Monday, March 23, 2009

Thank You

First of all we want to thank everyone for all the comments, emails, yummy food, beautiful flowers and cards we have received. It means a lot to us that Joseph has touched so many lives in so many ways in so little time. Sky and I have learned a lot through this CDH Journey and one of our new goals is to help raise awareness and research for CDH. We know one day they will find the cure and the faster they can find it the less babies will pass and less families will have to suffer.

We would like to provide other options for everyone who wants to send their condolences. We are encouraging people to choose one of the options below for donations in Joseph’s honor.


Option 1: For Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta NICU (Things for the newborns)

Sky, Joseph and I made lots of new friends (nurses, doctors, other parents, other workers) while we were at Egleston and everyone was very nice to us. The money collected from option 1 will be used for buying the newborns mittens, socks, hats, pretty blankets, small stuffed animals, books for parents to read to their babies and more. We will also get a few outfits, so parents can use them if the baby passes. Sky and I will be taking photos of all the items purchased and post them to the blog.


To make your donation click below:







Option 2: For Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta NICU (Hospital equipment)

I tried getting the hospital to open an account for CDH research but is not something they can do right now. So if you want to donate directly to the hospital please send your donations to the address below. The money collected from option 2, will be used for new equipment for the NICU at Children’s at Egleston.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Attention: Tribute to Joseph
1687 Tullie Circle NE
Atlanta, GA 30329


On the memo line please write "in memory of Joseph Carter DeJohn."


Option 3: Breath of Hope

You can either send a donation or purchase CDH Awareness Wristbands so you can wear them March 31st (CDH Awareness day.) Elizabeth has been really nice to us and sent us a lot of helpful documents and nice cards. Thanks Eli! We will be wearing the items you sent us on 3/31.

Website: http://breathofhopeinc.com


Option 4: CHERUBS

Dawn is also very nice and is working with hospitals/doctors with CDH research.

Website: http://www.cdhsupport.org


Thanks again for everyone’s support :)

Sky + Carla + Aly + Sofia + angel Joseph

3 comments:

libertad15 said...

Carla & Sky;

Is been a pleasure to be with you guys in this hard journey. I know that is not easy but I admire you guys for be strong, and keep helping others. I made couple of donations in memory of Joseph. He touched our lives and make us more aware of what we have and stop wanting things that later will come. He also show us that life is beautiful and that we all have a mission in life. You two has show us too that life can be hard but we need to keep fighting!!!!

Thank you;

Love always;

Santa & family :D

Elizabeth said...

Thank you for sharing your precious boy and your beautiful family!

Irvin family said...

Carla and Sky, there is not aday that has gone by that Brian and I have not thought about you both and Joseph. We are so greatful to have met you all. As Oakley gets older she will know about her first friend that we met in the NICU and how hard he fought to beat CDH and what a great support both of you were to Brian and I.
We love you both and will never be able to thank you enough for the support you gave us.

Love Sheree
P.S. Please send us your address