Kayden’s Fund Update Klose Training is facilitating donations to help Kayden receive medical treatment at the Foeldi Clinic, Hinterzarten, Germany and the University Medical Center in Freiburg, Germany. Kayden is a 2 year old boy with primary lymphedema. He has been diagnosed with congenital lymphedema of the entire left side of his body including the genitals and abdomen. The full extent of Kayden’s lymphatic dysplasia is unknown. It is suspected that Kayden also suffers from Lymphangioma in his left hand and possibly the abdominal area. Because of severe genital lymphedema and a protruding umbilicus (which indicates additional lymphatic problems), Prof. Ethel Foeldi, MD, Medical Director of the Foeldi Clinic in Hinterzarten, Germany suggested further diagnostic workup and possible surgery to help with the management of Kayden’s extensive lymphatic issues. Prof. Foeldi was kind enough to meet with Kayden and his Family during her recent visit to Boulder, Colorado. It was concluded that, because of Kayden’s extensive lymphatic malformations and the possibility of Lymphangioma, it is in Kayden’s best interest to receive additional medical examinations and treatment in Germany. While Prof. Foeldi offered assistance with the cost associated during the treatment and stay at the Foeldi Clinic, there are costs associated with the diagnostic workup and the anticipated surgery at the University Medical Center in Freiburg, Germany. The full amount necessary to cover Kayden’s intervention is yet to be determined. In order to enable Kayden’s family to seek medical treatment for him in Germany, Klose Training is facilitating donations. The first sizable contributions were received during the Klose Lymphedema Conference in Estes Park, Colorado. Conference participants spontaneously made donations amounting to over $1,400.00. In addition, Klose Training donated $500.00 to Kayden’s Fund in lieu of mailing Holiday cards in 2011. Please find periodic updates about our fund raising efforts and Kayden’s progress on our home page. If you are in a position to donate any amount to help Kayden receive important medical treatment and surgery, please mail a check to our office at the address below. Please make check or money order payable to “Klose Training” or “Cash” and write Kayden’s Fund on the Memo line. Guenter Klose 1369 Forest Park Circle, Ste. 101
Lafayette, CO 80305 Thank you for your support and please share this message with your community!
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