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Please Help Support Baby Sofia
On March 13, 2009, Baby Sofia was born to Janine O’Hara, and her fiancé George Tousa. Unfortunately, there were difficulties with the pregnancy, which caused Sofia to suffer several medical complications, including facial nerve damage. She is unable to eat properly, and has difficulty swallowing, and so is in great danger of choking. Though her condition has been slowly improving, Sofia is still under medical treatment, and facing several long months of physical therapy.
Worse still, on March 22, Janine O’Hara, a new mother for only ten days, was struck by an aneurysm, and died. She was 29 years old.
Sofia’s grandparents, Ray and Janet O’Hara, despite the pain of recently burying their daughter, have courageously committed themselves to raising the new baby.
"Friends of Janine" has been formed to raise funds and, more importantly, emotional and practical support for Sofia's family. We are planning a number of events through the Spring of 2009, to culminate with "Rockin' the Cradle", an all-day Street Festival on Gramatan Ave in the Fleetwood section of Mt Vernon (10552), on Sunday June 28 from 12n to 6pm.
Please join us for a full day of fun and music!! http://www.myspace.com/friendsofjanine |
