Fundraising Events- everyone welcome!

BENEFIT DINNER & SILENT AUCTION
Friday, March 30
6:30pm
LDS church building at 500 West, Provo UT
 Semi-formal 3 course dinner, live entertainment- including the Pretty Darns band, a professional Sax Quartet, silent auction (bring cash or check to bid on some great items!),
$20 minimum donation per ticket- ALL proceeds go directly to Jeromiah's medical costs!!

To purchase a ticket for the Benefit Dinner, please make a donation/payment to the paypal account button in the sidebar.  Questions?  Call Katie Bowden-

FUNDRAISER YARD SALE
Saturday, March 24
9am-1pm
Walden School of Liberal Arts- 4230 N. University, Provo UT


*To donate items for the yard sale or to volunteer your time, please contact Georgia Buchert- 

ALL proceeds go directly to Jeromiah's medical costs!!

Jeromiah's latest surgery

 Last week, Jeromiah underwent a surgery to remove his feeding tube from his nose, since it was preventing him from breathing well, especially at night.

 Because Jeromiah is unable to gain or retain weight on his own, a feeding tube is necessary.  They removed the feeding tube from his nose, and surgically placed it into his stomach. 

The medical bills are racking up quickly, so if you can donate even a little bit, it would be greatly appreciated!
Please share Jeromiah's story with everyone you know so that we can help his family with this great financial burden.

Jeromiah's family does not have health insurance because they run their own printing business from home, where they can better care for Jeromiah.  They also do not qualify for any type of Government assistance, since Jeromiah and his mother and siblings are immigrants from England.  I can only imagine the financial stress they are feeling, in addition to dealing with watching their child suffer this horrific disease.  If we can pull together to reduce the financial burden and help prolong Jeromiah's life with the future surgeries that he needs, then we will have reached our goal.

About Jeromiah

Jeromiah Asher Drennan was born 11th of July 1997 on the Isle of Wight in England and is the eldest of four siblings. Jeromiah grew into an inquisitive young boy, seeking knowledge at every opportunity. At the age of three he was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, an incurable terminal disease with an average life span of 25 years. In 2006, Jeromiah moved with his family to Provo Utah.
A year later he lost the ability to walk; fuelling his thirst of learning. He is naturally inclined to science and scored in the top ten percent nationally for the Iowa testing in 2008. He likes history and has a wonderful ability to recall information in great detail. But his real passion is anything computer related, he has an almost genius gift with them. He has made games,websites and produced music to give out as gifts. Health wise it has been a tough few months, he needs extra nutrition through a feeding tube and has recently undergone emergency surgery that was needed for his severe restricted breathing ability. He is also needing surgery for scoliosis of the spine to prolong his quality of life. He has ambitions of learning and progressing in as many areas as possible in the time he has left. In 2011 Jeromiah received the Utah valley Chamber of commerce great kid award for his outstanding academic abilities and personal integrity. He serves faithfully in his church duties, maintains a 4.0 GPA at school and influences many around him to do good . He strives with maturity to be the best he can while dealing with the physical and emotional difficulties of his disability.

Support Jeromiah's Family Business

Jeromiah's father, Bryce, has his own business, Bjorn Letterpress Studio.  An old fashioned letterpress print shop. 

Jeromiah's mother, Deborah, is a talented graphic designer who studied at the Rotherham Arts and Technology College in England.  In conjunction with her husband, they create the most beautiful and high quality wedding announcements, invitations, pamphlets, brochures, business cards and so much more!

By supporting their business, you are directly supporting Jeormiah's growing medical expenses and surgery costs.

What is DMD?

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 

Click HERE to learn more about it!

How can YOU help?

There are three ways you can help!

1. DONATE any amount you can by clicking on the donate button in the sidebar!  OR by calling Utah Community Credit Union, at _______________ and donating to the Jeromiah Drennan account!

2. Spread the word about Jeromiah's disease, by linking to this blog on your facebook page, blog, website, or even email!  Tell friends, family, and neighbors about him and the surgeries he needs in order to live!  The more people that know, the more help we can give Jeromiah!

3. Attend or volunteer to help with fundraising events!  Contact Katie Bowden at

kbowden20@gmail.com

for more information!