WHEN/WHERE IS THIS AWESOME EVENT??

We have had people wanting to know WHEN/WHERE the "BATTLE FOR BRIGHAM" is going to be.

So, just a reminder to mark your calendars for 

SATURDAY, MARCH 3RD

EAC Football Stadium - Thatcher, AZ

Breakfast, Silent Donation Bids and Family Activities will begin at 7:30am.

 The 1 mile fun walk begins at 8:00 

5K begins at 8:30.  

We're excited to announce that our Battle for Brigham Event will be just that,  An Event...

 

Along with the 5k/1 mile fun walk and Silent Donation we will be having a Pancake Breakfast and Famiy Fun Actvities!

 

***Pancake Breakfast will be $3.00 per plate. 

***Family Fun Activities will be played with tickets.  Tickets will be: 10 tickets $5 and 25 tickets for $10!

Activities will include Ring Toss, Face Painting and a Jumping Castle just to name a few!

 

Breakfast, Silent Donation Bids and Family Activities will begin at 7:30am. The 1 mile fun walk begins at 8:00 and the 5K at 8:30. 

 

Bring the whole family for a morning of Fun and Excitement as we ALL "Battle for Brigham"!

 

Remember:  Pre-registration deadline is February 15th! T-Shirts are only guaranteed to pre-registered runners.

 

A HUGE Thank You to our Sponsors......

We just wanted to give a SHOUT OUT, to those who are helping us "Battle For Brigham"!!  There has been such an awesome response in everyone wanting to help out and sponsor.  Also, there has been some amazing things happen, in just this short amount of time, since people have heard about our benefit.

So Thank You to our Sponsors (we will update as we receive more)

THE WEAR
BUSHMAN DENTAL
ROADRUNNER REHAB
EA MANUFACTURING
FERTIZONA
SHILOH COMMUNITY CHURCH
CARPET, TILE & MORE
TROPHIES N TEES
FT. THOMAS FIRE DEPT.
AUDIO VISIONS
JACE & WENDY JOHN
BOOKWORMS
SAFFORD FFA
SAFFORD BUILDERS/ACE HARDWARE
HARALSON'S
ALLRED INSURANCE AGENCY
MACK'S AUTO SUPPLY
STEVEN'S CHIROPRACTIC
H&S FEED STORE/FIELD SERVICES
IMAGES SALON
LEE'S RITEWAY
FERRIN'S ROOFING
SAFFORD LIONS FOUNDATION
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE (BENSON)
MILLENNIUM MEDICAL SUPPLY INC.
EASTERN ARIZONA AG
ETERNA
VISTA RECYCLING
GRAHAM COUNTY ELECTRIC
SOUTHWEST RISK
CASA DEL SOL REALTY

TIGHT SEAL INSULATION   

EA GLASS                  

RG Howard Farms     

S & J Farms                

Mount Graham Family Practice  

HCP                            

JCC Trucking              

Copper Country  Cartage  

Gentle Care Transport    

LA PALOMA

JON'S HEATING AND COOLING

KEMPTON CHEVROLET

ARIZONA MACHINERY

GRIFFINS PROPANE

COCHISE JEWELRY

THE BODY DOC'S

B&P'S KETTLE CORN EXPRESS

DESERT SHADE BLINDS

COPPER COUNTRY CARTAGE

RATTLESNAKE EXTERMINATING

R&M HOMES

Brigham's Story

photo by CTR IMAGE

Brigham was born full term and had an uneventful delivery. The first symptom's Brigham presented with where very low tone, uncontrolled movements while sleeping, and sensory problems in his hands and feet that caused pain when they where touched. 

 At 7 months during a regular checkup his doctor told us he thought he should be seen by a neurologist and start physical and occupational therapies.  Within a month Brigham was seen by a neurologist and he started therapy shortly there after.  After seeing a neurologist several blood tests where ordered for neuromuscular and metabolic disorders and a MRI was scheduled.  All tests came back normal. Brigham then had a nerve conduction test and an EMG.  Both these test where normal and Brigham was sent to a geneticist.  Several more blood test where ordered and they all came back normal.

Despite Brigham's problems he was starting to progress and seemed to be cognitively normal.  He started sitting up at about 18 months. and we were happy with his progression.  A few months after
Brigham started sitting up he started having uncontrolled movements called athetoid movements. They where fairly mild at first, but progressed very quickly and within a few weeks Brigham could no longer sit up and he spent an entire night in the emergency room with movements so severe he didn't fall asleep until 6:00 the next morning.  After this night Brigham's movements at night got so bad he has not slept through the night again without being medicated.   He had another MRI and two EEG's.  All were normal. 

It has been over a year since the Athetiod started and Brigham still can't sit independently.  Most days he can feed himself finger foods and drink from a sippy cup.  Days when his movements are more severe he can not nap and has great difficulty feeding himself or drinking from a sippy cup. Brigham is small and his growth continues to not be as strong as the doctors would like.  He also seems to have a weaker immune system.  His neurologist feels he most likely has some type of central nervous system
disorder or a movement disorder. 

Brigham is a very happy and smart little boy.  He continually surprises his therapists and doctors at the things he learns to do despite his disability. Brigham loves life and brings joy to everyone that he meets.  
Thank you to Brigham's sweet mom Carol, for sharing this information with us! 

More then just a RUN......

We just wanted to let everyone know that there is going to be something for everyone at "Battle For Brigham".  So, if you are not a runner or if you (or your spouse) will be watching the kids while you do the run/walk, there will be some fun things for them and the kids to do. 

We will be having games, a jumping castle, silent auction and a few other things that are still in the works (so stay tuned).  So you defiantly don't want to miss coming out on March 3rd!  It is going to be an AWESOME day. So please help us spread the word.  Come and help us as we "Battle For Brigham"!!! 


ps..... If you aren't going to be able to make it and still want to donate, we have set up a DONATE button right here on the blog. We really do appreciate all your help and support!  Lets get this sweet little boy the care he needs!

"Battle For Brigham"

 

 Brigham will be 3 years old in February.  When he was born, he seemed to be a healthy baby.  As time went on his parents, Shane and Carol Hawkins, realized that something wasn’t quit right.  He wasn’t developing as their other children had.  After going to doctors for the past two and half years they still don’t know what is wrong with him.  Doctors don’t know why he can’t talk very well, sit up by himself or walk without the support of his walker.  He attends therapy and sees doctors on a regular basis, still not much improvement. They have suggested that Shane and Carol take him to another state to see if someone else will be able to find out why he isn’t developing properly.  Please come show the Hawkins Family that our community supports them as they “Battle for Brigham” everyday to give him the best that they can!

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Eastern Arizona College, Mickelson Football Stadium

Pre-Registration Packet-Pickup Friday, March 2nd from 4-6 pm at EAC

Race day registration and packet pickup begins @ 7 am

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk begins @ 8 am

5K begins @ 8:30

Silent Auction to be held from 7 am to 9:30am the morning of the race! 

Entry Fees are $20  ($25 after February 15) 13 and under, $10 each ($15 after February 15). 

**A Battle for Brigham T-shirt is included with the entry fee. T-shirts are guaranteed only for pre-registered runner.**

 For more info and registration call Cathie Hawkins @ 928-485-2459 or Katie Hawkins 928-792-6512 or

visit our Blog at www.battleforbrigham.blogspot.com

Brigham's Family

Brigham comes from a very loving family of 7.

His parents Shane and Carol Hawkins who have been married for 14 years.

His 3 brothers Payton, Tyson &

Parker.

 

His one and only sister Kayla

 

They all love and dote on Brigham's every need. Their bond as a family is very special.  They are all very close and feel so lucky to have this sweet little boy in their home.