Team Eye and Ear Falmouth 2022
On March 3, 2020, a cancerous tumor was discovered by Dr. Mukai at Mass Eye and Ear in my younger sister Addie's eye. She was 6 years old and diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a form of eye cancer that typically appears in much younger children, but is very rare. Thanks to Mass Eye and Ear, Addie was immediately scheduled to have her eye removed just 6 days later to prevent the cancer from spreading. On March 9, 2020, Addie had her eye removed safely by Dr. Mukai before the cancer had the chance to spread. Because of the work at Mass Eye and Ear, the cancer was completely removed during the surgery. The nurses and staff at Mass Eye and Ear were so nice to Addie and my parents during all of the appointments and surgery. Addie is now 9 years old and thriving in third grade. Even though she has one working eye and a prosthetic right eye, she is doing well in school, playing soccer and lacrosse. Our family is so grateful for the care from Mass Eye and Ear. I decided to join the Mass Eye and Ear Team. I'm running the Falmouth Road Race this summer. To raise funds, my sisters, Addie and Maisie, and I are going to babysit and do odd jobs. If you would like to help me reach my goal, we would all be very thankful. We're excited to give back to Mass Eye and Ear for how much they did for Addie and our family. Thank you for your help!
Description
Mass Eye and Ear clinicians and scientists are driven by a mission to find cures for blindness, deafness and diseases of the head and neck. Each year, 300,000 people—adults and children—from 80 countries seek care at Mass Eye and Ear and 20,000 of them undergo life-changing surgery.
Mass Eye and Ear is home to the world's largest vision and hearing research centers, offering hope and healing to patients everywhere through discovery and innovation. As a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, Mass Eye and Ear trains future medical leaders in ophthalmology and otolaryngology through our highly competitive residency and fellowship programs.
Recent donors
Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
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Jul 11 | Mimi & Pop Pop | $109.85 |
Jun 01 | Faheys | $55.35 |
May 31 | The Tramontana Crew | Undisclosed amount |
May 15 | Amos & Millie | $55.35 |
May 13 | The Baldwin/McDowell Family | $109.85 |
May 05 | Graham and Molly Wigg | Undisclosed amount |
May 03 | Drs. Rodrigo and Joan Martinez | $109.85 |
May 01 | Hopkins/Snydmans | $55.35 |
Apr 29 | Roberto & Karen Martinez | $273.35 |
Apr 29 | The Neillsbys | $55.35 |