Updated message for 2010:

Six years ago, our son Logan passed away at the age of 2 months.  He was diagnosed with a diaphragmatic hernia in utero and after he was born it was also discovered the need for heart surgery as well.  After several surgeries and a battle with pneumonia, he lost his fight.  We were heartbroken to lose our son after such a tremendous effort to keep him alive.

This past year, Riley Children's Hospital also lost the clinical coordinator for the ECMO unit due to cancer.  Jim Hart was one of the most selfless and caring individuals we had ever come across.  Jim's compassion helped pull us through some frightening bumps along with way with Logan.  

We have decided to join efforts again with our friends and family to raise money for Riley Children's Hospital by participating in the Bop to the Top in memory of Logan and Jim.  Contributions made will help the many children and families, like ourselves, who depend on Indiana's first and only comprehensive pediatric facility.  These donations will ultimately help RileyHospital achieve medical milestones that translate directly to improved care and lives saved.

We are designating that all donations go towards the Riley ECMO unit which were responsible for giving our son a chance to survive past the delivery room.  Without this life-support system, many sick babies would not have the chance to fight their illnesses like Logan did.  We are grateful for the 52 days we got to spend with our courageous son.

Please click the "Sponsor Me Now" button to contribute your gift to this worthwhile cause.

Sincerely,

Mark and Amy Simmonds