kids Troy’s age would attempt to play with him, and gosh did he ever want to play. When they would ask him his name or if he wanted to play, Troy wouldn’t respond. Too many times I heard, “Oh, he’s just a baby.” The other kids would then run off thinking he was too young to play with them. Troy would stand to the side and quietly watch the other kids, unsure of how to involve himself. He looked so sad! After a while, he would just come sit with me and cuddle. It broke my heart to see him left out. In April, Troy’s mother brought him to Beaumont for evaluation by the experts in our Pediatric Speech and Language Pathology department. He was diagnosed with severe verbal apraxia – an inability to consistently coordinate the parts of the mouth involved in speech (lips, tongue and lower jaw) to create words and sounds. Gifts from you and others helped provide financial assistance for Troy and he began treatment last June. Much of the therapy features a play-based approach that allows Troy to incorporate toys he chooses himself into each session. His favorites so far have been the dollhouse and barn. Therapists play along with Troy by encouraging imitation and practicing sounds. The result is a session packed with opportunities for Troy to practice speech in a variety of circumstances and express what he wants – with success! Right now, you can help Beaumont continue to offer world-class patient care helping children like Troy, and many others. Your gift of $xx, $xx, $xxx or more will go right to work helping ensure Beaumont continues to give the very best care to our patients and – if ever you should need us – the very best care to you, your family and your neighbors. Your past generosity to Beaumont has helped us continue to care for our patients with the latest technology and innovation. Each of your gifts has been accepted with our heartfelt gratitude, and our patients’ deep appreciation. As you consider your year-end contributions, I invite you to support Beaumont once again. By renewing your tax-deductible donation of $xx, $xx, $xxx or more, you’re helping people who have suffered an injury, illness or other threat to their health who otherwise could not help themselves. You’re helping Troy and other children learn to speak, and providing seed money for medical research. And you’re doing much more as well. You’re making our community a better, healthier place to live. Troy is reaching new milestones and impressing both his Beaumont therapists and his family every single day. In the words of Troy’s mother: My little boy who hardly made a sound produced his first whole sentence last week. Nothing melts my heart more than hearing a “love you” out of the boy I wasn’t sure would ever be able to speak. He plays with other kids at the park now! When other kids ask him to play, he grins ear to ear and says,“YEAH!” Will you help make successes like this possible again in the coming year? Please accept our warmest regards and best wishes for your health and happiness in this holiday season. Sincerely, Margaret Cooney-Casey President Beaumont Foundation P.S. We need your support now more than ever. Please be as generous as you can.
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:45:26 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015