If you are inspired by an idea or have a desire to pursue a future community event to raise funds for the DeSalvo family, please let them know. What is your heart calling you to do? How can you be of service? Remember...
"You
make a living by what you get.
You make a life by what you give."
~Winston Churchill~
Unity
In Marin's
Benefit Concert
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Dear Friends of Alanna DeSalvo, We reach out to
you today with the hope that you may want to support Alanna in her next big
step of recovery. As you may remember,
just over 4 years ago Alanna suffered a severe spinal
cord injury leaving her paralyzed below the chest. At that point and for two consecutive
years, you were a very generous contributor to her cause. Thanks to your generosity
Alanna has been able to:
We are very proud
of Alanna’s achievements, having graduated from high
school and currently attending University of San Francisco on a generous scholarship. Alanna has been able
to thrive these last four years from your generous love and support. Although
each and everyday brings its range of physical and emotional challenges, Alanna
manages to persevere, continuing to strive for all that is important to her. In
June of this year we took Alanna
to Panama to receive stem cell treatment over the course of a month. She had bone
marrow removed from both hips. The cells
were then cultured and injected into her spinal column as well as cells from donated
umbilical cords. The procedure has gained
the confidence of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, but is unavailable in the
United States. Our hopes are high
for Alanna's recovery potential. It can take at least 6 months to see any change,
yet we have already noticed a difference in her autonomic nervous system. Her
body has been unable to regulate her body temperature since her accident.
However, she is now able to tolerate the cold weather without feeling miserable
and cold to the bone. If you feel the call
to want to help, donations, prayers and good thoughts are greatly appreciated.
We could not have made the progress we’ve made today without the financial, emotional
and spiritual support of our community and people like you. We hope to see you on Wednesday, November 9th
at The Southern Pacific Smokehouse in Novato for a special evening of food, friends
and fundraising! With much love and
gratitude Doug, Angela, Alanna & Maria
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"I see Alanna alive,
alert, healthy, and walking."
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| Alanna's
Blog Read updates on Alanna's recovery and progress! |
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| Blessings
to all!
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