May 29th 2009
It’s always nice to have a security blanket handy and our “little Linus” is never far away from hers. Recently, Keira’s mom was able to afford better health insurance thanks to a decent steady job. However, this was not without issue.
In the process of changing over, the new plan claimed that several items that were covered under the NYS Child Health Plus were not covered under this “better” plan. Of course that’s precisely when Keira came down with pneumonia.
Keira after a beautiful Memorial Day of play - 2009
While Keira’s mom (Paige), frantically juggled the home finances, my wife and I were cautiously assessing what ‘plan b’ would be if things did not get straightened out in a timely manner.
Although things worked out (the insurance company realized their mistake and Keira didn’t need to be hospitalized this time around), I cannot express how much it helped to know that there WAS a backup. Keira’s Fund is that backup and I once again say ‘thank you!’ Piece of mind went a long way to keeping heads level while negotiating the dizzying maze of insurance.
December 10th 2008
The final totals are in, the items have been shipped, and I am thoroughly stunned at the success of this year’s auction.
Let me give a huge “Thank You!” to everyone who contributed; whether that was via bidding, donating items for auction, paypal donation, or sending ‘well-wishes’, prayers, blessings, etc. ALL of these things are needed and we’re exceedingly grateful!
Keira at our family & friends gathering “GingerFest”
12/07/08
This year we raised:
- $1264 - Auction Bids
- $430 - Direct Donations
- $500 - Matching donation to the CF Foundation
- $500 - Match of the “Matching donation” for the CF Foundation
That means, $1694 went into Keira’s medical fund and $1000 was donated to the CF Foundation in honor of Keira. Thank you all SO much!
November 10th 2008
Keira’s second annual silent auction is now underway. Each year we hold a silent auction for her medical fund. So far we have been very lucky. She is now 2-1/2 years old and she has only had one lung infection that has required hospitalization. (See this blog entry for details “Some Days are Worse than Others“)
Keira just before her second birthday party
This year, we have been blessed with many new additions donated by the kind folks at Woodnet Forums Additionally, I have made a handful of items re-enactors might find of interest as well as donated some blacksmithing tools.
If you are interested in bidding please go to http://auction.fisherwoodcraft.com/ and click on the registration link. If you want to simply donate that can be done via the PayPal button on the main auction page.
Finally, 50% of this year’s auction amount (up to $500) is being matched by the auction host and founder, Joe Fisher (Keira’s godfather) and will be given to the CF Foundation to help out everyone else who has CF.
