If Evan Newport’s name rings a bell for you, maybe it’s because part of his story was told in A Different Dream for My Child: Meditations for Parents of Critically or Chronically Ill Children. Or maybe it’s because you read about his death in November of 2009, when he gave up his seven year battle caused by Noonan’s Syndrome. Or maybe you watched the incredible video, All Around Me, which featured Evan and an interview with his father, Scott.
In Honor of Evan
Well today, whether you’ve heard of Evan before or not, this news will warm your heart. The C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital, located in Ann Arbor, recently named an award in honor of Evan. The awards recognize hospital faculty, staff and/or volunteers who embody family-centered care.
Read More
You can read more about the awards and Evan’s remarkable story at the C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital website. Believe me, you will fall in love with Evan and his family. May their story inspire and sustain you as you care for your child with special needs.
Do you like what you see at DifferentDream.com? You can receive more great content by subscribing to the quarterly Different Dream newsletter and signing up for the daily RSS feed delivered to your email inbox. You can sign up for the first in the pop up box and the second at the bottom of this page.
