Thanks for taking the opportunity to help Hannah.  This 3 year-old from Breese, Illinois faces many challenges with things that most of us take for granted - our health, our ability to take care of ourselves, the ability to move around when we want, and the ability to easily speak our minds. 

Hannah was born March 25, 2004 and within hours she was on her way to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital in      St Louis Mo. In the weeks that followed, Hannah’s parents learned that she had seizures, developmental delays, respiratory problems and trouble swallowing safely. When Hannah was a year old she also had communication delays and her family learned that Hannah’s challenges would not go away… her big sister Morgan tossed a coin in a wishing well that day.  She wished that Hannah could get better. 

Today medication, therapies, and special diet with a feeding tube help Hannah reach new milestones.  It’s hard work that involves teaming with several doctors, therapists and teachers along with many trips to Children’s Hospital.  It can be tiring and expensive. But Hannah’s family does not lose hope and they are committed to helping her develop as much as she possibly can.

Thank you for helping us help Hannah!

Gratefully,

The Hats Off for Hannah Committee