Makenna and Camille: First Day of Second Grade!!!

Sunday, August 30, 2009

First Day of Second Grade!!!

Makenna started second grade in Ms. Rooney's class at Falls Elementary on Tuesday, August 24, 2009. She had a great first week and enjoyed school as much as always. She was happy to meet up with her "old" friends and was busy making many "new" friends.

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CHARGE Syndrome

"CHARGE syndrome is a recognizable (genetic) pattern of birth defects which occurs in about one in every 9-10,000 births worldwide. It is an extremely complex syndrome, involving extensive medical and physical difficulties that differ from child to child. The vast majority of the time, there is no history of CHARGE syndrome or any other similar conditions in the family. Babies with CHARGE syndrome are often born with life-threatening birth defects, including complex heart defects and breathing problems. They spend many months in the hospital and undergo many surgeries and other treatments. Swallowing and breathing problems make life difficult even when they come home. Most have hearing loss, vision loss, and balance problems which delay their development and communication. All are likely to require medical and educational intervention for many years. Despite these seemingly insurmountable obstacles, children with CHARGE syndrome often far surpass their medical, physical, educational, and social expectations.

One of the hidden features of CHARGE syndrome is the determination and strong character these children display."

Information taken from CHARGE Syndrome Foundation Website. For more information or to make a donation please visit: CHARGE Syndrome Foundation - Home