We would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves and our foundation, The Slater Jett Meyers Foundation, established in memory of our son, Slater.  Briefly, Slater was a beautiful full-term baby who, due to complications during his delivery, suffered from severe oxygen deprivation which resulted in extensive brain damage.  He was initially hospitalized for several months before he was able to come home.  He required around the clock shift nursing, and an array of different equipment to sustain his life.  He was only with us for eight short months, but we cherished every moment of those months.  During his eight months, we learned so many invaluable lessons.  We have decided to focus on all the positive aspects of our tragic situation, and pass on what we gained in order to help other children who have suffered birth injuries.

We are a non-profit organization with 501c3 status, consisting of an entirely volunteer staff.  100% of the proceeds from all our events will be designated for children who have endured similarly catastrophic birth injuries.  Monies raised will be used to enhance these children's lives in many different ways.  Our goals include funding rehabilitative programs, subsidizing the costs of medical equipment and treatment, and funding educational programs and initiatives.  There may not be cures for these children's tragic illnesses, but we will strive to make a difference in their quality of life.

One of the most significant aims of our foundation will be to develop programs that provide support and advocacy for the children and their families.  We would like to publish everything we've learned in a manual, to be distributed by hospitals to these families.  You cannot anticipate a birth injury.  When something this overwhelming occurs, most families are not prepared to deal with everything involved in getting the best care and outcome for their child.

We have already established important connections with several tertiary care centers in the tri-state area, and have developed relationships with prominent pediatric specialists.  We hope to assemble a first rate team of professionals to help with everything from obtaining medical equipment, arranging for nursing care, and most importantly, dealing with insurance companies to maximize existing benefits.

Most recently we have established relationships with Jawonio, Inc. and Inspire, Inc.  Both organizations are United Cerebral Palsy affiliates located in the New York metropolitan area.  We are proud to announce that we will have funded their new "gait therapy" programs at both organizations.  This cutting edge program will help fulfill the dreams of hundreds of children and adults to walk without assistance.  We would also like to get involved with adaptive sports programs, by purchasing the necessary equipment and providing the proper training/coaching.

The possibilities to make a difference are endless.  None of this would be possible without the backing of our generous supporters and the efforts of our dedicated friends.  We owe them a multitude of thanks for enabling us to honor Slater's memory with every child we help.  Each moment we dedicate to our foundation, represents a moment spent to keep Slater alive in all of our hearts.
 

The Slater Jett Meyers Foundation   2 Old Farm Court   West Nyack   New York   10994    Telephone: (845) 675-7002

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