He was born July 14, 2008. Just 8-and-a-half months old at this writing.
In need of a new heart.
His name is Faris Samara and he's a real cutie!
(check out the video posted here)
Donations for the family can be sent to:
Samara Family
I Heart Faris Fund
P.O. Box 1297
Streamwood, IL 60107
Plus, a fundraiser has been scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2009 (during National Donate Life Month):
Faris Fundraiser
9pm - 4/25/09
Streamwood Lanes (Streamwood, IL)
For Tickets/ to provide Sponsorship or Raffle Items call :
Dave or Pat (630-618-9928)
Reminder:
April is 'National Donate Life Month.' For more information on organ donation in Illinois go to: LifeGoesOn.com
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Send Well Wishes!
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Happy messages of hope for the parents (Siham and Sam) and Faris' three older brothers (Ali-12, Mohammed-11 and Tarek-7) would also be very much appreciated by the family, during this stressful time for them.
You can leave your comments below and we'll make sure the Samara family gets them.
Comments (6)
I thank God for Faris's new heart and a chance at life. He is a trooper who has been thru so much! I cant wait to get him home
and celebrate his first b-day. I love you Faris!!!
good wishes to the entire Samara family from the Oweinas.
Posted by Huda Oweina | June 19, 2009 10:47 PM
Posted on June 19, 2009 22:47
Baby Faris's Mom, Siham is my best friend since high-school, she is a blessing to me and family and she knows that she can count on me for anything. I'm so thankful to the Lord that on Saturday Baby Faris rec'd his heart and is recovering well. God Bless him and his family.
Posted by Lili Jimenez-DeLaRosa | June 14, 2009 9:54 PM
Posted on June 14, 2009 21:54
dear seham
may ALLAH bless u all
an keep ur baby faris safe an healthey
we`ll be always with u in our hearts and prayer
Posted by suhair alshami | May 8, 2009 12:16 PM
Posted on May 8, 2009 12:16
May God Bless your whole family in this stressful moment. Please keep hope and faith; also know and feel in your hearts that your son will get better and live a long and healthy life.
Posted by DJanee Garcia | March 29, 2009 6:21 PM
Posted on March 29, 2009 18:21
I am glad I have another cousin like Faris. He's really special and we hope the operation goes successful. I'll always help with the baby whenever we visit. I love you, Faris :)
Posted by Ramzi | March 29, 2009 5:50 PM
Posted on March 29, 2009 17:50
Faris is a special and beautiful baby. I am so proud to be his aunt and will be there for him and his family during this difficult ordeal. We love you, Faris! God bless you!
Posted by Hanan | March 27, 2009 9:48 PM
Posted on March 27, 2009 21:48