Hi Friends!
Today is the first day that we have this blog. We are going to share our year with everyone, so I hope that you come back and check out our adventures. Make sure and click on "Holland's Story" to read the official beginning.
Love,
Ginny, Justin & Holland
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Holland's Story
Holland
Age 5
Premature Birth, Type 1 Diabetes
The Children’s Hospital at Providence
Holland’s mom sums up her personality like this: strong-willed and compassionate. It is the first trait, her strong will, that has enabled her to defy odds and become the fearless 5-year-old she is today.
Holland was born at 23 weeks gestation, weighing a startling 1 pound, 3 ounces. In her first 99 days of life, all of which were spent in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Children’s Hospital at Providence, Holland underwent surgery for her heart, received multiple blood transfusions, and had laser eye surgery, among other procedures. Following her discharge from the hospital, Holland had 97 appointments in nine months, including visits to pulmonologists, cardiologists, dieticians, gastroenterologists and more.
Her battle didn’t stop there. At only 2 years old, Holland was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a life-long disease. In fact, Holland is the youngest child in Alaska to have been put on an insulin pump.
Despite these challenges, Holland’s smile and personality make her stand out in a crowd, or on a playground, where she prefers to spend her time.
Age 5
Premature Birth, Type 1 Diabetes
The Children’s Hospital at Providence
Holland’s mom sums up her personality like this: strong-willed and compassionate. It is the first trait, her strong will, that has enabled her to defy odds and become the fearless 5-year-old she is today.
Holland was born at 23 weeks gestation, weighing a startling 1 pound, 3 ounces. In her first 99 days of life, all of which were spent in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Children’s Hospital at Providence, Holland underwent surgery for her heart, received multiple blood transfusions, and had laser eye surgery, among other procedures. Following her discharge from the hospital, Holland had 97 appointments in nine months, including visits to pulmonologists, cardiologists, dieticians, gastroenterologists and more.
Her battle didn’t stop there. At only 2 years old, Holland was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a life-long disease. In fact, Holland is the youngest child in Alaska to have been put on an insulin pump.
Despite these challenges, Holland’s smile and personality make her stand out in a crowd, or on a playground, where she prefers to spend her time.
About Walmart and Sam’s Club
Wal-Mart has supported Children’s Miracle Network since 1987. Since then, Children’s Miracle Network and Wal-Mart have worked tirelessly together to help children by raising money for children’s hospitals. Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers and members have raised more than $500 million for children’s hospitals during the 23 year relationship. This is the second year Walmart and Sam’s Club have sponsored the Champions program.
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