Miracle for Mitchell

In a December post, I mentioned how a local sports team brightened the burden of a boy with a degenerative liver condition. Unfortunately, while the gift made a big difference, the boy's medical problems have worsened and he now awaits a new liver.

At this time, I would like to introduce you to the boy. His name is Mitchell Simon, and he is an 11 year old who resides just outside of Buffalo, NY. Mitchell was born with Biliary Atresia -- a congenital liver disease -- and the disease has progressed rapidly over the past year such that a transplant is necessary.

Because medical and related expenses for a liver transplant recipient typically exceed $100,000, the family is accepting donations and a fundraiser benefit will be held on June 2, 2012 to help defer costs for the transplant.

DONATIONS

You may send donations to the address below or donate online at http://cota.donorpages.com/PatientOnlineDonation/COTAforMitchellS/.

Miracle for Mitchell
10595 Miland Rd.
Clarence Center, NY 14032

MIRACLE FOR MITCHELL EVENT INFORMATION

Date/Time:
Saturday, June 2, 2012 @ 4-9 PM.

Location:
Our Lady of Pompeii Ministry Center Hall, 86 Burlington Ave
Depew, NY 14043

Event Details:
The event will be hosted by local radio personality and stand-up comic Rob Lederman, and there will be live music and a buffet dinner.

Tickets:
Tickets to attend the benefit are available for a donation of $25.00 per person. Each ticket includes one chance for a door prize. Children under12 years of age are free. To obtain tickets, please contact Diane Moyer @ 716-741-4047.

DONATION CONTACTS

Diane Moyer
716.741.4047
lmoyer006@aol.com

Evelyn Simon
716.983.1695
evelyn29simon@yahoo.com

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