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”

3rd Annual ADAM Bowling Fundraiser!

March 3rd, 2012- 8:30pm to 12:00pm – $20.00
Bowling, Music, Raffles, Silent Auction.
Contact ADAM for Lane and Other Sponsorships Available!

Month of
December		 Christmas Trees ADAM is
participating in two Christmas tree displays this year.  One is at the Michigan Theatre in downtown
Jackson (sponsored by ADAM) and the other is at the Jackson County Fairground
in the exhibition center (sponsored by Jackson Rental Center).  Please stop by these trees and make a
dontation to ADAM.
12/7/2011 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.
12/11/2011 THE
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: 2011 Annual Worldwide Candle Lighting Services
(SPONSORED LOCALLY BY ADAM)		 A.D.A.M.
is proud to help The Compassionate Friends celebrate their 15th year of this
event.    A.D.A.M. will again sponsor
this event locally at Betsy Butterfield Memorial Park, at the corner of S
West Ave and Parkway, Jackson, MI.
Please dress warmly, bring a wind resistent candle, and you are
encouraged to bring a laminated photo or other ornament to hang on the
tree.  Please call A.D.A.M. if you have
any questions regarding this local event.
More information on the worldwide event can be found at:   www.compassionatefriends.org.
12/14/2011 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.
12/21/2011 Weekly
Group Meetings – CHRISTMAS DINNER		 Weekly
group meeting at ADAM’s House, 3027 Wildwood Ave, Jackson (near the
airport).  CHRISTMAS DINNER WITH
A.D.A.M., an opportunity for the ADAM families to share the Holiday
meal.  The potluck will begin at 6:15pm
and meetings may start sometime after that.
Please call if you have any questions. We hope to see you there.
12/28/2011 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.
1/4/2012 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.
1/11/2011 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.
1/18/2011 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.
1/21/2012 Singing
the Blues with ADAM		 ADAM
is a benefactor of this event.  This
event feature Mojo Pheonix and other Blues Bands in an evening of music and
celebration.  The event is being held
at Davis’s Convention Center in Jackson, MI.
For ticket information, please contact Doug at 517-914-9555.  This event is designed for the music lover
and those wishing to support ADAM.
1/25/2011 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.
2/1/2011 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.
2/8/2011 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.
2/15/2011 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.
2/22/2011 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.
2/26/2012 Racing
For Dollars		 ADAM
is a benefactor of this event.  This is
a NASCAR themed event.  More
information is available by visiting www.RacingForDollars.org or by contact
Doug at 517-914-9555.  Tickets are
still available and this is always a festive event to attend.  This event is held at Davis’s Convention
Center, Jackson, MI.  The event starts
at 12:30PM and will end about 5:30PM.
3/3/2012 Annual
Bowling Fundraiser – Event registration on Donation Tab or by calling or
emailing ADAM.		 ADAM’s
Annual Bowling Fundraiser is scheduled.
This event fills up quickly.
Please register early!  We are
also seeking silent auction items of all values.  Please contact Doug at 517-914-9555 is you
woud like to support this event or to arrange a pickup of your item(s) for
auction.  The event will again be held
at Summit Lanes in Vandercook Lake, Jackson, MI.  Registration and Silent Auction begin at
8:00PM.