Newsletter
2012 Newsletter
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Featured Family
The Milo Family
Dear Stone Family,
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the generous gift provided by the Stone Family Adoption Assistance Fund. There are no words to express the joy and sense of relief you have brought to my family. I hope that when my son is well and our focus is no longer on the journey to wellness we can follow in your footsteps supporting adoptive families in need. I adopted my son as a single mother. I planned for a child with special needs to come into my life. My son, Srdjan, was even more special than I expected.
When Srdjan came home to me I found that his medical needs far exceeded what was presented. He has an extremely rare congenital disorder that requires multiple and complex surgeries. He regularly sees four specialists at Boston Children’s hospital and has undergone four surgeries in a little more than one year. Srdjan’s medical bills quickly grew exponentially and I faced impossible financial decisions between treatments, medicines, etc. I was contacted by the Stone Family on Valentine’s Day as I sat with my son in Boston Children’s Hospital as he recovered from his most recent surgery.
I was overjoyed, relieved, and so very grateful! It seemed so fitting that on this day of caring we were shown such kindness. I wish to thank the Stone Family for helping my son on his journey to wellness. The Stone Family’s generous grant helped us regain stability and allow my son to continue to receive the medical treatment he needs. It is my hope that Srdjan will continue to get better and know a life that is not fraught with office visits, medical procedures, and anticipation of the next surgery. I hope that Srdjan will know a life in which he is simply a healthy, happy little boy in a forever family. You have helped a very brave boy along that path. Adoption is a unique and amazing experience. It seems that only those who have experienced it can truly appreciate the struggles and triumphs adoption brings to a family.
Thank you for supporting our adoptive family!
Gratefully, Jessie-Sue & Srdjan
Stone Family Adoption
Annual Appeal
The Stone Family Adoption Assistance Fund, since its inception in 2007, has grown from a memorial concept to an organization that assists numerous families every year. It is our mission to provide financial assistance to families wishing to adopt and to families that have incurred economic hardship through the adoption of special needs or foster care children.
We truly appreciate what you, our loyal and dedicated donors, have done so far. It is the collective effort of generous people like you that has enabled us to help deserving families you read about in our newsletter. We understand that there are many charities to donate to and we are especially grateful that you feel strongly enough about our mission to choose to support us.
We would like to ask you to join us as we continue to reach out to the families in need. As the awareness and reputation of our fund grows in the adoptive community, there are more and more families that come to us for assistance. Your support will allow us to carry forward as we help to build adoptive families.
Ed Stone
COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND SPIRIT OF ANDREW CHRISTOPHER STONE.