I recently photographed the Maplewood Junior Wrestling team. This year we offered a free poster contest. Each wrestler entered their name into a drawing box and one was chosen. John J. Hoan was the winner. I snapped a profile shot of John and Richard Sayer made this beautiful poster of him. This morning my brother, Justin called me to let me know that John had been admitted to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh with blood clots around his heart. I felt awful. In just the short amount of time that I spent photographing John, I got the impression that he is a really great kid. So this post today is an effort ask for help for John. If any one would like to offer a financial donation for John's expenses please contact the Maplewood Junior Wrestling Booster President, Justin Motter at (814) 758-7621. Thank you, Harmony
This little guy has a heart of a Tiger. Get well soon little buddy.
Coach Motter
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Rita
2/8/2012 10:58:59 pm
prayers.....
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Maplewood Wrestling
2/9/2012 08:52:34 pm
Good Morning,
Last night i was able to talk to Johns mother, Sara. As of last night john is in Children's hospital cardiac ICU 4th floor. His condition is he has two blood clots, one in each side of his heart. Cause of this is unknown, they believe it started from a common virus. John was able to eat yesterday morning, Sara said he ate breakfast and was looking a lot better, he had good color. Sara told me that the Doctors are doing what they can, it seems that there is no straight answer on the next step to fix this. Sara said it could be weeks.
John was happy to receive his Picture poster and the many cards from the club and other friends and family. Sara mentioned the the hospital has E-cards that are very nice, Sara or I am not sure how to send these, so if someone knows please let the club know. Sara is very appreciative for all the gift cards and money that was sent, She wanted me to thank everyone for there help.
Sara is trying to get a room at the Ronald Mcdonald house which is on the 3rd floor at the hospital, which has a long waiting list. there is a pull out cot there in the room that she has been sleeping on.
Sara's daughter has been staying with her sister Rena during the past few days. I have offered help for her if needed. I have Rena's phone number if needed.