Dear District 7,

Serving the Community’s Greatest Need is what Kin is all about. We, the Kin Family of Notre Dame would like to tell you about a need within our Kin family.

Kinsmen Dave Cooper and his wife Patsy were blessed with triplets on Oct. 12, 2009 albeit premature. Their due date was actually January 8, 2010. Aaron weighed 1 lbs 15 ounces, Allie weighed 2 lbs 3 ounces and Aiden weighed 2 lbs 7 ounces. Aaron was born with Down Syndrome. Dave and Patsy took up temporary residence at the Hillview Terrace and Suites in St. John’s while their babies were being taken care of at the NICU of the Janeway.

Tragedy struck on Oct. 21, 2009 when Aiden passed away. The parents had to leave their two infants in the tender care of the Janeway and bring their little Aiden home to rest. Since that time Dave and Patsy have been living at the Hillview Terrace and will continue to do so until they can bring their two baby’s home to Lewisporte.

The babies now weigh 8 lbs 12 ounces and 8 lbs 5 ounces. Both babies are doing well, although not to the point where Aaron can be discharged yet. They aren’t sure when they will be able to bring them home. Their stay at the Hillview along with maintaining their home here in Lewisporte has been quite costly. The Kin Family is there to help when it is needed and now we are asking for help for one of our own members. I know whatever help they receive will be appreciated. Let’s show our support.

Yours in Kin,
Kim Snow
President
Kinette Club of Notre Dame

and

Phil Warr
President
Kinsmen Club of Notre Dame