Meet Cameron!

We asked parents of local children whose lives have been touched by Children's Hospital to share a bit about their kiddos.

Today we want to introduce you to Cameron. I was fortunate enough to meet Cameron and his family through our internet CHARGE support group. And then during Max's lengthy stay in the hospital, they came to visit us and what a wonderful get together! I will always remember how overjoyed I was watching him run around and around with his brother in the cafeteria. Seeing him be such a BOY gave me such hope and courage for Mighty Max. :) Cameron has overcome such tremendous obstacles and is doing truly fabulous. Very inspiring!

Rebecca (Cameron's mommy) is joining us for the Benefit Crop this year. She is new to scrapbooking but is inspired by the cause! YAY!

MEET CAMERON!

WHAT A SUPERSTAR!

Cameron was born full term weighing 9 pounds, 11 ounces. Before his arrival, his parents were aware of the bilateral cleft lip and palate and were ready for that challenge. However, more pressing issues unfolded during the first year of his life. Those issues included the need for a gastric tube to eat, severe/profound hearing loss, low muscle tone, no sense of balance and two heart murmurs.

When he was about 18 months old, he was finally clinically diagnosed at Children’s Hospital with CHARGE Syndrome. Today Cameron is 5 years old, no longer using a feeding tube, is able to speak and uses sign language and can run, jump and play. He has already taught his family and everyone around him so much in his short life. He truly is a miracle!