Help Hannah - Fund Raiser at Chick-Fil-A For 4 Year Old With Chiari Malformation

Filed under: Forney News — Josh at 5:47 pm on Wednesday, May 21, 2008

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I wanted to pass this information on, which was recently posted to the Forney discussion forum here at 20PM.

Hannah Kessner, daughter of Danny & Michelle Kessner of Forney is a beautiful 4 year old that has been diagnosed with Chiari Malformation, a congenital defect (present at birth) in the area of the back of the head where the brain and spinal cord connect. Basically, what is happening is her brain is sinking into her spinal cord. The family just found out last week after an MRI. Hannah had been complaining of headaches and vomiting, which are symptoms; and now the family is overwhelmed emotionally and financially to say the least. They have also learned that medical insurance will only cover a portion of the brain surgery required to repair the defect, and they have an estimated $7000 out of pocket expense so far.

Please help Hannah and her family by stopping by the Forney Chick-fil-A on Saturday, May 31st and ask that your receipt go to the fund raiser for Hannah. For direct donations, an account has been established for the Kessner Family at First National Bank of Forney, which is located a quarter mile behind Starplex & Wal-Mart near FM-548 & Ridgecrest.

Members of the Forney discussion forum here at 20PM have been discussing plans for a bake sale and other fund raisers, as well, to help this family out during this challenging time. Make sure to drop by that thread for the latest about this situation and any planned fund raisers.

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May 30, 2008 @ 3:13 pm

[...] a quick reminder that the bake sale to benefit Hannah Kessner, the 4 year old suffering from Chari malformation, a congenital …, will be tomorrow, Saturday, May 31st from 2PM to 8PM. The bake sale booth will be at the [...]

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June 11, 2008 @ 2:55 pm

[...] just wanted to take a second to thank everyone involved in the Help Hannah Bake Sale - from the individuals who organized the bake sale to the people who attended the Celebration of [...]

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July 1, 2008 @ 11:32 am

[...] Proceeds from the event will go towards the Hannah Kessner fund, the fund that has been setup at a bank here in Forney to help with the medical costs involved with the operation that 4 year old Hannah needs to correct a congential defect in the area where her spinal cord and brain connects. Read more about Hannah’s condition in this story about the fundraiser that was held at Chick-Fil-A for the Kessner family. [...]

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