This is a bit lengthy and not at all about hair, but I must share this with you and I hope you are touched even one tenth of a percent as much as I am!!
Anton X Clifford is the nephew of a dear friend of mine. Anton is a 17 year old young man who suffered a spinal cord injury in a car accident during his Christmas vacation with family in Jamaica in 2009. Anton is currently paralyzed from the shoulders down. Since the accident, I have watched Anton's awesome attitude about life and his situation and I have been so touched by his story. Anton is confident that he WILL walk again and I believe it! One day he will be on Oprah because he sure is somebody special (next year is her last season so he's got some work to do!)!!
Anyway, due to the accident, Anton's parents are currently facing financial difficulties. Many, many costs were incurred over the past months and will continue for some time to come - medical care in Jamaica, transportation from Jamaica to Miami, care in Miami, transportation from Miami to home (Atlanta area), appropriate wheelchairs, home remodeling, a wheelchair accessible vehicle...and the list goes on and on...and there are many expenses insurance is not covering.
A fundraiser has been started by Anton's aunt and myself via our church to assist the Clifford family during these challenging times.
If you feel any desire to donate to the family, you can do so, using the button in this post (other than what PayPal takes, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Clifford family).
Otherwise, if you believe and pray, please pray, pray, pray for the Clifford family!!
I have also added links where you can read about Anton's story - his father wrote an update EVERYDAY while Anton was in the Shephard Center in Atlanta, GA on the Caring Bridge website! The second link is the current website the family is using to share updates about Anton's recovery.
Anton's Story - Caring Bridge
Anton's Current Website
I thank you SO, SO much in advance for any donation you are able to make and for any prayer that is lifted up on behalf of the Clifford family!
Peace and blessings to you and yours!
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