Oakville Beaver, 17 Jul 1994, p. 5

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Continued from page 1) Children‘s Hospital. Hames, who quit her job as a cake decorator, stays at her daughter‘s side through the week. Her husband, a metal worker, takes over on the weekâ€" ends. Hames‘ 5â€"yearâ€"old son celeâ€" brates a birthday next week, and it‘s unlikely she‘ll be able to particiâ€" pate. Brittany, a brightâ€"eyed brunette, appears to have a normal childhood curiosity. She plays with her favorite toys, fusses when she‘s put into her dress, and points to images flitting across a television screen. The intravenous into her arm, bloated tummy, and the pallor of her skin tell a different story. "My daughter needs care 24 hours a day. Even if she didn‘t, I couldn‘t leave her here alone. I have to be here," explains Hames. A stack of medical literature keeps Hames company when her daughter falls asleep. She has read how Swedish researchers take samâ€" ples from around the world to study the disease that, at the very least, robs little children of the ability to digest and process their food. As the disease progresses, shutting down the liver, it also causes canâ€" cerous tumors to form. Ordeal hard on young family | compuere > Brittany is on a severely restrictâ€" ed diet, eating a meager nine grams of pabulum, 50 to 60 grams of pureed apricots, and a sip or two of formula. She is also pumped full of drugs, including phosphate to keep her bones from getting soft, diuretics, antibiotics, vitamins, and someâ€" thing known as NTBC from Sweden â€" an experimental drug that helps the little girl get some nutriâ€" tion from her food. While Hames waits for a donor liver, she also worries about her \ AND FAN LIGHTS ALL ON SALE / LOOK FOR CEILING FANS SIGN SALE FLAGS ON BUILDING NORTH SERVICE ROAD, OAKVILLE 1175 NORTH SERVICE RD. WEST BUILDING A SUITE #102, OAKVILLE THURSDAY FRIDAY 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. SATURDAY SUNDAY 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. family‘s financial future. With her out of work, the family struggles. Unemployment insurance and welâ€" fare agencies say they don‘t qualify for help, even though they must pay for a third of Brittany‘s $300â€"aâ€"case formula. Some of the drugs aren‘t covered by Ontario‘s health proâ€" gram and then there‘s basic living expenses for the family. "I don‘t really think about money, but I guess I should. TRUCKLOAD SINGLE DOUBLE QUEEN MATTRESS MATTRESS MATTRESS HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED POCKET COILS CONFORM TO YOUR BODY SHAPE AND WEIGHT PROVIDING MAXIMUM COMFORT, SUPPORT AND DURABILITY. SET $644 4 large storage drawers SET $704 VISA Guaranteed lowest price Incredible value. PERSONAL CHEQUES DAYBED SET $744 HERITAGE BUNK Em NotExactly As Shown 2 1/2 Posts 219 Brittany will be needing care for the rest of her life," says Hames. Stacie Roberts â€" a cousin and good friend â€" has set up a trust account with the Royal Bank of Canada, and donations in Brittany Giberson‘s name can be dropped off at the Dundas and Hurontario Street branch. Donations can also be sent care of Brittany, to Stacie Roberts at the Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Road, Oakville L6K 384. Mon.â€"Wed. Thurs.â€"Fri. Saturdays Sundays (Burlington only) IN KING SIZE Solid Wood 2â€"1/2" Posts 10â€"6 p.m. 10â€"9 p.m. 9â€"6 p.m. 11â€"5 p.m. MAIN ST. DANIELLA IRON BED DOUBLE DOUBLE DOUBLE DOUBLE LIMITED TIME OFFER! * PAYMENTS |SPACESAVER BUNK 1| |SPACESAVER BUNK 1 CARS ($10 Surcharge for Available in assorted 1123 SPEERS ROAD, OAKVILLE Call for an appt. 844â€"5556 FAIRVIEW ST. NEW ST. Single ON ANY MATCHING MATTRESS SET 490 SPEERS ROAD LV curcharge for Vans Wagons SPEERS RD Includes mattress _frame

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