Thanks to the generous support of people like you, we have been able to provide support in the last twelve months to:
Nine families dealing with critically ill children.
Don't underestimate the impact you can have on someone's life....
Testimonials:
Jenn and Josh Gowe daughter's Kaelyn Jones 21 months transplanted 11/26/2008
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"Your daughter is in end stage heart failure, she's being admitted now, and flying to NYC for a heart transplant evaluation Monday morning.
What would you say? What would you think? I remember that day crystal clear. Among the million things that were running through my mind- Money was a big one. How can we do this? Where will I stay? How will I eat? How will I see my son or my fiance when we are 6 hours apart. I was terrified, I thought this is it, We have to choose either loose everything and try to save our daughter's life, or loose her so we can have a place to live.
When the Clairebear foundation found out about us and wanted to help I felt a HUGE relief taken off of my chest. They were amazing. They gave us an extra allowance each month to help with the cost of food, shelter, transportation to and from NYC. They allowed me to see my newborn son while my daughter and I waited for 3 months for a new chance at life. I will never be able to put in words the amount of gratitude and love I have for this family. When people hear your story and want to help it is the best feeling in the world because you know, you are not alone.
Thank you!! "- Jenn and Josh Gowe
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A testimonial from a local social worker:
"When miles away from home, family, and everything familiar, the Clairebear Foundation provides hope and comfort during what can be a very difficult and trying time. The relief that is seen on a family's face when assistance is given by the foundation cannot be described in words. Whether the fund aids a family with travel expenses, food while away from home, bills that pile up when out of work, or housing when in a new city, the Clairebear Foundation allows parents to concentrate on what is most precious to them... their son or daughter. To have a fund that provides such peace of mind to parents is truly priceless."
A testimonial from a social worker at Mount Saini Hospital in NYC:
“The Clairebear Foundation has been incredibly helpful to the patients and families we serve. In times of immeasurable stress – when a family is dealing with a child’s serious illness paired with being stranded far from home – Clairebear has come to the rescue. The funds provided have been a lifesaver. Families count on this money to pay bills, arrange transportation to see other children back home and cover costs associated with hospitalization. The handwritten notes of encouragement that accompany the checks are always a huge source of support to families. Through the good deeds that have come via the foundation in her name, Claire Colyer acts as a guardian angel for countless sick children and their families.”