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The Blogfather Adds His Voice

May 14th, 2007 · No Comments

Many thanks to Billy Dennis over at Peoria Pundits for adding his voice to the call to get Jake Grys and his family on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
In case you missed my original post or the follow-up, here’s a little background about Jake, the link to his Easter Seals Ambassador page and some information about [...]

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Tags: Advocacy · Jake Grys · Local Bloggery

Don’t Forget Jake!

May 12th, 2007 · 7 Comments

Don’t forget to sign the petition to get Jake Grys and his family on an episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. You could help an adorable little boy have a more independent life, and all you need to contribute is your online signature.
Of course if you have a few extra dollars burning a hole [...]

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Tags: Advocacy · Jake Grys · Neighbors · Pekin

Please Help Jake Grys

May 8th, 2007 · 15 Comments

This is Jake Grys. He’s seven years old.
No, I’m not kidding.
Jake has osteogenesis imperfecta – the “brittle bone” disease – and the disorder has limited his growth. He’s the size of an 18 month old.
Jake is the youngest member of the Grys family here in Pekin. This family adopted Jake as well [...]

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Tags: Advocacy · Jake Grys · Neighbors · Pekin