Friday, August 29, 2008

Meet Leaf Gibran Baxter!




Leaf was born on November 3, 2007. Within hours his little system stopped working and doctors struggled to keep him alive. After weeks of tests Leaf was finally diagnosed with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (ONH) and Hypopituitarism. This means that he has significant visual impairment and he doesn’t make his necessary hormones. Most of the hormones can be replaced through fabulous medical progress in the area of synthetic hormone replacement therapies. Leaf’s parents are researching and providing all necessary therapies and medical interventions possible to help their baby. He receives acupressure, physical therapy, hyperbaric chamber therapy, and vision therapy. But, there is nothing they or the doctors can do about helping him see. However, The Beike Institute in Shenzhen, is conducting a study which has, so far, produced notable results in young children. The sooner Leaf receives treatment the better for his overall development.

The $60,000 price tag for the trip and treatment in China is a major obstacle. Leaf has a charitable fund established to collect funds for the trip. Your donation will not be tax deductible because the treatment is not approved in the United States.

Please help us raise the money necessary to provide Leaf with the brightest future possible.

We can’t thank you enough for your generosity. This is a gift of love and life and will be forever remembered and cherished!