Stories of Hope

Olivia’s Story

In November 2008 my husband and I were given the scare of our lives. Just home with a two month old baby, our 16 month old daughter, Olivia, began realizing that her new baby brother was here for keeps and retreated a bit, or so I thought. Two months later, during Olivia’s 18 month check up, we learned her iron levels were severely low and the next day she was sent to UNC Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Oncology Department where she received an emergency blood transfusion.

Ashlynn’s Story

Our daughter Ashlynn Elise Hill is a patient at UNC Children’s Hospital. At birth, Ashlynn was born with 2 holes in her heart, a heart murmur, and Horner’s syndrome. At 2 months old, Ashlynn went into cardiac arrest. After many tests and 2 different hospitals, UNC admitted Ashlynn for observation. She was diagnosed with sick sinus syndrome.

Terry’s Story

Terry was a very outgoing, popular teen who was very athletic. He broke three track records the spring of 2004. Terry always looked forward to being on the football team once he made it to eighth grade. In August 2004, Terry went to school the first two days of his eighth grade year with excitement that he could be on the team. When he woke up on the following day of school, his gums were swollen so large that we could barely see his teeth.

Isaiah’s Story

Let me tell you about my best buddy Isaiah. He lives in Asparta, N.C. and loves nothing better than hanging out all day with his “Pa Pa”. His best friends are his dogs Chico and Jo Jo. I fell in love with this kid the first time I met him at Duke.

Seth’s Story

My son was diagnosed with a rare very large cancerous brain tumor in April of 07. We were rushed by jet from Charlotte to Duke, and that became home for us for the next 7 months.

Kian’s Story

Kian’s transplant was a great success. However, even with this success, they ended up staying in Durham at the Ronald McDonald House for almost a year.

Sarah’s Story

A look into the personal journal of a mother whose ten-year-old daughter has Neuroblastoma.

The LeFeat Family

Imagine the fun and excitement of Christmas day completely forgotten as your teenage son collapses in the floor and has to be rushed to the hospital! This is what happened to Korey LeFeat’s family on Christmas 2005.

Matt’s Story

Matt was a very active boy, who loved sports and especially bowling. Matt went through many months of headaches in the Spring of 2003. He went to a migraine clinic where they told me he was making this up and didn’t want to go to school. I know that wasn’t my Matt. He was always tired and pale. Finally in June 2003, I rushed him to the hospital because he was having a violent headache and looked so very pale.

Maci’s Story

We came to know about the Me Fine Foundation after our daughter, Maci was diagnosed with AML Leukemia in March 2005. From the beginning, Me Fine was there with us, and for us. They provided financial help during our journey. They helped with the mortgage payment, light bill, gas, food, and medicine. You name it, they were there. They even provided Christmas for our family. When we found ourselves in need, Me Fine was always there.