Thanks to everyone that signed a valentine and for the donations.

The Valentines were delivered to Elisha Brown, Carolyn's kindergarten teacher.

The donation $562.35 was deposited in "The Carolyn Hope Fund" at Home Federal Bank in Seymour on Feb 06. Ms Brown said she really appreciates the valentines, donations and most of all the care that everyone shows. There is a definite need for the family. Ms Brown says Carolyn is doing better, she has a long road of recovery ahead of her.

For those who we didn't get to talk to, here is the story.

Knox News Sentinel ran the story of Carolyn.

She is 6 years old and has a rare autoimmune disorder. Around November 2007, she began having a hard time walking and told her parents her legs hurt. Be December, Carolyn couldn't sit down, dress herself or even go to the bathroom unassisted.

She was in a lot of pain. After several tests, eventually doctors came up with the unusual diagnosis. She is undergoing physical therapy and is taking steroids and a medication to suppress her immune system. Because of this she has to be home schooled. On January 31 she had to be rushed to East Tn Children's Hospital . They had to put a feeding tube into her. They then flew her to Children's Hospital in Cincinnati.

Carolyn's teacher is collecting valentines and donations thru Feb 14th, she will deliver them to Carolyn on Valentines Day.  She hoped to collect 1000 valentines, she has received well over that, even from other states. The Dad just got a new job, and is

on unpaid leave, the Mom had a shoulder injury and is out of work, there are 3 other children in the family, and they are on Tenn Care. If You wish to still make a donation, here is the address:    

Seymour Primary School

Attn: Valentine for Carolyn

717 Boyds Creek Road

Seymour Tn 37865

Or take the donation to Home Federal Bank in Seymour at the corner of Chapman Hwy and Boyds Creek Rd. Donate to the Carolyn Hope Fund.

Thanks again.

Phyllis Hill