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<br>Kailey

Kailey

Kaily was diagnosed with AMC Leukemia in Sept. 2005. Kaily finished her treatments in Feb. 2005 if she stays in remission for three years she will be on the road to recovery. She is quite the Hometown Hero spokes person. She is funny, active and a beautiful little girl. She loves soccer and participating in HTH events. Kaily is a role model for our other kids.

She is now in remission and has a wonderful head of curly hair that she vows she will never cut.

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About Us

<br/>About Us

In 1998 a police sergeant, now retired Donnie Dixon recognized a need and was compelled to help several children who suffered from terminal illnesses or debilitating injuries as a result of tragic accidents. Not realizing the magnitude of the journey he was about to embark upon, he organized a golf tournament raising money to assist these families. 

Community and business support was solicited along with coordination of other events that helped  provide support to these families to cope with the financial burden and horrifying news of their children’s fate.   

If asked, all involved with our mission will tell you...“It’s all about the kids and Hometown Heroes would not be what it is today without every individual or business that volunteers, contributes and supports our mission."  

 

 Growth Statistics:

  1. 2004 Hometown Heroes became a 501(C)3 tax exempt organization.
  2. Monthly Board meetings are being held to meet our children's needs.
  3. Over 40 children and their families have received assistance since 1998.
  4. Volunteer participation has grown to over 500 plus individuals.
  5. Online referrals and contributions can now be made via our website.
  6. Partnerships with two (2) medical clinics and three (3) other charities have been developed.
    • Blume Pediatric Clinic, Presbyterian Hospital
    • Levine Children’s Hospital (CMC)
    • Angels Among Us - Dennis VonEgidy 
    • ELAM-N8 CANCER (www.brandonelam.com)  
    • Cure Search Organization (www.curesearch.org)

 

Services:

Services vary contingent upon need; however, every child hero has a dedicated sponsor to ensure their needs are met.  Other services include:

    • Medical and household financial  assistance, where needed.
    • Hospital and home visits to offer moral support.
    • Medical equipment such as wheel chairs, as prescribed.
    • Whatever it takes to make life a little easier during difficult times.

News/Announcements

Hometown Heroes Apparel
Hometown Heroes now has its own line of apparel. You can show the worl... more

Food Lion MVP cards linked to Hometown Heroes
Food Lion has a program that allows our members to link their MVP shop... more

Photobucket website
Hometown Heroes pictures of events and other happenings can now be vie... more

2008 HTH Road Tour
This year HTH Road Tour is scheduled for September 5th. We will be rid... more

90 Day Event Forcast

A Benefit Gala for Victoria - 08/01/2008
A Purpose for Life Benefit Gala in ... more

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