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[photogallery/photo20665/real.htm] Israel Foster has been fighting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia since last year. He continues to get chemo therapy at the University of New Mexico Children Hospital in Albuquerque New Mexico. This condition has taken a toll on him and his family. We at Zion's Hope are asking for donations to help him and his family through these difficult times. Please use the PayPal link below:
or send donations to: Israel Foster Fund 12-28-01
Toddlers leukemia in remission "The family just got word from Albuquerque that little Israel Foster has gone into remission. On Dec. 9, 2001 3-year-old Israel was taken to Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center with an apparent viral infection, and was immediately rushed to Albuquerque. Israel's life had depended on how quickly they could get him to the University of New Mexico Children's Hospital. The diagnosis showed that Israel was suffering from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and would need to undergo extensive chemotherapy treatments. Two days before Christmas, he went into remission. The doctors are astonished at his quick remission, His body is now producing its own (blood) platelets. Leukemia is a cancerous disease in the bone marrow that interferes with the production of white blood cells and platelets that are critical in fighting infections. Approximately 3,250 children are diagnosed with it each year. Eight percent of cancer deaths each year are attributed to it. But it looks like Israel is pulling through. 12-05-02 Israel was undergoing tests at the hospital. One such test was a spinal tap. A tragic event took place where he was accidentally paralyzed from the waist down. 12-09-02 Israel has shown some improvement in regaining his motor skills in his lower legs the last 48 hours. 12-10-02 Alamogordo Daily News:
12-12-02 It has been reported that no significant improvement in Israel's condition caused by University of New Mexico. 12-13-02 We wish to thank the Otero County residents and surrounding businesses for their support and donations. The Enchilada dinner benefit for Israel was a great success and wonderful gift. Thank you 12-13-02 The University of New Mexico Children's Hospital has recommended to have Israel Foster treated by there sister hospital, Carrie Tingley Hospital in New Mexico. Carrie Tingley Hospital provides health care needs for children and adolescents who require long-term medical and therapeutic care, such as the orthopedic and rehabilitative needs of spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and brain injuries. 12-20-02 Israel has completed the first of a long series of therapy sessions. 12-21-02 Israel home for Christmas Israel Foster may be coming back to Alamogordo for Christmas. The parents have been getting ready to move to Albuquerque soon after Christmas. A friend of the family has donated a moving van to help with the move. 12-25-02 [photogallery/photo9753/real.htm]Zion's Hope CEO visits Israel for Christmas. A Christmas to remember when Israel was visited by many family members and especially Eugene Telles. "What a wonderful young boy with a huge smile for life. It was wonderful to visit and play with him" says Mr. Telles. Israel was in Alamogordo during the Christmas holidays only for a short visit. The parents had to return to Albuquerque in preparation to move closer to the hospital for further treatment. 12-29-02 Alamogordo Daily News: Israel Foster Benefit Tamale Sale will be held after church in front of Lowe's in the parking lot until all the tamales are sold. Tamales cost $1 each or $10 per dozen. The benefit sale went great. It was reported the tamale sale was over in several hours. The great citizens of otero county again showed there wonderful support. We also want to thank Bueno Foods - Rosa Baca http://www.buenofoods.com for their kind donation of all the tamales and Lowe's Supermarket.
We at Zion's Hope are currently seeking additional help in finding resources and information of other related cases. We are also seeking references to any medical and professional services to assist the family. Please use the e-mail link below to contact us with your information. Please leave a phone number where we can reach you. We appreciate those who have written us and the support of the community.
If you know of a child or family who needs help, please write us at help@zionshope.com. We at Zion's Hope will design a personal page for those who need help. You may contact the webmaster at webmaster@zionshope.com . |
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