Our beautiful baby girl, Rielyn is now 18 months old and at about 9 months was diagnosed with bilateral profound hearing loss; that later was determined congenital. This means, she was born deaf and it was missed at her infant screening. Her hearing aids are not working for her so we have no other option to give her the best life possible and go ahead with cochlear implants. It is a very serious surgery…but she will hear!!!!
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Courtney  |
Apr 09 2010 2:52 PM |
| Our beautiful baby girl, Rielyn is now 18 months old and at about 9 months was diagnosed with bilateral profound hearing loss; that later was determined congenital. This means, she was born deaf and it was missed at her infant screening. Her hearing aids are not working for her so we have no other option to give her the best life possible and go ahead with cochlear implants. It is a very serious surgery…but she will hear!!!! Please stop the sound of silence for our sweet little girl. We can only dream that one day soon she will hear us tell her how much we love her, respond to her name, hear her brothers sing to her, hear music, birds and the beautiful sound of her own laughter. Most insurance companies, including ours, only pay for one cochlear implant for one ear. She received this first implant Feb. 16, 2010. But now we have to pay for the second one, which means coming up with about $60,000 out-of-pocket. Our family has been raising money and getting donations since she was diagnosed. We will not stop our fundraising efforts until our goal is reached. Every penny goes into her special account, which will soon go into an account at All Children’s in St. Pete, FL. Imagine if this was your child, wouldn’t you do anything and everything in your power to give her the chance to hear? We thank you in advance for your support, and appreciate any donation or contribution you can give. If you are able, please make checks payable to: Rielyn Ranieri, 2228 SW 2nd Terrace, Cape Coral, Fl 33991 The Ranieri Family |
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| Galen Gregory Combs |
Mar 15 2010 6:52 AM |
| I love you brother. It's super great to here from you, and see what your doing. God truly bless you. | |
Erik  |
Feb 18 2010 11:24 AM |
Hello Michael ! Nice to see you expanding with a lot of information. Keep up the good work 
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| Herve |
Feb 11 2010 4:36 PM |
| Great job on this site my friend! God will continue to bless you and your family! You are a man of God! |
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| Barbara | Feb 02 2010 9:11 AM |
| Very nice, Michael! Keep up the good work. Best wished from your cousin. | |
| Shar Hogan |
Jan 30 2010 1:07 PM |
| I have to tell you how proud of you I am as your wife and partner. I know your life long mission is to help individuals with any form of hearing impairment and I am sure you will be successful. What others may not know is this actually is your passion for living in that you believe you were placed in this position for the purpose to help others that need help and that is what fills you. A true passion! I am right here beside you now and always!!! You go boy! | |
| Jim & Denise |
Jan 25 2010 4:23 AM |
| Michael, You are an inspiration and have been a Blessing in our lives. We need to call you soon...Jim & Denise | |
| Lisa Fish |
Jan 24 2010 3:43 PM |
| Michael, I think this is a wonderful website and foundation! I love this idea and think so many will benefit from all the resources you have available. I love and miss you! | |
| Jennifer Wilson |
Jan 19 2010 9:27 AM |
| Hey Michael ! I loved going over your website....Good luck with everything that you are trying to do ! See you at the airport !
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| Shane Cogburn |
Jan 12 2010 7:29 PM |
| love you buddy u are doing a wonderfull thing here love the website (glad u got to hear from me) lol | |