To All of Our Supporters
February 22, 2017
Listed below is an update of some families we have been helping since our last report in December.
Miranda first came to the attention of our Foundation in 2013. She has been in treatment for leukemia while being cared for by her grandmother since her parents are not a consistent presence in her life. She has relapsed several times and has been the recipient of a transplant offered by her younger sister. We have assisted with living expenses periodically over the years and most recently, purchased a used vehicle so Miranda’s grandmother can transport her for treatment.
Three year old Antanay was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia several months ago. She lives with her single mother, Stacey, who was forced to resign from her job to care for her ill daughter. Antanay is in the final stages of treatment and her prognosis is hopeful. The Foundation has been able to help with rent, utilities and other living expenses while Antanay receives treatment at Hershey.
Nate is a thirteen year old boy who was diagnosed with leukemia and will remain in treatment for approximately 3 more years. While his prognosis is good, the need for so many clinical visits put a tremendous strain on his family’s old, high mileage vehicle. The Foundation was able to purchase a used vehicle so that Nate’s mother can continue to transport him to the Penn State Children’s Hospital in Hershey for treatment.
When eleven year old Damiana was diagnosed with Astrocytoma two years ago, she had surgery to remove the tumor from her brain. Since then, she’s had additional surgeries, hospitalizations, has developed epilepsy and has experienced severe memory loss. She and her older sister live with their mother, Melania, who recently moved them to a new apartment to escape an abusive relationship. The Foundation was able to assist the family by paying the first several months’ rent in their new apartment and helping to purchase some much needed new furniture.
Eighteen month old Jorge has already had to withstand extensive chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant to treat the brain tumor that was diagnosed more than a year ago. His single mother, Sandra, has moved from Florida, then to Delaware and now to our area to be closer to family so she can get the best treatment for her son. In addition to caring for Jorge and his developmental delays caused his medical condition, Sandra helps to care for her 72 year old mother who also has some medical concerns. The Foundation was able to help with some moving expenses and provide some automotive assistance so Sandra could move her family closer to Hershey Medical Center.
These are just a few of the families we have been able to assist. Thanks to your continued support of the Jeff Musser Foundation, we have been able to help all the families that have been referred to us. We sincerely thank you for your financial support and your thoughts and prayers for all the families in need.
Jeff and Pam,
The Board and Committee