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Bipolar News
December 27, 2004
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Former
Raiders star arrested on alcohol and battery charges
San Jose Mercury News
(subscription) - San Jose,CA,USA
... Robbins spent Super Bowl Sunday in 2003 in a hospital and
later acknowledged that he had stopped taking his medicine for
depression and bipolar disorder. ...
Former
Raider released from jail after clash with security guard
Kansas City Star (subscription) -
Kansas City,MO,USA
... to Tampa Bay. He later acknowledged that he had stopped
taking his medicine for depression and bipolar disorder. The
Raiders released ...
Effort gives kids a reason to smile, today of
all days ; The Toy Fund strives to ease the heartache detailed in so
many families' applications.
Portland Press Herald (Maine); 12/25/2004; ANN
S. KIM Staff Writer
Thousands of children from struggling families in York, Cumberland,
Lincoln, Sagadahoc and Knox counties found presents under Christmas
trees today thanks to the many people who contributed their time, money
and effort to the Bruce Roberts Toy Fund.
"We've served so many children," said Kathleen Meade, the
fund's director. "So many happy faces out there."
The holidays, of course, are supposed to be a time of cheer, but
heartache weighs heavily on many Maine families this year. Misfortune
after misfortune was chronicled in the many applications to the Toy
Fund.
The hardships are very different, but all who sought help hoped the
generosity of others will put smiles on their children's faces.
"We love our son and feel he deserves a day where it's all about
him and he can just be a kid," a mother from Cumberland County
wrote. "He is so excited about Christmas and looking forward to
Santa bringing him toys. We can't bear to disappoint him."
The family of this 3-year-old boy has endured a lot this year. His
father suddenly lost his job and was without work for moths. During this
time, he had to start kidney dialysis. He has end-stage renal failure
and is waiting for kidney and pancreas transplants. He has been
hospitalized twice for a week at a time and had a heart defibrillator
implanted.
A single mother of two relates how her family bounced from place to
place after she was laid off. The family was evicted and ended up
parting with many of their belongings because they could not afford
storage. They camped in a relative's yard for a while, but did not feel
wanted.
They've managed to find a place to live in York County, but the mother
is still looking for work. Her youngest daughter, meanwhile, has been
diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
A mother from Cumberland County wrote that her husband left her after 20
years. She learned her cancer was in remission but was then diagnosed
with multiple sclerosis. Her two children, young teenagers, have been
strong throughout and telling her that everything will be OK so long as
they are together, she said.
A single mother of four from Cumberland County wrote that in the past
two years, her mother and grandmother died from cancer and her
grandfather died from heart failure. Her sister and three children were
then killed in a car accident.
"So as well as me being very sad about all of this, I am also
depressed about not being able to do for my children on Christmas
morning," she wrote. "Nothing would make me happier than to
see four big beautiful smiles when my children wake up and see presents
under the Christmas tree."
Staff Writer Ann Kim can be contacted at 791-6383 or at:
akim@pressherald.com
Previously acknowledged: $95,936.40
Employees of Gorham Savings Bank collected at their holiday party $349
Bob and Phyllis Wagstaff $100
In loving memory of Auntie June $200
In loving memory of Paddy Cake et al. $200
Elizabeth Johnson $100
Lorna Dorsey and Donald Dorsey Jr. $100
Barbara Jackson $10
Barbara and James Willey Jr. $50
Barron and Betty Stallman $25
In memory of our brother-in-law, Ronald Leeman, from Dick and Carole
Lord $100
Nona and George Geyerhahn M.D. $50
Kenneth and Viginia Zwicker $50
In memory of Hermann Hoffmann $200
Westbrook High School Spanish Club, 75 members and their advisor, Brad
Snow $500
In loving memory of John "Bobo" Flaherty $10
In memory of Robert Kearns $10
For Grampy and Uncle Bobby from Margaret $5
From Anne Altern $50
In loving memory of my wife, Grace L. Field $100
From Gavin Seamus $25
Joshua and Krista Brown $100
Anonymous $20
Mary Dunn $50
Stephen and Jeri Chapman $25
In loving memory of our father, George L. Smith, from your daughters,
Theresa and Kathleen $30
In memory of my aunt and grandmother, Margaret and Mary Shapazian -
Love, Patti $25
Paul and Constance Best $25
Jennifer Kimball $40
In memory of Lawrence and Dorothy Cannell - Love Cathy, Mary Jane,
Linda, Sue and Patty $100
Sam Wessler $40
For a toy $50
Anonymous $150
From Sam, Kevin and Jake Goldberg $45
In loving memory of our daughter, "Destiny" $50
Peter and Judith Haynes $100
From the Travel Counselors of Maine State Visitors Center, Yarmouth $140
Anonymous $25
Tim and Maureen Higgins $50
A gift for the children from the guys: Jose, Trav, Lexi and Ritro -
Happy Holidays $500
Associated Sportsman Club of Cumberland County $50
George and Susan Scully $400
From Mark and Chelsey Silverman - Merry Christmas! $10
From Joe and Judy $100
David and Susan Wheatland $100
Clinton Strout and Sandra Johnson $200
From Matt and Judy Gardner $100
Becky, Katie, JoJo, Nick, Elijah, Ben, Lindsey and Adria $16
From employee contributions to the Quantrix Charity Giving Program $400
From the Hulsey family $100
Erik Piasio $25
From Kevin Pedro $20
From Brian Pedro $20
Happy Holidays! Love Frieda $20
Dan, Carol and Karen Green $150
In honor of the children of Maine $50
In memory of my beloved brother, Peter Perron $30
David Brimmer $50
In memory of Lucy Haren. Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your
mother in-law. Love, Sharon and Mic $50
In memory of Angela Palmer $100
Lucy and Gregory Barter $20
In memory of Creed and Corris Ray $50
In memory of Bill and Helen Cole $50
In memory of Richard and Eric Bunker $100
From David Huntington and all the members of A Troop 3/4 CAV, with whom
I am stationed $100
In memory of Big Grammie and Papa, from Shannon, Austin and Matthew $30
From Grammum's Grands $100
In honor of Marcia and Rocco Risbara (and giving to those in need),
Merry Christmas, Jenn, Alex, Bella $25
In honor of John Rico (and giving to those in need), Merry Christmas,
Jenn, Alex, Bella $25
In honor of Peter and Sharon Richard (and giving to those in need),
Merry Christmas, Jenn, Alex, Bella $2
Tenants at 156-58 Danforth Street $300
Employees of the Evergreen Credit Union $500
Maine Track Club Early Morning Running Group $330.51
In loving memory of our son, Donald W. Churchill Jr. $350
Merry Christmas - Am-At-Uer Service $250
From Kathryn Piper, Merry Christmas and God Bless You $10
Today's total: $8,050.51
Total to date: $103,986.91
Copyright 2004 Blethen Maine Newspapers Inc.
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