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From the Chamber of Commerce:
Message from Ali Campbell: Nurse Natalie called me at 2:30 this afternoon with the information that Tex and Judith Nunez's five year old, hydrocephalic son, Andrew, will be operated on this Friday, January 31st at Medical Associates in Belize City. The surgery, to replace the shunt in his head which broke just before the Christmas holidays, will cost approximately $6000 Bze. Without surgery, Andrew will suffer increasing seizures and is at risk from brain damage by the broken shunt.
I called Melissa at Atlantic Bank, Tex is the security guard there, and they will open an account where donations can be made to help pay for the surgery.
Natalie, as President of the NAC NW, will be at the bank tomorrow, Wednesday, January 29th at 12:30 p.m. to open the account.
If any of you as representatives of an organization, or to lend credibility to the cause, could also be present as sponsors or publicize the donation drive it would be greatly appreciated. It should take only a few minutes of your time.
This is a: "No bbq, no cakewalk! Just send your generous check to Andrew Nunez, c/o of Atlantic Bank, San Pedro Town" campaign.
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Thanks Marty, Tom just E'd us on this. Can we get a little bit more info on the banking stuff. Thanks, Rick
PS. They need our help again!!!!
Thanks, Rick
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This hits home... A check is in the mail.
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Nurse Natalie Palen opened a Jr Savings account at Atlantic Bank Wednesday, January 29th for Andrew A. Nunez, the five year old son of Judith and Tex Nunez. Andrew, a rather shy, happy boy has hydrocephalus. He was diagnosed with a broken shunt just before the Christmas holidays.
Dr. Valle of Medical Associates in Belize City plans to replace the broken shunt in Andrew's head this Saturday if the device arrives as scheduled on Friday. For the last two years a shunt has provided nearly total relief from the frequent, life threatening seizures that had plagued Andrew from birth.
The Nunez family - Tex is a security guard at Atlantic Bank in San Pedro and Judith works across the street at St. Luke's - did not request financial assistance, but the knowledge that this community is choosing to support them during the course of Andrew's difficult surgery is an immense comfort.
Donations are requested to defray the expenses of surgery and follow up care for Andrew. Please stop by Atlantic Bank, or send your check to
Ms. Melissa Cuellar, Supervisor Atlantic Bank P O Box 58 San Pedro Town BELIZE, Cent. Am. 226-2195
Checks can be made out to Andrew A. Nunez. The account is #210586178. The signatories are Natalie Palen and Judith Nunez.
Please forward this email to any one who might be interested in helping out.
Then send a check and a prayer.
Additional information on Hydrocephalus.
"Hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. This results in pressure on the tissues of the brain. The causes of hydrocephalus are not well understood.
"The most common surgery for the treatment of hydrocephalus is the insertion of a shunt - a flexible but sturdy silastic tube, with a catheter, and a valve - inside the brain to divert fluid into the abdominal cavity where it is safely absorbed into the blood stream. The procedure is essentially the same regardless of the size and age of the patient.
"Shunt systems are not perfect devices. Complications may include mechanical failure, infections, obstructions, and the need to lengthen or replace the catheter. Generally, shunt systems require monitoring and regular medical follow up. When complications do occur, usually the shunt system will require some type of revision.
'The prognosis for patients diagnosed with hydrocephalus is difficult to predict. Many children diagnosed with the disorder benefit from rehabilitation therapies and educational interventions, and go on to lead normal lives with few limitations."
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My son also was hydrocephalic. He had a shunt inserted when he was only 3 days old. The life span of the shunts can be very long, however, they are at extreme risk of infection. Chey had 5 shunts in his first 2 month, then didn't have another problem in his 16 years. My heart goes out to his family and this child, as well as my $$$. Thanks for passing this on Marty.
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