Our Story
KELSEY’S JOURNEY Since October 2018 she has suffered from bouts of severe pancreatitis which lead to her first hospitalization at Oishei Children’s Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Upon discharge, her condition worsened and within a month Kelsey had lost over 30 lbs. She had to have IV fluids several times a week, and was unable to eat any solid foods. In November 2018 Kelsey was readmitted into Oishei Children’s Hospital with...
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3 Month Check Up – Day 2
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Our appointments have been going great. Everyone is happy with how Kelsey is healing. Some of her medications have been stopped. Blood Glucose numbers are where they want... Continue Reading »
Working Hard at PT
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Kelsey is kicking butt and taking names at physical therapy. She is already on the Elliptical and interval training. Nothing is stopping her Continue Reading »
Gronk
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SURPRISE VISIT FROM GRONK
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In Jan. I sent a letter to Rob Gronkowski's family about Kelsey and her journey. It was a long shot but I figured why not. I was hoping... Continue Reading »
Feeding Tube Removed
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Today was a big day. We met with Dr. Hashmi to have the feeding tube removed Kelsey was very fortunate to not have to utilize the feeding tube... Continue Reading »
Donations
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I recently had a training session with a COTA staff member. great experience. I want to tell everyone who has donated or plans to donate to COTA for ... Continue Reading »
Just chilin
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Kelsey is doing wel . Has been adjusting well to the insulin. Haven't had to change her doses in 2 weeks. School has been ok. Tuesday was a... Continue Reading »