Battle For Brigham

Friday, February 10, 2012

Pre-Registration

Just a quick reminder, Pre-Registration ends on the 15th. Only 5 more days :) So if you want to save $5 and be guaranteed a t-shirt, please register before then.

Registration forms are available at THE WEAR, ROADRUNNER REHAB, EAC WELLNESS CENTER, OR YOU CAN DOWNLOAD the link at the top of the blog.

Thanks again for all your support!!

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Sponsor Form

If you are interested in Sponsoring you can download the form and mail to the address listed on the form. We are hoping to have all of the sponsors by Feb. 13th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Katie @928-792-6512 or Cathie 928-485-2459.

We thank you for your support in helping to sponsor the "Battle For Brigham" event!

Sponsor Form

Sunday, January 29, 2012

WHEN/WHERE IS THIS AWESOME EVENT??

We have had people wanting to know WHEN/WHERE the "BATTLE FOR BRIGHAM" is going to be.

So, just a reminder to mark your calendars for

SATURDAY, MARCH 3RD

EAC Football Stadium - Thatcher, AZ

Breakfast, Silent Donation Bids and Family Activities will begin at 7:30am.

The 1 mile fun walk begins at 8:00

5K begins at 8:30.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

We're excited to announce that our Battle for Brigham Event will be just that, An Event...

Along with the 5k/1 mile fun walk and Silent Donation we will be having a Pancake Breakfast and Famiy Fun Actvities!

***Pancake Breakfast will be $3.00 per plate.

***Family Fun Activities will be played with tickets. Tickets will be: 10 tickets $5 and 25 tickets for $10!

Activities will include Ring Toss, Face Painting and a Jumping Castle just to name a few!

Breakfast, Silent Donation Bids and Family Activities will begin at 7:30am. The 1 mile fun walk begins at 8:00 and the 5K at 8:30.

Bring the whole family for a morning of Fun and Excitement as we ALL "Battle for Brigham"!

Remember: Pre-registration deadline is February 15th! T-Shirts are only guaranteed to pre-registered runners.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

TIGHT SEAL INSULATION

EA GLASS

RG Howard Farms

S & J Farms

Mount Graham Family Practice

HCP

JCC Trucking

Copper Country Cartage

Gentle Care Transport

LA PALOMA

JON'S HEATING AND COOLING

KEMPTON CHEVROLET

ARIZONA MACHINERY

GRIFFINS PROPANE

COCHISE JEWELRY

THE BODY DOC'S

B&P'S KETTLE CORN EXPRESS

DESERT SHADE BLINDS

COPPER COUNTRY CARTAGE

RATTLESNAKE EXTERMINATING

R&M HOMES

Monday, January 23, 2012

Brigham's Story

photo by CTR IMAGE

Brigham was born full term and had an uneventful delivery. The first symptom's Brigham presented with where very low tone, uncontrolled movements while sleeping, and sensory problems in his hands and feet that caused pain when they where touched.

At 7 months during a regular checkup his doctor told us he thought he should be seen by a neurologist and start physical and occupational therapies. Within a month Brigham was seen by a neurologist and he started therapy shortly there after. After seeing a neurologist several blood tests where ordered for neuromuscular and metabolic disorders and a MRI was scheduled. All tests came back normal. Brigham then had a nerve conduction test and an EMG. Both these test where normal and Brigham was sent to a geneticist. Several more blood test where ordered and they all came back normal.

Despite Brigham's problems he was starting to progress and seemed to be cognitively normal. He started sitting up at about 18 months. and we were happy with his progression. A few months after
Brigham started sitting up he started having uncontrolled movements called athetoid movements. They where fairly mild at first, but progressed very quickly and within a few weeks Brigham could no longer sit up and he spent an entire night in the emergency room with movements so severe he didn't fall asleep until 6:00 the next morning. After this night Brigham's movements at night got so bad he has not slept through the night again without being medicated. He had another MRI and two EEG's. All were normal.

It has been over a year since the Athetiod started and Brigham still can't sit independently. Most days he can feed himself finger foods and drink from a sippy cup. Days when his movements are more severe he can not nap and has great difficulty feeding himself or drinking from a sippy cup. Brigham is small and his growth continues to not be as strong as the doctors would like. He also seems to have a weaker immune system. His neurologist feels he most likely has some type of central nervous system
disorder or a movement disorder.

Brigham is a very happy and smart little boy. He continually surprises his therapists and doctors at the things he learns to do despite his disability. Brigham loves life and brings joy to everyone that he meets.
Thank you to Brigham's sweet mom Carol, for sharing this information with us!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

More then just a RUN......

We just wanted to let everyone know that there is going to be something for everyone at "Battle For Brigham". So, if you are not a runner or if you (or your spouse) will be watching the kids while you do the run/walk, there will be some fun things for them and the kids to do.

We will be having games, a jumping castle, silent auction and a few other things that are still in the works (so stay tuned). So you defiantly don't want to miss coming out on March 3rd! It is going to be an AWESOME day. So please help us spread the word. Come and help us as we "Battle For Brigham"!!!

ps..... If you aren't going to be able to make it and still want to donate, we have set up a DONATE button right here on the blog. We really do appreciate all your help and support! Lets get this sweet little boy the care he needs!