Thank You Board

Thank you to everyone who had a part in the fundraiser, Dancing for Dylan! Stacey and all our family members who attended had a great time! The proceeds have helped us catch up on unpaid medical bills as well as get our wheelchair van, the Golden Wing, repaired and back to respectable shape! Thank you, all!

10/16/23

In 2022, we met another family who is going through what we are with Dylan. We'd rather not have met in this way. I'd rather our families had met in the park while both our children were playing and completely healthy. Unfortunately, that's not the case.
To our new family friends, thank you for your friendship and all your support. Thank you for sharing all the insight and knowledge you've gained in your child's journey battling the illness and symptoms similar to what we're going through with Dylan. Stacey has been so blessed to gain such a caring friend who checks in regularly and helps wherever possible. I can't wait for the day when are two families are well enough to spend time getting to know each other in a more pleasant way!

8/28/23

Dear John, Dani and Sully,
Your contribution was more than anyone could expect. I'd say more than we deserved. Your support helps our family to get by. Getting by, through a tough time in your life, is a hard thing to do. We are still very blessed in many ways, however, I would never want to see another family and their child(ren), go through what we are and have gone through. Your help, along with the help of so many others, is likely the only reason why we're still standing.
May God bless you and your family!

8/28/23

Thank you to all the many layers of the Saints Peter and Paul community. Thank you to the Women's Guild and Ms. Malone. Thank you for all the various tag day fund raisers that both the elementary/ middle school and high school organized last school year, 2022/ 2023. Thank you to all the SSPP staff members and parents of students that contributed to our family through meal gift cards and so much more!

8/28/23

To Jamie and Tony Del Puppo, your efforts and interest in our family from day one of Dylan becoming very sick, never goes unnoticed. It goes without saying, you have gone above and beyond. Your family has contributed in so many ways and you mean so much to our family!

Tony, sorry it cost you your hair!

8/28/23

Thank you, Ed Wall for your donation. I'm not sure if we've ever met or how you heard of our story, which makes it even more thoughtful, you contributing to our family!

8/28/23

To Dobbie, Ginny, Lisa, Amy and all those helping them put on the event for our family at SSPP. Thank you to SSPP for allowing the event to take place. All involved in hosting this event truly have nothing to gain from all their efforts - except the first rights to a fun evening, celebrating the coming together of a wonderful community!

8/28/23

To the Sweeney family, you folks really kick butt! All the times you check in and all the thoughtfulness offered to Stacey and our family shows just how invested you are when you're involved. You make those around you feel cared about! We're lucky to have you in our life!

8/28/23

Dr. Cook, thank you for all the years being the best pediatrician for our son, Dylan. You first met Dylan when he was only two weeks old. Dylan had years where he was constantly sick in the winter months. I personally saw you or one of your team members on a bi-weekly basis for a few years until Dylan's immune system grew more resilient as he aged.

It stinks that the last few of times we saw you, Dylan wasn't the healthy young boy you were used to seeing. It goes without saying, Dylan really didn't do well getting sick with covid. I hope someday (real soon) you'll have the pleasure of seeing Dylan in much better shape. Til then, nothing but the best for you and your family!

8/20/23

Nancy, you invested yourself personally in our case with UHC. You went above and beyond in your efforts to represent Dylan as a covered member of UHC insurance company. Like I told you when we spoke last; no matter the outcome of our case being review with UHC, no matter the results, you were wonderful to work with. You were attentive and trustworthy every step of the way. No matter the insurance coverage outcome, I knew and know that it would have had nothing to do with our representation and only could be the result of something out of our control.

Our family is blessed to have come across you as a result of my many phone call efforts, spanning over five months, seeking help and explanation. Once my request to have you assigned as our common advisor (after the luck of you answering during one of my phone calls), the rest was as it should be for all health care members; responsive, sincere and easy. Nancy, you take a thankless job and do it just as good as anyone ever could. For that, you will always be apart of Dylan's story!

8/01/23

Dr. Rodrigo, I can't begin to express my gratitude for all your and your associates efforts in helping us resolve our insurance coverage issues regarding Dylan's feeding formula. Most would not have invested their time catering to all the insurance company's request.

8/01/23

Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Lane Windsor for your holiday gift and thoughtfulness towards Dylan this holiday. You helped making his holiday more enjoyable. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

12/20/22

Big thanks to John B. You're the only one who's shown support and interest in my family from my professional world. I have a lot of respect for you.

10/22/22

Thank you, Mom & Kaitlyn for taking care of the house and animals, allowing me to help support Stacey and Dylan while at Mt. Washington hospital and Johns Hopkins this past summer and autumn. There's wasn't a lot I was able to offer them, rather sometimes it's about being in the battle along-side the ones whom are fighting. It brings them comfort knowing they're not in it alone.

P.S. Lady misses her gal-pals!

10/22/22

Thank you Robin, you're an artist! Thank you for the card for Dylan and the wonderful letter to Stacey and I. We received it while still at Johns Hopkins in September. You offered comfort and encouragement when both were needed the most! Items such as these will be remembered and kept forever. Thank you!

10/22/22

Thank you, Karen M., for the wonderful meal! The presentation and instructions are well done and very much appreciated! We acknowledge and respect all the hard work involved in preparing such a meal. Thank you!

10/18/22

Pat E., your oatmeal chocolate chip and cranberry cookies never stood a chance! They were great while they lasted!

10/18/22

Thank you to Jonna from Portals comic book store. Your donation to Dylan's comic book collection was an unexpected surprise. Your kindness reminds us again why we've always enjoyed visiting you at you store!

10/18/22

Thank you, Ellen H., for the card to our family. Stacey and Dylan love getting mail from folks they aren't currently able to see right now. It makes them feel a connection with people that once were apart of their daily lives...folks they will soon see again!

10/17/22

Thank you, Penny for visiting us last week. The biggest thank you to you and your church members for making Dylan a prayer shawl. It stays with Dylan and his doggie, Itty Bitty, always. Penny, thank you for sharing fall decor items with Stacey. As you can imagine, Stacey doesn't get out much and with a tight budget, decor isn't the highest priority right now. However, decorating and keeping a festive home is something that brings so much joy to Stacey. I'm sorry she's had to sacrifice the time and money to do what brings her peace. Thank you again Penny for helping Stacey remember to breathe!

10/17/22

Thank you, to all that have shared home-cooked meals with us this past summer. Sorry to all of you who've lost tupperware containers in the deal! We have enjoyed everything offered to us. No meal ever went to waste. We are forever grateful!

10/17/22

Thank you, Lois Diemert, Jaca DeSpain, Marie McNurlan, Rosanna Hazard, and Andrea Geiman for your donation!

10/16/22

Thank you Penny for our cards. I took them to the hospital over the weekend where Stacey and I were able to enjoy ours and Dylan was able to enjoy his as well. Gestures like these help our family feel like we still have a connection with the outside world. Thank you for that!

10/6/22

To Irina and family, thank you again for all the time and effort put into making us feel special. Although we're no more special than anyone else, friends like you make us feel like, maybe so! Thank you for all your hard work in providing us with a grand meal. The extra effort put into writing down the ingredients does not go unnoticed! Irina, you are special too!

P.S. the roses you gave were a beautiful addition!

10/6/22

It's hard to imagine all the folks who have shown up to our family's rescue. We aren't short on love, that's for sure! Another example was SSPP's tag-day fundraiser; thank you to all the parents and students who showed their support towards Dylan!

10/5/22

Sherrie, thank you for checking in with Stacey, providing support and comfort. Thank you for all your understanding while Stacey fights to get Dylan's life back. We have enjoyed very much the Pet Prayer book you gave. It's apart of Stacey and Dylan's routine of the evenings. Thanks for providing a moment of lightheartedness for them both!

10/5/22

Thank to Sallie, Angela and the SSPP second grade class! Your get-well cards made our family's day, reviewing them bedside while Dylan was in the hospital. Thank you for that!

10/4/22

Irina, you're a dear friend to our family! I know it was hard seeing Dylan in his condition last week but just know, we will get him healthy again. Thank you and your family for being so caring and supportive to ours! We send you hugs!

10/3/22

A big thank you to Erin S. for the lovely meal. It means a lot, not having to always worry about, "what's for dinner"!

10/2/22

Sending a big thank you to both Sallie C. and Karen M. for the meals you provided last week. You're the best!

10/1/22

Thank you to all the folks at Johns Hopkins. All the staff members, from top to bottom, have been very kind and caring towards Stacey and Dylan's needs. It's been a good experience thus far. Thank you!

10/1/22

Thank you Sandy & Bobby K. for your thoughtfulness and contribution to our family!

9/29/22

Thank you Debbie T. for insisting on purchasing some supplies needed for Dylan at Craig's Drug Store, while Dylan's grandmother was shopping.

9/27/22

Thank you to all the anonymous donators!

9/25/22

Thank you Ms. Shirley for all your support and concern. Thank you again for helping to prepare our home before Stacey and Dylan returned from Mt. Washington hospital.

9/23/22

Thank you Sherry Butler for your generous donation! We won't fail you!

9/23/22

Thank you, Julie Bryan, Kerri Albright, and James Compton for your support!

9/23/22

Thank you to my extended family, the Marshalls! Thank you for all the years of memories that I remember so well. I'm better for having your family and your home to call upon like my own. Thank you for reaching out and showing continued support. Love ya!

9/23/22

Thank you Dobbie & Steve for your generous support to our family!

9/18/22

Thank you Anne & William L., for your donation to our family!

9/18/22

Thank you to the Botsis Family. Lisa, you and your family have been more than kind to our family, on multiple occasions. Thank you for the veggie and fruit trays. Thank you for Stacey's scarf and lotion set and also, Dylan's special gift, among so much more! Thank you for your donation and support! Stacey (Dylan and I) think so much of you and your family!

9/17/22

Thank you Taffie for all your kindness. You & Charlotte are very special friends to both Dylan & Stacey!

9/17/22

Thank you, to the Andrews Family for you donation to our family!

9/17/22

To Anna P., thank you for the wonderful hand drawings for Stacey and Dylan! Stacey loved her pug picture and you know Dylan loves his Harry Potter!

9/16/22

Thank you Lisa G., for the gift package sent to Dylan while he was at the hospital. The book of jokes kept Stacey and Dylan exploring for laughter! It really helped lighten their moods!

9/16/22

Thank you Geanie C., for the gift basket and gift card to Sprout!

9/16/22

Thank you Keri A., for the great meal over the summer...especially the carmelitas!

9/16/22

Thank you to the Pool Family for such a great meal Salmon meal this past summer! You've been very invested in Dylan's recovery and we've valued your interactions, very much!

9/16/22

Thank you, Karen C., for the encouraging card to Dylan & Stacey. They enjoy getting mail or reading messages folks have written to them!

9/16/22

Thank you, John & Alix Lovell, Michele Hanson, the Becker Family, and Bruce & his gang at Easton Muscle and Custom for your support!

9/16/22

Thank you Dolores Baynard for your generous donation!

9/16/22

Thank you, Mary Ann Henker, Debra Baynard, Kelly Plummer, and Fynn & Stef Malkus for your support!

9/16/22

Thank you, Tarah Balkovic, Mark Sullivan, J. Maguire, Chris Griffith, and The Roland's for your donations!

9/16/22

Thank you to the Del Puppo Family for the home-made meal! Today was a big day, venturing out of the house for doctors appointments, etc., so this really helps, as cooking is the last thing on our minds-most days.

9/14/22

Thank you, Jackson for the awesome, video clip message to Dylan! It really helps his spirits, feeling a connection with his peers; even though he's physically detached.

9/14/22

Thank you, Mrs. Cronan, and Mrs. McKinnon for the card, book of wonderful facts about sharks, and the Lego race car book!

9/14/22

To the Lovell Family, thank you for the Ledos gift card!

9/14/22

Thank you to the Soistmans Family, for the pizza dinner!

9/12/22

Annette, you're a true friend. Thank you for visiting Stacey & Dylan today. Stacey needed a little break to catch up with one of her besties. Thank you for the home-made spaghetti and meatball dinner!

9/11/22

Thank you, Penny for another great meal offered to our family! It is so hard to do it all, but with the help we've gotten from folks like you, we haven't had to!

9/9/22

Thank you, Tarah Balkovic, Mark Sullivan, J Maguire, Chris Griffith, and Lauren Roland for your donations!

9/9/22

Thank you, Courtney Twilley, Julie Jones, Denise Mastandrea, Leslie Murphy, Lauren Eber, Mamie Todd, and Agnieszka Beletsky for your donations!

9/9/22

Thank you, Eliana Noguera, Kristine George, Sherry Valenti, Robyn Lanasa, Alva Hutchison, William Powers, Heather Morris, and Dana Stone for your support!

9/9/22

Thank you, Brenda Evans for generous support!

9/9/22

Thank you, Chris Dayton, John McConnell, Laurie McRitchie, Jennifer Clark, A H Smith for your donations!

9/9/22

Thank you, to Steve, Brian, Jason, and Kevin Vinciguerra for your support! Knowing your family over my lifetime has been a blessing to me.

9/9/22

Thank you, Linda Houchen, Graham Norbury, Leah Singelstad, Ganga Chengappa-Astrada, and Keven Nebab!

9/9/22

Thank you, Anjali Hinduja for your generous support!

9/9/22

Thank you, Katherine Willoughby, Heather Shilling, Patrick Allen, Ronald Coeyman, and Jeff & Darlene Fahrman!

9/9/22

Thank you, Nikki Basile for your generous support!

9/9/22

Thank you, Christi Messick, Katie Murphy, and Renee Rowland for your donations!

9/9/22

Thank you, Robert Wefelmeyer for generous support!

9/9/22

Thank you, Taffie Wilson, Jennifer Loeser, Tricia Blaser, Pat Rogers, Olga Rosenbrook, and Shelly Sackett for your donations!

9/9/22

Thank you, Debbie Fore for your generous support!

9/9/22

Thank you, Jillian Zdobysz, Michele Whitbeck, David Higgins, and the Christ Family for your donations.

9/9/22

Thank you, Rodney Spring for your generous support!

9/9/22

Thank you, Susan Higgins, David Trevino, Joyce Zutz, Karen Ayers, Karen Wolcott for your donations!

9/9/22

We are grateful to all of you that we have mention thus far; and are grateful to all of those that we have not yet acknowledged. I acknowledge the fact that many folks have their own hardships or heartaches and yet are able to reach out to people like Stacey and I and offer help. To all the folks whom have been so considerate to our family while dealing with your own hardships; I say, thank you for being so strong in your own life and supportive to others at the same time! I hope to gain such strength!

9/8/22

Thank you, Lisa, John, Arianna, Cristian B., for all your thoughtfulness towards our family this past year. You've shown support and kindness on multiple occasions and have proven to be very invested in our family's well-being. You're too kind and we are very grateful to have you as friends!

9/8/22

Thank you, Mark & Vicky E. and Tom H. You folks were early supporters. Before we ever knew we needed the support, you already contributed! Your kindness to us, whom are strangers to you, is very heart warming. We won't let you down. We will regain our son's quality of life!

9/8/22

Thank you, Tommy for showing support for us. We've never met but I know that you think a lot about my mother, Ms. Debbie. She's a wonderful person, ain't she?! And so are you!

9/8/22

Thank you, Charlotte, for Stacey & Dylan's letter and the picture you drew! We won't show it here (unless you allow us to), but we're showing it proudly in our kitchen! You're the best and Mrs. Smith cares about you so much!

9/8/22

Thank you, Angela! You have gone above and beyond this past year to show your love and support to our family. Not sure how we can ever repay you for all you've done! We will try, never-the-less!

9/7/22

Thank you, Steven Allen for your generous support!

9/5/22

Thank you, Stephanie Lacaze, Linda Holloway, Lauren Falk, Beth Ingham, Kimberly Ewing for your donations!

9/5/22

Thank you, Karen Steinhardt, the Del Puppo family, Marianna Spies, Carol Saduk, and Trissy Salois for your donations!

9/5/22

Thank you, Lisa McCormack, Caroline Hudson, Kathleen Deoudes, Daniel Kelly, and Glynn Chambers for your donations!

9/5/22

Thank you, Meredith Otmishi and David Connolly for your support!

9/5/22

Thank you, Pamela Cusick, Monica Sewell, Karen Gownley, Julia McCalmon, Lindsey Green, and the Brewer Family for your donations!

9/5/22

Thank you, Sandy Stanco, Deanna McMullen, Rebecca Bradford, Jennifer Frey, Linda DePrima, and Shea Cerrato for your donations!

9/5/22

Thank you, Bonnie Lyons, Lois Farber, Susan Lizewski, Selbe Hubbard, Cheri Burton, and Luci Paris for your donations!

9/5/22

Thank you, Jennifer Brant, Shari Ochse, Tamara Knopp, Stephanie Humphreys, and Regina Gary for your donations!

9/5/22

Thank you, Julie Corson and Brittany Mowbray for your support!

9/5/22

Thank you, Heather Slayden, Lisa Morrell, Paula Broll, Dale Jafari, and Adrienne Mayberry for your donations!

9/5/22

Thank you, to the Perrin Family, Julia Sweeney, Katherine Williams, Kelly Guyton, and Elisa Morris for your donations!

9/5/22

Thank you, Kelley Tawney, Shay Smith, Susan Galanek, Brandon Orrell, and Robbie & Cathy Hanson for your donations!

9/5/22

Thank you, Holly Moreland, Robbie & Cathy Hanson, Brandon Orrell and the Perrin Family for your donations!

9/2/22

Thank you, Karen McDermott and Julia Workman for your donations!

9/2/22

Thank you, Ashley Dolinger, Kristi Krewson, Karen Lednum, Mary Palmer, and Katie Cox for your donations!

9/2/22

Thank you, Kelly Hegarty, Kelly Handy, Jane Lewis, Daniel Lerian, Jennifer Ayers, and Ryan Showalter for your donations!

9/2/22

Thank you, LaNae Shorts, Mirta Valdes Bradner, Jennifer Morgan, and the Kirsch Family for your donations!

9/2/22

Thank you, Megan Hand, Nataliya Moskalyuk, and Casey Palmer for your donations!

9/2/22

Thank you, Katherine, Nick, Parker & Carson Leonard for your donations!

9/2/22

Thank you, Catherine Walker, Donna Clem, Shannon Crossed, Jill Colabella, Allyson Baynard, and Jarret Beyer for your donations!

9/2/22

Thank you, Tiffany Wolcott, Malin Gearhart, Erika Hart, Aimee Bealefeld, Josh McCall & Sam Fitzhugh for your donations!

9/2/22

Eric, KC & Abby Bridges, thank you for supporting our family with such a generous donation.

9/2/22

To all the "Anonymous", thank you for your support!

9/2/22

To the Faff Family, thank you for your donation and support! You're too kind and we are so grateful!

9/2/22

Thank you, McCuen Family, Marie McNurlan, Isabelle Rogers, Joanne Knopp and Kelly Ekroos for your donations!

9/2/22

Thank you, Marc Bridges, Bridget Harper, Matt and Sara Rich for your donations!

9/2/22

Jackson, thank you for being such a good and thoughtful friend to Dylan! The letter you sent to Dylan in the hospital was very encouraging for him!

9/2/22

Annette, it's really hard to put into words the kind of person you are. You're such a powerful force. You use your energy for what and whom you believe in. Your spirit has a gravitational pull, and I'm really thankful that Stacey was drawn to you. You make the world a better place!

9/1/22

Stephanie, you and Stacey are sisters and share so much about each other's world! You help each other cope with the harsh realities of life and the bad days!

9/1/22

Renee, Stacey cares about you so much! Thanks for always having her back! Everyone would be so lucky to have a friend like you to count on!

9/1/22

Father Nash, thank you for coming to visit Dylan and blessing him with prayer before leaving for his big venture to the pediatric hospital! Thank you for the homemade brownies, as well!

9/1/22

Amy's Army, thank you for the WaWa gift cards!

8/31/22

Sara, thank you for the meal! Thank you for the flowers for Stacey. They were beautiful. You beat me to it; but Stacey was happy either way!

8/31/22

Hi Trudy, thank you for being someone that Stacey can come to for advice on Dylan and his long-haul covid symptoms. Stacey values your friendship very much! Thank you for the home-cooked meal. The fresh pesto was delic'! The care package you sent to Stacey and Dylan while they were at the hospital was extra special!

8/31/22

Lisa Mo., thank you for the home-cooked meal! The garden produce you shared was an extra treat; especially the fresh lettuce!

8/31/22

Patricia, thank you for the meal from Rude Burger! Thank you for sharing your homemade apple cake; it was awesome!

8/31/22

Lisa McC., you're one of Stacey's dearest friends! Thank you for that. Thank you for the meal and gift basket for Dylan! You're the best!

8/31/22

Marian, thank you for your support! The for dinner from Applebee's!

8/31/22

Karen McL., thank you for your support! It means a lot!

8/31/22

Karen C., thank you for the kindness shown to our family!

8/31/22

Karen McD., thank you for the traditional summertime meal! The hamburgers and corn made it feel like a tradition summertime evening for us. Even if only for a moment, our minds were lost in a good meal together! Thank you for that!

8/31/22

Heather S., your support towards our family is a driving force that keeps us going!

8/31/22

Penny, you've gone above and beyond! Getting to know you over the past few months, you've made yourself part of our family.

8/31/22

Trissy, thank you for the meal! The grilled chicken and potatoes was a dinner we remembered well. Thank you!

8/31/22

Diane & Ellen, thank you both for your contribution to our family!

8/31/22

Sherrie, you've been one of Stacey's biggest supporters throughout all we've been through! We're blessed to have you!

8/31/22

Genie, thank you so much for the gift card to Sprout! We ate well!

8/31/22

Dear Robin, with your card and personal letter enclosed, you made both Stacey and Dylan cry! It was a good cry. You are such a beautiful writer! Thank you for spending the intimate time to show how much you care!

8/31/22

Daniel & family, thank for your contribution! With friends like you, we will get through this!

8/31/22

Hi Danilo, thank you for the personal note to Dylan and for the gift card to Domino's! Dyl misses his friends!

8/31/22

Melissa, you know our boy loves "In Japan" restaurant! Thank you for the gift card!

8/31/22

Melody & Madison, thank you for reaching out and showing support for Dylan and his family!

8/31/22

To Hannah & Family, thank you for your contribution! It means a lot!

8/31/22

Courtney, thank you for the gift card to Rude Burger!

8/31/22

Ms. Iris, thank you for reaching out and brightening up Dylan's day with your card!

8/31/22

Wendy, Vernon, and Jaxson, you've reached out more than once and have expressed your desires to see Dylan well again! Thank you so much for your support!

8/31/22

Mom, you're my best friend. You're the best friend to many others. Not sure what-in-the-world I'd do without you!

8/28/22

Ms. Shirley, you've been there every step of the way in Dylan's life. Stacey and I can't imagine it any other way!

8/28/22

Angela, you're an example of pure purpose. Purpose without cost. You intend to help and care for others in need. Thank you for all the help and advice. You're a leader that many look up to and we're really trying to inherent more of your characteristics!

8/28/22