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Daughter's surgery & American Idol
My daughter is scheduled for surgery on April 17th at CHOP. While we are waiting, I'm taking her on a mother/daughter trip to Los Angeles. I'm wondering if anyone has any idea how I can get her to be in the audience of the March 25th American Idol show. She's been a huge fan since season 1 & if anyone can help us in any way (phone #, contact person, etc.) to make her dream become a reality, it would be appreciated more than you could ever imagine.
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Martha
Mother of Laura, Age 19
Diagnosed with S curve at Age 13 (49*T/32*L)
Wore brace for one year (Wilmington Jacket)
Posterior spinal fusion on April 17, '08 with Dr. Flynn at CHOP (Age 16)
Fused T2-L2
Pre-op curves: 41*UT/66*T/34*L
Post-op curves: 14*UT/19*T/19*L
Note: At 1 yr. post-op appt, UNFUSED lumbar curve improved to 14*!!
OK to email me at: malka22@comcast.net -
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AliciaGeish
47 years old, dx at 13
+30* to the right, +60* to the left, +30* to the right
Surgery 12-13-07 - fusion from T4 to sacrum.
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...tachmentid=267 Pre surgery
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...tachmentid=268 Post surgery
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/DSC01091.jpg Xray from the side
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t...1089-1-1-1.jpg Xray from the back -
I have a connection to Canadian Idol, but that does not go live until the summer.Daughter 17.5 (diagnosed @ 12 yrs) in Sept 2007 AIS
Oct 2007: T-20, L-20 [160 cm]
Mar 2008: T-24, L-24 [163 cm], started Cheneau brace
May 2008: T-16, L-7 (in-brace) [164.2 cm]
Oct 2008: T-23, L-15 (out-of-brace) [167 cm]
Feb 2009: T-20, L-18 (in-brace) 2nd brace
Jun 2009: T-20, L-16 (in-brace) [172.2 cm]
Dec 2009: T-33, L-16 (out-of-brace) [173.8 cm]
Apr 2010: T-25, L-12 (in-brace) [175.3 cm] 3rd brace
Mar 2011: T31, L20 (out) [176.2]
Jul 2012: T31, L20 (out) [177.2]Comment
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You might try telling your story (via email is fine) to someone at the studio, I cant help you with who. But I can tell you that I told of my daughters surgery recovery to the glass house in pomona for a concert that was sold out and there were no tickets to be found anywhere. I simply asked if there were any "hold backs". The glass house manager responded by inviting my daughter and two guests to this concert. She had a great time. We also prepared a thank you card complete with x-ray images of her corrected spine which they appreciated very much. Don't hold back when you tell the story, Spinal Fusion is a powerful phrase and if your daughter is like mine, going to the show will be an unforgettable experience that they deserve.Comment
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How about contacting Local radio stations - they may have some contacts. I know they have helped some kids around here with these types of requests. Also - let lots of people know, you never know who may have a friend of a friend.
Good luck!!
-CaraCara, Mom to Nathan
Diagnosed 24 deg. in July 2007, progressed to 38 deg. by August 2007
Boston Back Brace 8/07 – 12/07
VBS 12/10/07 Boston Children's Hospital
Dr. Hresko
40 Degrees before VBS
11 Degrees now!! (2012)
Nathan's VBS Video
www.vertebralstapling.comComment
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Thanks for the AI tix tips!
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who responded to my request for help with ideas on how to get my daughter into the audience of next week's American Idol show (March 26th). You all had some great ideas & I really appreciate them. I will let you know if I have success...I sure hope so! If not, she will have an amazing time, regardless, by touring Hollywood, Universal Studios, Dancing With The Stars, & Disney. It's nice to know we're all in the same boat of spoiling our pre-op kids to the max!Martha
Mother of Laura, Age 19
Diagnosed with S curve at Age 13 (49*T/32*L)
Wore brace for one year (Wilmington Jacket)
Posterior spinal fusion on April 17, '08 with Dr. Flynn at CHOP (Age 16)
Fused T2-L2
Pre-op curves: 41*UT/66*T/34*L
Post-op curves: 14*UT/19*T/19*L
Note: At 1 yr. post-op appt, UNFUSED lumbar curve improved to 14*!!
OK to email me at: malka22@comcast.netComment
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Martha,
I sent you a PM. Please look for that message and respond if you are still interested. My sister's husband is a judge on Canadian Idol. He might be able to do something for you with the American show.Last edited by 2kids; 03-19-2008, 09:47 AM.Daughter 17.5 (diagnosed @ 12 yrs) in Sept 2007 AIS
Oct 2007: T-20, L-20 [160 cm]
Mar 2008: T-24, L-24 [163 cm], started Cheneau brace
May 2008: T-16, L-7 (in-brace) [164.2 cm]
Oct 2008: T-23, L-15 (out-of-brace) [167 cm]
Feb 2009: T-20, L-18 (in-brace) 2nd brace
Jun 2009: T-20, L-16 (in-brace) [172.2 cm]
Dec 2009: T-33, L-16 (out-of-brace) [173.8 cm]
Apr 2010: T-25, L-12 (in-brace) [175.3 cm] 3rd brace
Mar 2011: T31, L20 (out) [176.2]
Jul 2012: T31, L20 (out) [177.2]Comment
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