Adam’s Story

Adam was diagnosed November 14, 2007 with an inoperable brainstem tumor. His prognosis – 12 to 14 months. After much research we found ourselves at St. Jude Children Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. After 31 radiation treatments and a clinical trial chemotherapy, we came back to Michigan on January 17, 2008.

Adam had 6 months of tumor stability, which provided us the chance to take him to Walt Disney World through Make-A-Wish Foundation. We were also able to take him to our family’s lake house in Harrison, MI. This is a place he loved and referenced frequently during time spent at St. Jude Children Research Hospital.

In June, 2008, we began to notice Adam’s symptoms returning. On July 10th, our fears were confirmed; the tumor was progressing. We changed chemotherapies, but the chances of it working to help him were next to nothing. Adam worsened and passed away September 21, 2008, after two months of slowly watching him fade from this world.

Adam had a 15 and 2 year old sister at the time of his passing. How would we help them and ourselves deal with losing him? We realized in talking with other parents, there seemed to be several families dealing with a loss here in Jackson, MI. Why not bring this special community (that no one should belong to) together? On December 11, 2008, Another Day Another Memory (A.D.A.M) was born. Adam loved to do things for others; we want to continue that on for him. We know he would be proud.

“A non-profit organization supporting grieving parents and children”

Annual ADAM Bowling Fundraiser!

TBD March , 2013- 8:30pm to 12:00pm – $20.00
Bowling, Music, Raffles, Silent Auction.
Contact ADAM for Lane and Other Sponsorships Available!

4/25/2012 Weekly Group
Meetings		 Weekly group meeting at ADAM’s House, 3027 Wildwood Ave, Jackson (near the airport).  This week varies in that tonights meeting will be a potluck.  The potluck runs from 6:15pm-7:45pm Each family is asked to prepare a dish that was thier loved ones favorite, share it with the group, and provide the recipe for a cookbook to be shared with the group. We hope to see you there.
5/2/2012 Weekly
Group Meetings		 Weekly group meeting at ADAM’s House, 3027 Wildwood Ave, Jackson (near the airport).  Optional potluck at 6:15pm and meetings start at 6:45pm. Please call if you have any questions. We hope
to see you there.
5/9/2012 Weekly
Group Meetings		 Weekly group meeting at ADAM’s House, 3027 Wildwood Ave, Jackson (near the airport).  Optional potluck at 6:15pm and meetings start at 6:45pm. Please call if you have any questions. We hope
to see you there.
5/16/2012 Weekly
Group Meetings		 Weekly group meeting at ADAM’s House, 3027 Wildwood Ave, Jackson (near the airport).  Optional potluck at 6:15pm and meetings start at 6:45pm. Please call if you have any questions. We hope
to see you there.
5/19/2012 A.D.A.M.
Charity Garage Sale		 A.D.A.M. is taking donations for its garage sale to be held on this date.  Please contact Sara Beiswanger to arrange for your donations to be dropped off to the A.D.A.M. House.  Sara can be contacted by phone at
517-768-8941 or by email at info@adamupdate.com.  We appreciate all donations.
5/23/2012 Weekly
Group Meetings		 Weekly group meeting at ADAM’s House, 3027 Wildwood Ave, Jackson (near the airport).  Optional potluck at 6:15pm and meetings start at 6:45pm. Please call if you have any questions. We hope
to see you there.
5/30/2012 Weekly
Group Meetings		 Weekly group meeting at ADAM’s House, 3027 Wildwood Ave, Jackson (near the airport).  Optional potluck at 6:15pm and meetings start at 6:45pm. Please call if you have any questions. We hope
to see you there.
6/6/2012 Weekly
Group Meetings		 Weekly group meeting at ADAM’s House, 3027 Wildwood Ave, Jackson (near the airport).  Optional potluck at 6:15pm and meetings start at 6:45pm. Please call if you have any questions. We hope
to see you there.
6/13/2012 Weekly
Group Meetings		 Weekly group meeting at ADAM’s House, 3027 Wildwood Ave, Jackson (near the airport).  Optional potluck at 6:15pm and meetings start at 6:45pm. Please call if you have any questions. We hope
to see you there.
6/20/2012 Weekly
Group Meetings		 Weekly group meeting at ADAM’s House, 3027 Wildwood Ave, Jackson (near the airport).  Optional potluck at 6:15pm and meetings start at 6:45pm. Please call if you have any questions. We hope
to see you there.
6/27/2012 Weekly
Group Meetings		 Weekly group meeting at ADAM’s House, 3027 Wildwood Ave, Jackson (near the airport).  Optional potluck at 6:15pm and meetings start at 6:45pm. Please call if you have any questions. We hope
to see you there.
TBD ADAM is planning to have a Golf Outing this summer.  If you would like to be contacted when we have the date and time, please email us or use the contact tab on this website.
TBD ADAM is considering to a Brewery/Winery tour this summer.  If you would like to be contacted when we
have the date and time, please email us or use the contact tab on this website.