Firstly want to thank Cap and the 'Org for letting me post this up.
I have an 11-year-old son now (Scott Jr) who has been approved to receive a Canine Companion assistance Dog through Canine Companions for Independence. They provide highly-trained assistance dogs for adults and children with disabilities.
My son Scott was born with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congentia (hundred bucks to the first person to say that 3 times fast), and has already been through 4 separate corrective surgeries to give him the ability to walk and use both his arms, but he will need some kind of physical assistance likely for the rest of his life. His mother and I both agreed that performing too many surgeries too soon wouldn't be helpful to his overall growth after speaking to several physicians, so we decided the next best option to allow him to be as independent as possible was the Canine Companion program.
The Team Training course where Scott will be introduced to a dog and learn how to interact w/them is Two Weeks long, and it is held in Ohio. There is no cost for the dog, but we have to cover the cost of travel, room and board for the 2 week duration.
I have never put my hand out in my life before. Because I was given the ability to do alot on my own-I have been able to care for and support my family very well IMO, but I know this expense will place a big burden on both his mother and I (we are separated). Any and all donations would be greatly appreciated,
the online site for donations is: May the Woof Be With You (Scott White) by Rachele Balzer - GoFundMe
Thanks in Advance to everyone, and please feel free to pass this link on.
I have an 11-year-old son now (Scott Jr) who has been approved to receive a Canine Companion assistance Dog through Canine Companions for Independence. They provide highly-trained assistance dogs for adults and children with disabilities.
My son Scott was born with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congentia (hundred bucks to the first person to say that 3 times fast), and has already been through 4 separate corrective surgeries to give him the ability to walk and use both his arms, but he will need some kind of physical assistance likely for the rest of his life. His mother and I both agreed that performing too many surgeries too soon wouldn't be helpful to his overall growth after speaking to several physicians, so we decided the next best option to allow him to be as independent as possible was the Canine Companion program.
The Team Training course where Scott will be introduced to a dog and learn how to interact w/them is Two Weeks long, and it is held in Ohio. There is no cost for the dog, but we have to cover the cost of travel, room and board for the 2 week duration.
I have never put my hand out in my life before. Because I was given the ability to do alot on my own-I have been able to care for and support my family very well IMO, but I know this expense will place a big burden on both his mother and I (we are separated). Any and all donations would be greatly appreciated,
the online site for donations is: May the Woof Be With You (Scott White) by Rachele Balzer - GoFundMe
Thanks in Advance to everyone, and please feel free to pass this link on.