Friends of Gardnerville Ranchos toddler Daniel Hammer are raising money to help pay medical expenses
Sandy Thornton said 15-month-old Daniel started bleeding from the mouth on May 5.
The family, consisting of parents Chris and Sarah and sister Natalie, lives in the Gardnerville Ranchos and attends Damascus Road Christian Assembly.
“His parents took him to the ER and then he was transferred to Renown Hospital,” she said. “He has been in and out of the hospital for 11 days since then.”
Thornton said doctors thought Daniel might have an auto immune disorder.
“Then they discovered he had a viral suppression which attacked his bone marrow,” she said. “This caused a very severe case of aplastic anemia. Since then, Daniel has had four platelet transfusions and two red blood cell transfusions. He needs a bone marrow transfusion as his own marrow is failing. His sister Natalie, aged four is being tested for a match.”
Thornton said the transfusion may require Daniel to be at a California hospital for a minimum of 30 days after the transfusion.
“This will cause Chris and Sarah to be faced with many financial difficulties,” she said. “Little Daniel, in spite of this, is a very joyful little boy and loved by all who know and see him.”
Thornton said the family's parents, friends and congregation of Damascus Road Christian Assembly are asking for prayers for Daniel. His family has set up a trust account for anyone who wants to help with expenses.
“Daniel will have his first trip to Oakland Children's Hospital this weekend,” Thornton said. “He will have his fifth platelet transfusion, and will have a Broviac Port surgically put in, along with many other tests”
Daniel Hammer's Trust Fund is at any Greater Nevada Credit Union, Account No. 921646. Californians may donate at Wells Fargo Account, in Daniel's name, account No. 2606830723.
Sandy Thornton said 15-month-old Daniel started bleeding from the mouth on May 5.
The family, consisting of parents Chris and Sarah and sister Natalie, lives in the Gardnerville Ranchos and attends Damascus Road Christian Assembly.
“His parents took him to the ER and then he was transferred to Renown Hospital,” she said. “He has been in and out of the hospital for 11 days since then.”
Thornton said doctors thought Daniel might have an auto immune disorder.
“Then they discovered he had a viral suppression which attacked his bone marrow,” she said. “This caused a very severe case of aplastic anemia. Since then, Daniel has had four platelet transfusions and two red blood cell transfusions. He needs a bone marrow transfusion as his own marrow is failing. His sister Natalie, aged four is being tested for a match.”
Thornton said the transfusion may require Daniel to be at a California hospital for a minimum of 30 days after the transfusion.
“This will cause Chris and Sarah to be faced with many financial difficulties,” she said. “Little Daniel, in spite of this, is a very joyful little boy and loved by all who know and see him.”
Thornton said the family's parents, friends and congregation of Damascus Road Christian Assembly are asking for prayers for Daniel. His family has set up a trust account for anyone who wants to help with expenses.
“Daniel will have his first trip to Oakland Children's Hospital this weekend,” Thornton said. “He will have his fifth platelet transfusion, and will have a Broviac Port surgically put in, along with many other tests”
Daniel Hammer's Trust Fund is at any Greater Nevada Credit Union, Account No. 921646. Californians may donate at Wells Fargo Account, in Daniel's name, account No. 2606830723.
via Record Courier
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