Carli's Butterfly W.I.S.H.E.S Foundation was was officially reconized by the State of Texas in November 2012, Founded by Carli's parents Bradley & Valerie Simmons of Burkeville, Tx.
adopted the 7th. foor at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Tx.
adopted the 7th. foor at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Tx.
Our goal with Carli's Butterfly W.I.S.H.E.S Foundation is to provide toys that provide stimulation for the children, such as the Twilight Turtles or Ladybugs and blankets to warm their hearts. I would also like to provide: Toys, crayons/coloring books, snacks, gift cards, washing powder, tooth paste, shampoo/conditioner, and teenage interested items to the 7th floor. Our goal is also to try and provide meals for the families on a weekly or monthly basis, depending on the amount of funds that our foundation rasies. We would love the opportunity of providing baskets to each patient and their families room. The eighth and ninth floor’s organizations also have a place for the patient’s parents to get a much needed break. This is a dream that we could only imagine! I do hope that this will be a possibility in the future.
"As Carli's parents, we spent time on several floors of TCH and were thankfully showered with love & help from other foundations. After spending 2wks in Texas Children's Pediatric ICU, we transfered to the seventh floor, which is the Progressive Care Unit, or PCU. I believe in fate, and I believe that it was meant for us to see the difference on this floor and our previous homes; I say homes because that is basically what they are. We called the seventh floor home for three months and I met several parents that had lived there for over a year. Not once did we have a meal provided or a blanket or toy given to Carli. I will never forget the look on Carli's face when a stranger brought her a baby dollHowever, a friend with His Grace Foundation followed us throughout the hospital and even though we were not on her floor, she still provided us with a grocery list and provided lunch for us several times."
"Carli Simmons"
Carli Grace Simmons was born Dec. 8th 2009 Our bundle of joy began reaching milestones right on time, as she began developing into a happy, active toddler. Carli had a smile that would melt a heart of steel and a contagious laugh.
Carli was 14 months old when she began showing signs of physical weakness. After a visit to Texas Children’s in Houston, we heard the words that any parent would dread to hear. Carli was diagnosed with a very large brain tumor. Atypical Teratoid Rahbdoid Tumor is a big word for such a little girl; however, Carli has had that word attached to her since March 30, 2011. ATRT is a very rare and aggressive tumor that only affects approximately 30 children in the United States yearly.
During the following months, Carli had her tumor removed and
several additional surgeries. Her treatment plan has included chemotherapy,
radiation, and three rounds of bone marrow transplant. Our little fighter
completed all of these treatments with such an amazing spirit and the determination to keep the “FIGHT” alive even when the odds were against her.
Currently, Carli is experiencing major side effects with numerous setbacks. She is fighting daily to regain her strength, in order to have the ability to walk, talk, and eat independently.
Carli was 14 months old when she began showing signs of physical weakness. After a visit to Texas Children’s in Houston, we heard the words that any parent would dread to hear. Carli was diagnosed with a very large brain tumor. Atypical Teratoid Rahbdoid Tumor is a big word for such a little girl; however, Carli has had that word attached to her since March 30, 2011. ATRT is a very rare and aggressive tumor that only affects approximately 30 children in the United States yearly.
During the following months, Carli had her tumor removed and
several additional surgeries. Her treatment plan has included chemotherapy,
radiation, and three rounds of bone marrow transplant. Our little fighter
completed all of these treatments with such an amazing spirit and the determination to keep the “FIGHT” alive even when the odds were against her.
Currently, Carli is experiencing major side effects with numerous setbacks. She is fighting daily to regain her strength, in order to have the ability to walk, talk, and eat independently.
Carli Today
It breaks my heart to see the difference in her, and abilities
this monster has taken from our “Princess”. She is such a
fighter! We will love her through this!
this monster has taken from our “Princess”. She is such a
fighter! We will love her through this!
This is a Non-Profit Organization!
