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Update on the Brigade

2008-06-21T22:52:00.003-04:00

Teresa, former preemie, receives an athletic award.

We were able to raise enough money to donate Zackeez for every bed at the York NICU.

Thank you so much for your help and support.

Also, we gave out our first Preemie Scholarship to a former preemie. Greg Lauchman was awarded a 200.00 scholarship for his continuing education. He was a former micro preemie.

We wish him good luck.

We also received a 4999 donation and that donation will be given in its entirety to the York NICU. so far, they have purchased much needed preemie videos with that.

Lastly, we also received a 1200 donation which is to be used for gas money, and other direct needs for preemies.

I will post the names of these generous donors in a subsequent entry.

God Bless you all and please keep praying for these little ones and their families.

Thank you for your Support!!!

2008-01-09T14:15:00.000-05:00

Dr. Liss -Head Neonatalogist at York NICU with Elly

Thank you for your participation in our Winter Raffle. Because of your generous contributions through prayer, donations, purchases of tickets or passing on the word, we have met our Zaky Goal.

We proudly donated enough Zakeez to the York NICU for every incubator in their Unit. Every preemie born at the York NICU will now be comforted by a Zaky arm pillow. Every parent will now be comforted at the knowledge that a little arm is cradling their baby even though they can not be there.

We have also donated 10 Zakeez to give to parents in Memoriam of their little ones. For many parents, that will be all they will ever have to remind them of their little one.
There are no words to express my gratitude to you. Thank you for your support and please continue to support our mission.

We still need $ 1,000 to donate as gas money for parents who can not afford long trips to the NICU. Please consider donating online any amount of money.

God Bless you,
Gina Pecher

ONLINE RAFFLE ALMOST OVER

2007-11-26T12:55:00.000-05:00

Joey's Brigade Fall online fundraiser will be over soon! Response to our items have not been as we had hoped for but it is to your advantage. The items have had a low amount of purchased tickets and so your chances have increased if you purchase one soon.

Please note that all purchases of online tickets are secure using pay pal or your credit card.

Please feel free to pass this on to anyone you think might be interested. All proceeds will benefit the YORK Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

P-31 ELISABETH DOLL

20 in. OUR GENERATION THOROUGHBRED HORSE

150 PC. LINCOLN LOG SET

HANDMADE BABY QUILT

WOODEN TONKA FIRETRUCK

LITTLE EMMY ASHTON DRAKE COLLECTABLE

MY TWINN ELSA- One of a Kind Doll

Or visit http://joeysbrigade.blogspot.com for more information.

We have decided to extend our raffle time by one week because my little girl is sick and I can not get to the NICU this week. So, you have one more week left.

Sincerely,

Gina Pecher

LITTLE PUMPKIN-2006 WYATT

2007-10-24T22:53:00.000-04:00

TRICK OR TREAT......

I BET THIS YEAR YOU ARE GOING TO BE CARRYING THAT PUMPKIN!!

KANGAROO TIME WTH MOMMY

2007-10-24T22:51:00.000-04:00

SOON THERE WILL BE NO MORE TUBES

2007-10-24T22:49:00.000-04:00

WYATT IS FINALLY HOME -2006

2007-10-24T22:47:00.000-04:00

BABY WYATT LOVES HIS ZAKY

2007-10-24T22:43:00.000-04:00

All Smiles!

2007-10-24T22:42:00.000-04:00

All Smiles

2 Eagles Fans

2007-10-24T22:41:00.000-04:00

Eagles Fans!!!

Sophia and Brayden

2007-10-24T22:40:00.001-04:00

2 Little Angels.. Sophia and little brother Brayden.

Elly Rolls the Ball!

2007-09-11T22:39:00.000-04:00

MS. Kate and MS. Kelly teach Elly to Roll the Ball.

Elly has fun during PT and Music Therapy. Both services are provided to preemies and other children. Contact your local Early Intervention LIU services for more information.

BABY TALAN

2007-09-11T20:12:00.000-04:00

Talan was not a preemie but this little angel has been through a great deal already. He contracted Bacterial Meningitis soon after he was born. As a result of this infection, he spent 2 weeks in the hospital. His Daddy is a soldier fighting for our Country and is not able to be with him right now. Here is an update from his granny Jeannie:

Without all the prayers for baby Talan his journey would have been tougher for him.....he is currently being treated for an upper respiratory infection, and acid reflux, plus he has colic but all of that is treatable, it's his eyesight and hearing after having the meningitis that I pray for .... Todd is being sent home from Iraq early with the Advance Team to help with Talan, which is fine by me - at least he'll be on US soil. Attached are a couple of pictures I took this past Sunday.....Melanie, Kadan and Talan all leave this coming Saturday to go back to Hawaii to meet Todd and settle in once again. I pray to God that all make the trip without incident.

Thank you and God Bless, Jeannie

LET'S PLAY DOLLS!

2007-09-11T19:58:00.001-04:00

CAN YO GUESS WHICH IS THE DOLL AND WHICH IS ELLY?

MY FIRST PREEMIE AND LAST PREEMIE PLAYING DOLLS.

ELLY LOVED HER ZACKY!!

2007-09-11T19:46:00.000-04:00

HUSH LITTLE BABY.....

NOW THAT'S MORE LIKE IT

JUST ME AND MY.......................ZACKY!!!!!!

IS IT GODZILLA... NO, IT'S JOEY

2007-09-11T19:44:00.001-04:00

WOW, LOOK AT JOEY NOW!

2007-09-11T19:33:00.001-04:00

Look at Joey now..

Joey is now 8 yrs. old and in 3rd grade. His two passions are King Kong and Godzilla. I am betting on a career in directing for him. :)

Joey has had a long journey during the past 8 yrs. His journey has included being on oxygen for 1 year, 8 ear tubes, 2 major ear reconstructions, PT, OT, and Speech Therapy, Feeding Specialists( no more yeah!!!) and many trips to the pediatric eye and ear specialists.

He is a trooper and loves life. He does not have a care in the world and can be very silly at times.

We are in constant awe and gratitude that our little 15 oz. Miracle Man is doing well.

Elly Opens her eyes Part 2

2007-09-11T10:55:00.000-04:00

ELLY OPENS HER EYES!!!!!

GO TO ELLY'S JOUNEY TO SEE MORE OF HER PREEMIE JOURNEY

To contact me Joey's Brigade e-mail

Elly our last preemie was born 8-4-06

2007-09-10T22:54:00.000-04:00

Elly was 25 oz. and 13 inches long at 27 weeks when she was born. She was a little older and bigger than her older brother Joey who weighed 19 oz and was only 11 1/2 inches long.

Elly was born with both eyes closed . We delighted to see how one of her eyes opened on this day. How special it was for us to have captured our complete joy and awe!!!

Folly time with Bower

2007-09-10T22:42:00.000-04:00

Bower and his mom, Jen, are having some Folly!

Sure looks like fun to me.

WOW! LOOK HOW TIME HAS FLOWN- HERE IS SWEET BOWER NOW 2 YRS. OLD

2007-09-10T22:36:00.001-04:00

Bower is all smiles as he eats his yummy food!

Bower will be three years old on January 18th. He was two months early and developed NEC a gastric infection that caused him to code. This near death experience left him with brain damage that has resulted in Cerebral Palsy (spastic quadriplegia), Epilepsy, Blindness, he is primarily tube fed and he has significant cognitive delays. Fortunately, he is under the care of the best doctors in each respective field. The regimen of PT, OT, Speech, Music, Accupuncure, Hydro and Cranio-Sacral Therapies can be overwhelming but he enjoys them all and tries so hard to be the best that he can be. He continues to be happy and with your prayers...healthy! Thanks again for them.

2005-03-22T10:06:00.000-05:00

Baby Bower

2005-03-22T10:05:00.000-05:00

Baby Bower gets his Bath.

2005-03-22T10:04:00.000-05:00

Baby Bower

2005-03-07T17:45:00.000-05:00

This is a message sent to me by e-mail from a friendMany thanks for your prayers offered on behalf of my cousin's first grandchild who was born prematurely. As you may recall, little Bower was in grave danger due to a serious bowel infection. After many, kind prayers from all over the world and very good medical attention, my cousin, Barbara informed me today that little Bower is going home! Praise God for His goodness, compassion, love, kindness and generosity toward Bower and his family. Please continue to keep Bower and his family in your prayers. As many of you know, children born prematurely need vigilant care.

May God bless you abundantly for prayers and thoughtfulness during the holy season of Lent,
tom
PS Little Bower is my third cousin...

How tiny are your feet Joey

2005-03-04T16:43:00.001-05:00

Joey's foot was smaller than my pinky finger.

Joey comes home!

2005-03-04T16:42:00.000-05:00

Joey at 4mths when we brought him home from the NICU.

After our first long journey at the NICU... Joey comes home. What a joy.

Joey is now 19 oz again!

2005-02-25T11:39:00.000-05:00

My little Joey on 2 ventilators and weighed 20 oz.

Joey lost weight on the second day of his life. His lowest weight was 15 oz. We were very happy to see him gaining weight.

Happy Birthday Joey

2005-02-25T11:31:00.000-05:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

JOEY CHRISTOPHER

DATE: May 17th, 1999

Weight: 19oz.

Length: 11 1/2 inches long

Tiny Hands

2005-02-25T11:27:00.001-05:00

I was allowed to hold these tiny hands and feet for the first time one month after his birth.
Joey's tiny hands 19oz!!