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<br>Gaige

Gaige

Gaige was diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphoma, October 2007. He is an eight year old boy enjoys sports and Nascar. We received some exciting news from LCH. Gaige had entered a contest last month to design a NASCAR RACE CAR for MARCOS AMBROSE #59. Several hospitals were involved and Gaiges car has been picked. He is so EXCITED!

Good News continues to come his way...he is in remission, back in school and has taken his Make-a-Wish trip to Disney that was magical.

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About Us

<br/>About Us

In 1998 a police sergeant, now retired Donnie Dixon recognized a need and was compelled to help several children who suffered from terminal illnesses or debilitating injuries as a result of tragic accidents. Not realizing the magnitude of the journey he was about to embark upon, he organized a golf tournament raising money to assist these families. 

Community and business support was solicited along with coordination of other events that helped  provide support to these families to cope with the financial burden and horrifying news of their children’s fate.   

If asked, all involved with our mission will tell you...“It’s all about the kids and Hometown Heroes would not be what it is today without every individual or business that volunteers, contributes and supports our mission."  


 Growth Statistics:
  1. 2004 Hometown Heroes became a 501(C)3 tax exempt organization.
  2. Monthly Board meetings are being held to meet our children's needs.
  3. Over 40 children and their families have received assistance since 1998.
  4. Volunteer participation has grown to over 500 plus individuals.
  5. Online referrals and contributions can now be made via our website.
  6. Partnerships with two (2) medical clinics and three (3) other charities have been developed.
    • Blume Pediatric Clinic, Presbyterian Hospital
    • Levine Children’s Hospital (CMC)
    • Angels Among Us - Dennis VonEgidy 
    • ELAM-N8 CANCER (www.brandonelam.com)  
    • Cure Search Organization (www.curesearch.org)


Services:

Services vary contingent upon need; however, every child hero has a dedicated sponsor to ensure their needs are met.  Other services include:

  1. Medical and household financial  assistance, where needed.
  2. Hospital and home visits to offer moral support.
  3. Medical equipment such as wheel chairs, as prescribed.
  4. Whatever it takes to make life a little easier during difficult times.

News/Announcements

Hometown Heroes Apparel
Hometown Heroes now has its own line of apparel. You can show the worl... more

Food Lion MVP cards linked to Hometown Heroes
Food Lion has a program that allows our members to link their MVP shop... more

Photobucket website
Hometown Heroes pictures of events and other happenings can now be vie... more

Victoria in the News 9/11/2008
Victoria is the first CMC patient to receive stem cell transplant and ... more

Texas Roadhouse Parnters with Hometown Heroes
Texas Roadhouse has chosen Hometown Heroes for their annual holiday fu... more

90 Day Event Forcast

Monroe Treelot Celebration - 12/06/2008
Special holiday event held every ye... more

Charlotte Treelot Celebration - 12/13/2008
Special holiday event held every ye... more

Sugar Plum Fairy - 12/23/2008
Annual Bake-off, Sponsored by Hendr... more

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