Hi, welcome to the TEAM COLLIN blog! This is the founding year of TEAM COLLIN, and believe me, you want to join. On December 5, 2010 we will be running the Dallas White Rock Marathon to raise money and awareness for Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Our second son, Collin, was born on May 11, 2009 with a rare condition called Amniotic Band Syndrome, affecting fingers on both hands and his left wrist. Amniotic Band Syndrome(ABS) also called Amniotic Constriction Band Syndrome is a set of congenital birth defects believed to be caused by entrapment of fetal parts (usually a limb or digits) in fibrous amniotic bands while in utero. In other words: Before the baby was born the body part(s) that was affected by ABS (arm, fingers, toes, etc.,) was caught up and entangled in string-like bands. This caused abnormalities that were present at birth.
He became a patient at Scottish Rite when he was only 3 weeks old to have his hands evaluated. He has since been back twice and will have his first of at least four surgeries in September of this year. Scottish Rite provides care to the children of Texas without charging their families a single penny. For 85 years, Scottish Rite has provided care to Texas children for free. As a mother of one of these families, I cannot express what a gift this free care has been throughout these emotional and stressful times.
He became a patient at Scottish Rite when he was only 3 weeks old to have his hands evaluated. He has since been back twice and will have his first of at least four surgeries in September of this year. Scottish Rite provides care to the children of Texas without charging their families a single penny. For 85 years, Scottish Rite has provided care to Texas children for free. As a mother of one of these families, I cannot express what a gift this free care has been throughout these emotional and stressful times.
The Dallas White Rock Marathon's main beneficiary is Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. So we have committed to run, raise money, and bring awareness to this amazing place that does amazing things for families like ours everyday!
Our goal is to have 50+ runners and raise $5000 to donate to Scottish Rite in Collin's honor as a way to give back for everything they have and will do for Collin and other children who need their care! But don't worry if you are not a runner, there are several ways to join Team Collin. (Just click on the link above that says Join our Team)
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