Jackson Schrock

We have built a chair for a benefit for this little guy... here are some pictures. The story follows...

Jackson in the beginning

Jackson now! :)

Jackson with mom and dad

The Kids Chair for the benefit. It's about 21" tall and 25" wide, covered in a soft fuzzy brown fabric that would be great on a teddy bear!

-the following is taken from a flier produced for the Jackson Schrock Benefit



August 2008 marks the celebration of Jackson Schrock's first birthday - a milestone in many ways. This happy little boy was born with a list of physical challenges, including: an imperforate anus, dual hip dislocation, hypothyroidism, a tethered spine, severe reflux and the absence of one kidney.

There have been many victories in Jackson's first year: the switch from tube-feeding to bottle-feeding, a succcessful surgery to release the tethered spinal cord and an amazing reconstructive surgery that will give Jackson a chance at normal bowel functions.

Though Jackson's future is hopeful, continued medical care is a certainty. Future hurdles include: relocating both hips, physical therapy, and a kidney transplant. Doctors warn that Jackson's lone kidney will eventually fail, requiring dialysis until a kidney transplant is possible. Jackson must be two years old and 22 pounds in order for his body to accept an adult kidney. Currently, efforts are underway to help Jackson overcome his struggle to gain weight.

Jackson's parents are thankful and amazed by the progress he has made so far. The financial burden for teh Schrock family, however, is substantial and ongoing. They do have medical insurance, but unfortunately, do not qualify for many types of aid, and the ongoing out-of-pocket expenses are significant. The cost of co-pays, medications and periodic in-home health care add up quickly, as do the costs of regular trips to Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. Additionally, both bathrooms in the schrock home are in urgent need of repair, as their current condition is not safe for Jackson's bathing and other practical needs.

If you'd like to help with home repairs, financial assistance, or anything else, donations are being accepted through the Schrock family's church, Downtown@808, or this specialwebsite: http://www.jacksonschrockbenefit.com/. We also invite you to join us Friday, October 3, at the Old Goshen Theatre in Goshen, IN, for a Bite, a Brew and a Bargain. This first Friday event will raise much-needed financial relief for the Schrock family.