Shayley Norris
of London Mills, the 22 yr. old daughter of Tab & Leslie Hillier ( Fairview ) and Jon Norris (London Mills). Shayley is a 2006 graduate of Spoon River Valley High School , a 2009 graduate of Spoon River College , and is currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising at WIU. Shayley was recently hospitalized due to a life threatening illness in which she was found to have Pulmonary Embolisms (blood clots which lodge in the lungs). She is very lucky--the mortality rate for a pulmonary embolism is between 30% and 60%--Shayley had 3 of them. She has since undergone genetic testing and has been diagnosed with a genetic disorder known as Anti-thrombin III Deficiency—a rare. hereditary disorder that generally comes to light when a patient suffers venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Since her blood is deficient in the Anti-thrombin III Factor, she is at increased risk to develop blood clots for the rest of her life. She is now receiving Coumadin, a medication to thin her blood and prevent further clots.
Shayley currently does not have insurance to cover her medical expenses and does not qualify for a medical card. She has qualified for an OSF Charity to help with some of her hospital expenses, but this does not cover all of her past and future medical expenses related to her diagnosis. She has still been unable to return to work at her part time job as her past job duties place her at high risk for injury related to the high dose of Coumadin she is taking. Also, her lungs have not fully recovered from the compromise related to having the embolisms.
It is recommended that she sees a Hematologist for her disorder, yet another medical expense.
We are having a Benefit for Shayley to help defray some of her medical expenses. The Benefit will be:
Saturday, October 16th, 2010
3 p.m. - ??
@ The American Legion
16 N. Cone St.
Farmington, IL
We will be serving Homemade Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Bread, & choice of Tea or Lemonade. The cost for the meal is $7.00 for Adults, $5.00 for 12 & under, & Free for 3 & under. We will also be having a Bake Sale, multiple Raffles, and Bobbing For Apples. There will be 50/50 Drawings throughout the evening as well.
The Legion also has a full bar. **Please note that expenses for bar drinks are not included in the Benefit and the responsibility of each individual ordering from the bar.
The evening will conclude with Karaoke by Chris G.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A GREAT MEAL AND A FUN-FILLED EVENING WHILE HELPING SHAYLEY.
THIS IS NOT ONLY A BENEFIT TO HELP HER WITH HER MEDICAL EXPENSES, BUT AN OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE THE GIFT OF LIFE THAT GOD HAS GIVEN HER AGAIN!!
Sincerely,
The Family of Shayley Norris
**In order to help Shayley and others affected by blood clotting disorders, a portion of the monies collected will be donated to The Anti-Thrombus Foundation, an organization which aids in the research and treatment of clotting disorders.
If you are unable to attend the Benefit but would like to donate to Shayley, you may do so @
Shayley's Benefit
c/o Hillier
260 Carter St.
Fairview, IL 61432
Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like a receipt for your donation sent back to you.
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Thank you and God Bless!!
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