Archive for August, 2009

Organ-ize The Planet

Monday, August 31st, 2009

The following is a letter of support that she received today that she would like to share with everyone…

Hi Elizabeth,

I understand you may be in LA right now at UCLA Medical Center and we want to let you know that Aaron and the family are in our prayers.

My name is Mike Corbitt and I just read the article about Aaron in the local Contra Costa Valley Times newspaper. I also saw an article you wrote in the 110 magazine and was touched by both.

Twelve years to the day, my daughter Delaney was almost 3-years-old and sitting in Packard Hospital at Stanford recovering from her kidney transplant. We know what Aaron is going through is very traumatic not only on him but the whole family and we want to let you know that our prayers are with him and the entire family.

We have started a non-profit called Organ-ize The Planet and are working to get the word out on organ donation. I will try to get something up on my website but wanted to get your permission whenever it is convenient for you.

You sound like an incredible mom with a lot of spirit literally and figuratively and we will say a special prayer for you as well. We know that trying to keep a 4 year old preoccupied while in a hospital environment is nearly impossible, and the small children can get very testy.

Delaney used to flat out tell the doctors (only certain nurses)  they stunk and go away and other really nice things, which used to make us chuckle months later.  :)

We organize a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge and last year we dedicated it to Allie Von Zup who had a heart transplant in LA, (I think UCLA) and her brief story is on my web site. Her older sister Missie also needed a heart transplant and both transplants were very successful.

Early next year in April or May we will have another walk across the Golden Gate Bridge and I would like to dedicate it to Aaron. So, we expect Aaron the entire family to join us for our walk that we do in conjunction with the California Transplant Donor Network.

Hang in there …keep the faith and keep doing exactly what you are doing.

Love Mike & Family

Michael Corbitt,
Retail Portfolio Manager,
Northern California Region
Harsch Investment Properties

Antibody Testing

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Elizabeth Tanner provides this update:

Horrible news please pray! UCLA needs a last minute test to determine if they can even proceed with the transplants, it is a antibody test. We’ve been informed they may not accept him as a patient.

So I am dumbfounded…

I have been told they do not know if he will be a candidate for a transplant. So, please pray that he is accepted. The reason they are questioning the fact that he has fissures that make it not a possibility.

Lastly, please consider stopping by our Community Bake Sale Fundraiser, all proceeds go to The Aaron Tanner Heart Foundation. Sale is being held at: 408 Pinenut street Oakley, from 9-2 p.m. Play in our Jumpee, Sno Cones, Cotton candy…

Garage Sale Benefit!

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Garage Sale for Save a Broken Heart!

When:  September 18th & 19th
Where:  Coldwell Banker Amaral & Associates
3775 Main Street,
Oakley, CA

Friday from 8:00 am — 1:00 pm
Saturday from 7:00 am — 1:00 pm

If you or anyone you know would like to donate items, please contact either: Noelle: (925) 625.5011 or Velya: (925) 625.5021

100% of all proceeds will be donated to the Aaron Tanner Foundation and anything not sold will be donated to a local shelter.

Thank You!
www.saveabrokenheart.com

We encourage supporters to download, print and freely distribute fliers for this event.

Catered BBQ Dinner!

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Coldwell Banker Amaral & Associates is hosting a fundraising dinner, with all of the proceeds going to The Aaron Tanner Heart Foundation.

Please join us in helping to Save Aaron Tanner’s Broken Heart. 4-year-old Aaron Tanner is in need of a dual heart and kidney transplant. His need is urgent and your help is needed.

Please join us in this great cause at:  The Hanoum Estate located at 4790 Knarlwood Road, Oakley.

Events Planned for the evening:

  • BBQ Dinner catered by Mike’s Beef and Brew
  • Concert featuring The Crosstowne Band
  • Texas Holdem Poker Tournament
  • Silent auction and raffles.

Date:  September 23, 2009
Location: The Hanoum Estate
4790 Knarlwood Road, Oakley, CA
Time:  5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Cost:  $50.00 per person

Poker Tournament is a $50.00 buy in, includes the cost of dinner.

For tickets and more information please contact
Noelle Young at:  (925) 759-7538

We encourage supporters to download, print and freely distribute fliers for this event.

In an article, which ran yesterday, August 26th, 2009 in the Brentwood Press, event organizers had this to say… 

Events supporting Aaron piling up
by Ruth Roberts

The most recently planned event is scheduled for Sept. 23 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Hanoum Estate in Oakley. Mike and Vickey Fagan, owners of Mike’s Beef ‘n’ Brew, are co-organizers of the benefit, which will include a barbecue dinner, live music and a Texas hold ’em tournament. Tickets for the event are $50 and include dinner and a buy-in for the poker tournament.

“We expect this to be a great event,” said Mike. “It’s a gorgeous spot that the owners have generously donated, so we’re hoping to gather a lot of local sponsors and donations. We’re just going to do whatever we can to help this family who has stopped everything to save their son. We want to make things a little easier.”

When told of the upcoming event, Elizabeth said she continues to be overwhelmed by the public outpouring of support.

Prayer Warriors Needed!

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

There are a lot of things still up in the air where little Aaron’s health is concerned. He’s got a long hard battle ahead of him.

While the family, friends and voluneers are most grateful for the monetary donations and those who have come out to support the entire Tanner family – what Aaron needs more are your prayers.

A prayer warrier reaches out and touches God’s heart and can move mountians.  Those fervent prayers on his behalf are needed on a daily basis. However, I’m hoping we can encourage you to make a special effort to pray for Aaron for one-hour the day of his surgery. I’m certain the family would be comforted, knowing that someone is praying for Aaron during his heart transplant.

If you are praying for Aaron and/or you can commit to praying the day of his surgery, please respond to this post and let the family know you are supporting them and praying for Aaron’s heart.

“Dear Heavenly Father, You are intimately aware of the struggle Aaron Tanner is experiencing. Lord, we pray the Balm of Gilead over Aaron and his little body. We pray for strength in his heart muscles and valves. We pray for a total healing in his body, mind and spirit.

Lord we ask you to guide the doctors and the nurses as they minister to Aaron. We pray for strength for his family and success with the fundraising efforts. I know that You are able and that just like in Bible times, You can heal Aaron.

 Prayer Request Update

They are planning to move Aaron to UCLA, possibly as soon as Monday (September 28, 2009).

Elizabeth has been informed that the wait for a kidney and a heart can be as much as 100 – 190 days.  But that does not include the power of prayer even if it is. We will start that countdown in a couple days. Please pray they find a kidney and heart for Aaron quickly.