Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Bracelets

Hey everyone we just received 100 bracelets. So we will get with those of you that have requested one and if anyone else is interested, just let us know. Once again, any donations for the bracelets will go to Ian's liver transplant fund. Read the blog below for more information. Thank you all.

Thursday, December 07, 2006

Ian's Story

Through surfing the internet, I discovered a boy named Ian Herbst. He is about a year and a half old and was diagnosed with biliary atresia. As most of you know, that is the disease Carter was diagnosed with. Doctors have recommended a liver transplant to save his life. As Sarah and I have found, this is a very expensive procedure. It is estimated at $100,000. They are very close to their goal with the help of many wonderfully generous people. We contacted the person in charge of his fundraising campaign with an idea. A couple of months ago, we had bracelets made with Carter's name on them so we might have a constant reminder of our beloved son. We also gave them to our family and in the process some friends have requested them. We are going to make these available to anyone who wants one. If you would like to make a donation for the bracelet, all of the money will go to help Ian get his transplant. This is a great way to celebrate Carter's life and in the process, give to another to preserve a precious life. As you know, there are many internet scams out there and one has to be careful. I encourage you to go the site yourself to read Ian's story and investigate it if you are unsure. www.ianfund.com If you find yourself inclined to help, you can let us know through posting comments, e-mailing us, or calling. Below is a picture of the bracelet.