From Mike Lowry, Den Leader for Pack 290 in Manchester. Please share with your units!
If you met Griffin Wood, a Bear Scout in Pack 290, you would notice how quick he always is with a joke, a smile, and insight often wise beyond his years. You will also notice that he has difficulty with seizures, tremors, and the use of his right arm. Griffin has been diagnosed with Rasmuussen's Encephalitis, which affects the brain. The difficulties he is now facing will continue to worsen as it spreads and will eventually be fatal. Griffin is going to have to undergo brain surgery. The procedure is very risky as the two hemispheres of the brain will need to be separated. If the surgery is successful Griffin will have a 90% chance of being seizure free, as well as being able to forgo his restrictive diet and his medications. Due to the nature of the surgery Griffin will lose the use of his right hand, sight in his right eye, and have restricted use of his right leg. The surgery will ensure Griffin will be able to eat what all the other boys eat, participate in all the activities and adventures the other boys enjoy, and most of all Griffin will be able to join us next summer at Scout Camp and enjoy all the years to follow.
Need service hours, like to paint, simply want to help me on my Eagle project and have some fun?
I am looking for some cool scouts to help me paint some trim on the shed I am building for my Eagle Project.
You wiil need to be on a ladder very high up (12 feet). If you're under 14, one of your parents will have to stay and help (while you're on a ladder). If you are 14 or older and have painted and do not mind being high on a ladder you do not need a parent to stay (another scout will help you while you are on the ladder).
It should only take about two hours with 3 to 5 scouts. I have everything needed for the job.
Date: August 31st (saturday), Time: 10AM and Place: Church (troop meeting place). Please email me at mikeeno@gmail.com if you are able to help.
