Dear Friends,
I was practicing my volleyball hits in the front yard as my family prepared to have a Saturday afternoon BBQ. As I stepped back, I tripped over our German Sheppard and instinctively tried to catch myself. My hand stopped when it hit the ground but my body kept moving. Both bones in my left forearm were broken. The top bone had protruded through the skin and dug into the yard before going back into my arm. One of the bones had splintered, causing extensive damage to the tissue, vessels, and nerves in my arm.
I was driven to Bakersfield Memorial Hospital by my mom. The ER staff was very responsive and attentive. I was admitted to the pediatric unit in the Lauren Small Children’s Medical Center that evening and awaited surgery the next day.
While in the pediatric unit, the staff treated all of our family with kindness and compassion. They were attentive to my needs and accommodating to the rest of the family. They seemed to recognize the benefit of having loved ones close to me and were supportive of their presence.
I experienced more pain and distress than I could have ever imagined. I am thankful for the care I received during this traumatic time.
I hope you will consider supporting my participation in the Race to 10K event. All contributions will benefit the Lauren Small Children's Medical Center at Bakersfield Memorial. Any contribution will help, and all donations are tax deductible.
Donating online is safe and easy! To make an online donation please click the "Support This Participant" button on this page.
Thank You!
Barbara Wilson donated $5.00
06/07/2013 |
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Barbara Wilson donated $5.00
05/07/2013 |
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Barbara Wilson donated $5.00
04/07/2013 |
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Barbara Wilson donated $5.00
03/07/2013 |
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Barbara Wilson donated $5.00
02/07/2013 |
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Barbara Wilson donated $5.00
01/07/2013 |
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Caryl Schweitzer donated $10.00
12/11/2012 Hi Katie! How exciting--you met your goal! Thank you so much for helping raise funds for other sick and injured kids in our community! Hugs, Caryl Schweitzer, Director of Development, BMH Foundation |
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Barbara Wilson donated $5.00
12/10/2012 |
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GCI Equipment Rental donated $350.00
12/06/2012 |
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Tammy Yslas donated $20.00
12/05/2012 Sorry to hear what you went through. I think what you're doing with this is great! =) |
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Diane Barker donated $10.00
12/05/2012 |
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Tyle Petitti donated $50.00
12/05/2012 I am donating money to help my daughter reach her goal....please help if I can |
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Adrian Santos donated $10.00
11/16/2012 Helping children and supporting my co worker daughter Katie. |
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josh bittle donated $25.00
11/16/2012 Go team katie |
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Lisa Willingham donated $25.00
11/08/2012 Good Luck..I hope you reach your goal..Love you |
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Lourdes Nilon donated $10.00
11/07/2012 Katie - You are the most courageous young woman I have ever met! Thank you for supporting our local kids! |
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