May 2, 2012

Quest Elementary student returns after bone marrow transplant May 2, 2012

June 8, 2012  Eli comes to teacher Carol Jones' classroom two, half-days per week. He just returned from "Make a Wish" trip to DisneyWorld.

May 2, 2012  Quest Elementary primary student, Eli Lana, returned to school for the first time May 2 to the encouragement and support of his classmates and teachers.  His fight with a rare disease, Fanconi Anemia or FA, required him to have a bone marrow transplant last year. He missed half of kindergarten and all of his first year in primary up until now.  He is going to begin with a few half days a week in teacher Carol Jones’ classroom.  His first official half day is May 3, 2012.   While in Cincinnati Children's Medical Center receiving treatment, he was given an authentic “ten gallon hat”  about  which he promptly wrote a song with help from musician and staff member Mary Hilderbrandt who added a few touches and set it to music. She played “Eli’s song” for students on Wednesday, May 2, along with a slideshow of some of the artwork, letters and cards our students made for him.   ELI VIDEO - courtesy of his mom, Mary Ann

July 30, 2011 was Day +100 for Eli Lana  who had his bone marrow transplant 100 days ago. Your outreach, cards and gifts have meant so much to the Lana family! If everything remains stable, Eli is scheduled to return home this month!! This is excellent news! Upon return he will require weekly visits and monitoring at Strong as his immune system continues to strengthen. Eli will also return to Cincinnati every two weeks to every month for the next several months. Eli has had an amazing journey and his Quest family has supported him all the way! In honor of his 100 Day Celebration we are asking everyone to consider Storybird Fundraiser For Eli Lana participating in a summer fundraiser through www.storybird.com    Between August 15th- September 15th Quest students are encouraged to login to Storybird, write a story using provided artwork, and purchase a copy of their book. They are beautiful keepsakes and can be used for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. For every hard copy that is purchased, Storybird will donate $5 to Eli's family for the excessive costs of caring for a child with Fanconi Anemia.  If you would like to volunteer before the fundraiser on August 15th please email Stephanie Harney sharney@rochester.rr.com  for more info. We do need helpers to enter class names into the Storybird database. Wishing continued growth and health to Eli and support to his family during this next transition. Sincerely, Stephanie Harney QUEST Library Media Specialist   Eli has found a match at Cincinnati Children's Medical Center April 12, 2011

Silent Auction April 13, 2011 at Hilton High School to help Lana family    Students, teachers and families at Quest Elementary School are making gift baskets around various themes to auction off in a silent auction at Hilton High School Wednesday, April 13, at 7 pm before the school's band and choral concert to support the Lana family who is in Cincinnati while Eli undergoes intenstive medical treatment.  "Eli may be there six months undergoing medical procedures. Many will want to help in some way.   We have more than 20 themed baskets such as Monkey Business, Family Fun and Hello Kitty, as well as gifts from Mary Kay, gardening, etc.," said teacher Suzanne Pilon in whose class Eli was a kindergarten student.   

March 24, 2011  "The Hilton High School Drama Club is sponsoring the Bone Marrow Drive," said Drama Club Advisor Leah Oltean. "Eli's older sister Emma Mason is a senior at the high school and an active member in Drama Club.  The minimum general criteria for being a bone marrow donator is age 18-60;  available to donate to anyone;  general good health including no auto immune disorders, no severe back problems and never been diagnosed with cancer. There is a 5-10 minute video explaining the process and donors complete a health questionnaire. The test is a simple cheek swab. No blood is drawn. "  Bone Marrow Drive March 24 at Hilton High School organized by "Be the Match"  "Eli is an outgoing, amusing, adorable child. who loves Star Wars action figures, arts and crafts, and 'World War II stuff' as his Grandpa, John Potter is a WWII vet. Eli’s parents, both Tim Lana and I  are both Hilton graduates," Mary Ann [Potter] Lana said. "Eli’s Grandmother, Joan Potter, is retired from the Hilton School District and continues to substitute and volunteer in the schools. Eli’s older brother and sister currently attend Hilton High School; Emma Mason is a senior and Jack Mason is a freshman."