Friday, December 7, 2012

Amtryke Hand Cycle

Ruth's wonderful physical therapist placed her on the Wish List to receive a "Amtryke" Handcycle/tricycle from Abmucs. This is a wonderful bike that allows her to use both her arms and her legs to move the bike, and will be a wonderful tool to allow her to strengthen those legs and also let her keep up with her sisters!

Unfortunately the cost of the bike is $500 - which is out of our reach, especially with our rising insurance costs. So we need your help. If you can spare ANY amount towards her bike, our family would be forever grateful, and you will make a little girl VERY happy!

Here is a photo of the bike she will receive:




You can see Ruth's name and photo on the wish list page on their website. As of today, she is at the VERY bottom, so scroll WAY down (or if your browser has a page search button, search for "Ruth"):

http://www.ambucs.org/amtryke-wish-list-grant-a-wish/

To Donate: You can make an instant online donation by clicking the "donate" button under Ruth's name on the wish list page or you can send a check or money order to: National AMBUCS - Every Kid Needs A Bike, P.O. Box 5127 High Point, NC 27262. After inputting the amount you'd like to contribute, please remember to specify on the final check-out screen the name of the individual who you are making your donation towards.

http://www.active.com/donate/amtryke

Thank you!!

UPDATE: Ruth received enough donations to fund her bike! Please consider donating towards another child's amtryke on the wish list! Thank you to everyone that donated :)

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Walk n Roll for the SBANT 2012!

Thank you thank you thank you to everyone that donated, bought a shirt, or walked with us. Ruth was the TOP FUNDRAISER, with over $6,000! And Team Born Twice together raised over $9,000! It was a huge success, and we couldn't have done it without you.

Here is the feature in the latest print of the newsletter:




And a few more photos of the rockstar from that day:


*WALKING* the Walk n Roll. With style, lol.


Getting her award for Top Fundraiser


Enjoying the lake afterwards!

Photo Dump - September


Ruth's baptism - by her Grandfather!


Eye checkup - All clear for another year!


Sporting my sunglasses after having her eyes dilated


WALKING up the stairs at church - this floored me!


Homeschooling field trip for big sister


Playing with our new kitten


Checking on her kitty


Being a big girl during her renal ultrasound!


Running away from me at Scottish Rite


Loves her kitten!


When I turn my back for a second..


Clothes were wet (see previous photo), so we just enjoyed the great Sept weather!


On top!


Another big girl bed


Loves her baths

Photo Dump - August


Walking up the stairs in PT


Throwing the ball for our new puppy


Big girl bed!


Silly wig


A toddler and a tea cup collection


Playing in the splash pad


Walking on grass!


Silly girl


Swimming in the river


WALKING around Scottish Rite!


Getting herself all wet outside


mmmm... cupcake!


Meeting a fellow fetal surgery/spina bifida babe - that lives just a few miles from us!

Photo Dump - July


Chasing after her cousin!


4th of July Parade!


She loves her cousin!


At the aquarium


Waiting for her PT to arrive


Diva?


Swimming at the pool


HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY!!


Little Cowgirl


Riding the mini train - and loving it!


First time on a horse


Swimming in the lake


Cooking smore's


Fun at the Museum

Photo Dump - June

Um, well we are a little behind here. I have struggled a little bit to continue this blog. I know it helps a lot of people reading her story, but then again, I'm not sure she wants her entire medical history out there for the public ;)

I have decided not to go into too much medical details from now on, other than to tell you that she is doing GREAT, and is actually generally healthier than my other kids!

So, in my attempt to catch up, here is June 2012 in photos:


Swinging at PT


Playing at the Playground at Scottish Rite Hospital


Back porch water play


Climbing


Walking!


Occupational Therapy


MORE Walking!