I have to admit, I don’t usually participate in poker-related charities. I usually can’t help but feel a tad suspicious about the charity, mostly because I’m a suspicious guy. But this time around, I have to spread the love, because the charity in question, Ronald McDonald House, is actually a fantastic institution.
Some of you already know this, but as a lawyer, I represent a lot of children and infants in medical malpractice cases. I’ve come to specialize in several areas, including Erb’s Palsy, a fairly uncommon condition. One of the best places for treatment for Erb’s is located in Philadelphia, and I have encouraged several clients to travel to Philly for medical care (the facility there is free to all injured children). When my clients have had financial difficulty, Ronald McDonald House was there for them. They provided a place for the family to stay while away from their home seeking medical care for their child.
Therefore, without further adieu, presenting:
Oh, and if someone can remind me who is organizing this little soiree, it’d be greatly appreciated. For some reason, that info has eluded me, even though I think I responded to the initial post about the event. [EDIT: Of course, it's OhCaptain!]
Until next time, make mine poker!
June 9th, 2010 - 8:38 pm
Give this guy the props:
http://ohcaptainpoker.blogspot.com/2010/06/everyone-is-invited-time-to-spread-word.html
Small world – babygirlheff was born with a mild case of Erb’s Palsy that’s pretty much resolved itself at 7-8 months. I’m surprised it doesn’t happen more often, to be honest.
June 9th, 2010 - 10:06 pm
Jordan,
I couldn’t think of a finer organization for your assistance. I’ve been volunteering there recently and I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one moved to help the Ronald McDonald Houses of the country. Five minutes in any of the houses and you’ll want to help, too.
June 10th, 2010 - 2:00 am
Jordan,
Oh Captain is the driving force here
June 10th, 2010 - 10:49 am
Heff and Wolfshead, thanks for the reminder. I’ll add a link to OhCaptain.
Heff, actually, its permanent Erbs Palsy that is particularly rare. Like your daughter, there are about 1-10% of cases that do result in Erb’s Palsy, but only 10% of those are permanent. Temporary Erb’s can be caused by natural forces during labor that compress on the brachial plexus nerve, but permanent comes from stretching forces when the doctor pulls on the baby’s head when the shoulder is stuck, resulting in a permanent tear in the nerves. It’s that head-pulling that is the culprit and the usual focus of these law suits.