After suffering a stroke at only nine days old, Jack is now a healthy, happy five-year-old.
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? Explore a winter wonderland at the Festival of Trees and give hope to thousands of children throughout the Intermountain West. Referred to as a “Gift of Love,” many patient families use Festival of Trees as an opportunity to honor their loved ones and give back to Primary Children’s Hospital.
This year, a small, Lego-themed tree entitled, “Life’s Building Bricks,” has been donated by a family from Spanish Fork. Five years ago, their seemingly healthy baby boy, Jack, was born. Nine days later Jack suffered a stroke. He was taken to the local hospital where he was intubated and transported by Life Flight to Primary Children’s Hospital. Jack had a blood clot pressing on his brain stem that was one fourth the size of his brain. Dr. Brockmeyer, a neurosurgeon at Primary Children’s Hospital, removed the clot and Jack’s parents credit him with saving their son’s life. Today, Jack is a healthy, happy five-year-old. He was the inspiration for the Lego tree, and even insisted on including a hospital Lego set underneath the tree.
These lego ornaments will decorate Jack’s tree at this year’s festival.
The Festival of Trees has something for everyone. There are over 800 trees, each with its own unique style – ornate, trendy, whimsical, creative, humorous, and sentimental. The Festival also features wreaths, centerpieces, gingerbread creations, backyard playhouses, quilts, gifts, treats, activities for children, and holiday entertainment. Please join us and walk through a winter wonderland and hear sleigh bells ring at the 2014 Festival of Trees!
This year’s Festival of Trees will be held at the South Towne Expo Center from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., December 3 - 6, 2014. Tickets are available at the door for $5/adults; $3/children ages 2 – 11; and $4/senior citizens. Wednesday, December 3, is “Family Day,” where six immediate family members are admitted for $15.00. Every penny raised goes to the patients and families at Primary Children’s Hospital.
