News and Progress

Hope for Joran...

When you first meet Joran,
you might wonder
where she and her family
get their HOPE.

The more you know them,
the better you see
the LOVE and CARE
Joran is receiving.

It doesn't seem humanly possible. 
That's where the FAITH comes in.
Despite the tremendous difficulties,
there is JOY in Joran's home.

FAITH enables superhuman
CARE delivered with LOVE,
which enables the HOPE
Joran and her family needs.

JOY comes from knowing that
FAITH can get us through anything,
because LOVE never fails.
But it all began with HOPE.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

What would you do if your child were in a horrible car accident and your insurance were exhausted and she required round the clock care because she was unable to care for herself at all?  What if she needed to be fed through a feeding tube, breathed with the help of a tracheotomy tube, and required more basic care than an infant but weighed nearly as much as you did?

What would you do when you knew your child stood the best chance for recovery at home, but even the nurses looked at you as though they couldn't tell you where to begin?  When they looked at you as if they didn't think you could possibly do it, and as if they weren't even sure that they would be able to do it themselves?  And who would you turn to when you were exhausted, yet you knew you could not give up because you had faith that through prayer, love and care, your child would continue to heal and recover?

Thank you for your continued prayers and support!  Please read below for continuing updates on Joran's progress.  Thanks and God bless!


Bowling Fundraiser Held on May 6, 2012

The bowling fundraiser held at AMF Boynton Beach Lanes on May 6th  to raise awareness and to raise much-needed funds for Joran's ongoing care was a huge success! 

Special thanks to AMF Boynton Beach Lanes for hosting the event, and to Prime Catch, Hessler Paint, and A Mother's Friend Company for sponsoring.  It was wonderful to see Joran smiling and having fun with friends and family.  Thank you to all who sponsored, bowled, volunteered, donated, and keep Joran and her family in your prayers!

Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to see pictures.  Please check back again soon for information about upcoming events!

Thank you and God Bless!!





Special thanks to the International Furnishings and Design Association for their beautifully organized  fundraiser held on May 10, 2011. 






June, 2010:  The story of Joran's horrific accident was featured on June 6, 2010 on WPBF News.
In addition to a video on WPBF News, WPBF.com ran a story entitled, "Victim's Mom, First-Responder Have Special Friendship.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE JUNE 6, 2010 STORY AND VIDEO ON WPBF.COM




May 2011:  Joran was featured in The Palm Beach Post on May 11, 2011. 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PALM BEACH POST STORY ONLINE.

December 2011:  Joran is Working Hard and Making Progress!
Joran recently spent three weeks doing intensive rehab in HealthSouth in Sunrise, and she has been working very hard to keep all the gains she made while she was there.  There were times when she worked so hard that she cried out in pain, but she often had a smile for her therapists and her family and friends. She is continuing her hard work doing outpatient therapy as often as she can.  Praise God!

  



January 2012:  Joran Walks In Water! All that hard work is beginning to pay off, Joran is all smiles as she gets in the water and is able to walk in water with assistance and encouragement!  Be sure to watch the incredible video, to see how faith, hope, perseverance and hard work pay off!!!


    


 


May 6, 2012:  The Bowling Fundraiser was a success!  Special thanks to AMF Boynton Beach Lanes for hosting the event, and to Prime Catch, Hessler Paint, and A Mother's Friend Company for sponsoring.  It was wonderful to see Joran smiling and having fun with friends and family.  Thank you to all who sponsored, bowled, volunteered, donated, and keep Joran and her family in your prayers!