When sharing memories of her beloved daughter Shelly, among the things BJ mentions
is the love Shelly had for the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation. Shelly's appreciation
for the Foundation's work was based on observing first hand her Mother's
experience with Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease.
Shelly had watched
BJ search and search for the answers and help she needed. She also saw what
a difference it made when her Mother found that help, at the same time finding
others committed to helping those with Bicuspid Aortic Disease.
Shelly
cared deeply for others, including those with aortic disease. She
looked forward to a day when she would continue the Foundation's mission that
meant so much to her Mother.
But it was not to be. Shelly's life ended
unexpectedly on November 18th, 2005. Her death was not related to aortic disease.
It is beyond comprehension that she is gone.
To all of us, Shelly
will always be a special part of the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation.
The Foundation wishes to acknowledge and thank all those who have sent
contributions in Shelly's memory :
Anonymous
Benjamin & Kathryn
Anderson
David A. Biggs
Bob Brauntein, Laura Nanle (Knit Ideas Inc.)
Bertie
G. Brown
Dr. & Mrs. Tom Cleveland & family
Barbara Crowson
Mickey
& Lisa Currie & family
Norma Jean Eubanks
Sharon L.
Everett
First Baptist Library Staff, Murray, Kentucky
First Baptist Young
Adults Sunday School Class
Jeffery L. Geller
Mickey & Rickey Gregory
Donald
L. Groves
David & Wanda Hester
Bruce & Elizabeth Jobe
& family
Johnny & Mickey Johnson
Faye B. Jordan
Betty Day Lee
Ron
& Marilyn Lentine
Jen Lopez
Terry Lopez
Lumberton Children's
Clinic
Steve & Vickie Mahrt
Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm H. McLean, III
Geneva
Nell Metzger
Bo & Ginger Noble
Dianna Rose
Maggie Pait
Lesley
J. Percival
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Pellegrini
Robert Phillips
Dr.
& Mrs. John Rozier
Harold & Karen Sanders
Second Time Around
Band
John & Amy Strange
Jennifer Taylor
Luis E. Thompson
Roberta
Ward
Alex & Dawn Whitley
Joan Woodberry, Davis Bowen
Anyone
wishing to donate to the Foundation in Shelly's memory may
do so as follows
Bicuspid Aortic Foundation
30100 Town Center Drive,
Suite O-299
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
The Bicuspid Aortic Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been granted
tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service under section 501(c)(3),
and donations in support of the Foundation's mission will typically qualify
for tax exemption.
The Bicuspid Aortic Foundation's tax identification
number is 20-2849388.
All members of the Board of Directors and
Medical Advisory Board are volunteers, and the Foundation's resources are directed
toward accomplishing its mission.
If you have any questions at
all regarding donating to the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation, please contact us as
listed below for additional information.
The information on the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation website is provided for general
informational purposes only. This information is not professional, legal, or medical
advice. Any medications, products, or treatment mentioned are presented
as information only and do not constitute any recommendation, approval, or endorsement.
Any information is general in nature and is not a substitute for medical
care. You should contact a physician or other qualified medical professional
for advice about all health-related conditions.
The Bicuspid Aortic
Foundation, including its officers, directors, volunteers and any others acting
on its behalf, individually and collectively, make no representations or warranties,
express or implied, regarding the contents of this website, including its
accuracy, completeness, or reliability.
Any links or references
to other websites provided on the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation website are made available
as a convenience only. The Bicuspid Aortic Foundation has not reviewed
all of the websites linked to this website and is not responsible for the content
of these sites or your use of them.
Creating a climate of hope, an atmosphere of caring, and a source of information for
all who are touched by thoracic aortic disease and the medical professionals
who care for them.
Shelly shared her Mother's love for the mission of the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation.
Donations received in her memory will be used to fulfill the Foundation's goals.
