Stay Strong & Sparkle On: A Boost for Amy Kaminski and Her Family

Goal: $500 for medical bills and childcare.

Glen Ellyn, IL

Meet Amy Kaminski and her daughter, Kate. Amy lives in Glen Ellyn, IL with her husband, Steve, Kate, and her two sons, Daniel and Michael.

On October 11, Amy suffered an Ischemic Stroke caused by a blood clot in her body. Amy’s stroke mostly affected her right side, and although she has thankfully regained movement in all extremeties, she is still working on her fine motor skills and the function of her right eye. Amy has quadranopsia. This condition means she cannot see in the upper right quadrant of either eye. Her doctors believe that with time and consistent occupational therapy Amy should recover. But even the best prognosis will mean a long recovery.

The goal of this Project is to help the Kaminski family adjust their lives with ease and less financial burden. All funds raised will go towards the incoming medical bills and the added expenses of hiring help for childcare and transportation. Since Amy cannot drive, the family needs help getting her to/from doctor appointments, the kids to/from school and activities and mostly driving their youngest, Kate, who has Down syndrome to all of her weekly therapy appointments.

An additional community fundraising event to support the Kaminski’s will take place on Tuesday, December 11th from 7-11PM at Shannon’s Irish Pub
428 N. Main Street Glen Ellyn IL.

Meet Amy Kaminski and her daughter, Kate. Amy lives in Glen Ellyn, IL with her husband, Steve, Kate, and her two sons, Daniel and Michael.

On October 11, Amy suffered an Ischemic Stroke caused by a blood clot in her body. Amy’s stroke mostly affected her right side, and although she has thankfully regained movement in all extremeties, she is still working on her fine motor skills and the function of her right eye. Amy has quadranopsia. This condition means she cannot see in the upper right quadrant of either eye. Her doctors believe that with time and consistent occupational therapy Amy should recover. But even the best prognosis will mean a long recovery.

The goal of this Project is to help the Kaminski family adjust their lives with ease and less financial burden. All funds raised will go towards the incoming medical bills and the added expenses of hiring help for childcare and transportation. Since Amy cannot drive, the family needs help getting her to/from doctor appointments, the kids to/from school and activities and mostly driving their youngest, Kate, who has Down syndrome to all of her weekly therapy appointments.

An additional community fundraising event to support the Kaminski’s will take place on Tuesday, December 11th from 7-11PM at Shannon’s Irish Pub
428 N. Main Street Glen Ellyn IL.

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You will sparkle when you wear this BoostTee!

"Stay Strong and Sparkle On" BoostTee

PROJECTBOOST's friend and advocate, Carrie Gowans (see Flashes of Hope) came to us and asked us to launch a Project for her friend, Amy Kaminiski. With Amy struggling to recover from an October stroke, Carrie wanted "a cute saying that reminds me of Amy & incorporates her jewelry job." Carrie shared several phrases and Jessica Barnes, our designer, applied an inspirational tweak of encouragement to "stay strong" and created the fancy, jeweled design you see below.

Now, while I don't want to discourage our male friends from purchasing this BoostTee, my guess is this feminine design will mostly appeal to the ladies. So guys, grab one for your special someone or help by making a donation! We'll be back with one for you very soon.