Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Dawn's Homecoming

Dawn will be leaving rehab on Friday and moving into her apartment in the city! She may have to return and be admitted in 4-6 weeks but we are not sure for right now. The doctor looked at her knee and took labs and he wants to wait a few weeks and look at it again. So, since she can't utilize her legs in rehab while her knee heals, she will be going home. Once the doctor gives his approval she can start therapy on her legs and this may be inpatient or outpatient. For now, we are all excited that she will finally be out of the hospital! She is doing well with her arm prosthetics and tools and regularly brushes her teeth and eats with them.

Dawn is also very excited to see everyone at the benefit. Thank you to everyone who has donated, sold tickets, and given their time and effort in contributing to this event for Dawn. As much as she has inspired us, the people who have reached out to help have been just as inspirational so THANK YOU. Most of all, we would like to thank Carrie Beltz (Dawn's cousin) who has been diligently working for months to make the benefit possible.

Just a reminder of all the benefit details:
Friday, July 18th from 7pm- 12am @115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park.
Tickets can be purchased at the door for $35 per person.
There will be food and drinks. The band "Replica" will be playing some of your favorite songs and a DJ will follow. There will be lots of raffle and silent auction items- cash and checks will be accepted. Also, there is a cash machine outside of Bourbon Street. It will be a great time and we hope to see everyone there in support for Dawn!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I have been following this from Toledo for quite some time. Hard to believe your event is finally here and I am sure it is going to be a total success. It is just amazing to see how everyone has rallied around Dawn and I am sure that with that support and prayers is why she has come so far. Dawn, you are a fighter and anyone would be inspired by your story. The fact that you are moving to your apartment today - wow, with all you have been through, incredible. I am sure there will be much shared about the event and I am anxious to read all about it. Wish there was more that I could do but know that my prayers continue.
kerrie adams
toledo, oh