Family Support Network of Eastern North Carolina

The Family Support Network of Eastern NC recognized Greg Robison, local disc jockey, as one of the 2011 Volunteers of the Year. Greg has volunteered his time and equipment to provide music at our Festival of Trees Preview Party for the last several years. Greg has provided a relaxing, invigorating, and entertaining evening for our guest. The music has adds a very positive dimension to our evening and is one of the highlights of the program.

Family Support Network of Eastern NC recognizes Amanda Cannon as the 2011 Volunteer of the Year. Amanda Cannon, a junior at Parrot Academy, excels academically and is involved in athletics and volunteers at many organizations. Amanda has volunteered with the Family Support Network of Eastern NC since she was a child of 4 or 5 decorating trees with her parents. Amanda has continued to follow in the steps of her parents as she gives continuously to the community to make it a better place to live. She now volunteers, on her own, as she assist the FSN-ENC staff in all aspects of the annual FSN-ENC Festival of Trees. She has worked in our office, preparing mailings, packets of information, putting decorations together and then loading and unloading the artificial trees and then setting them up and helping with the decorating of the trees, enabling the Family Support Network of Eastern NC to have a successful fundraiser. Congratulations to Amanda Cannon.

The Family Support Network of Eastern NC (FSN-ENC) gave the Family Support Network Heart Award in Memory of Riley Philpot at the 16th Annual Festival of Trees on Friday, Dec 2, 2011.

Riley was only 11, but she taught many people how to face life, even when she was losing her battle with cancer. She and her parents exemplified their faith, strength, and positive attitude during the many crises they faced. Riley may be gone, but her legacy will live on forever. Zach Tucker, Riley’s best friend, accepted the FSN-ENC Heart in Memory of Riley.

The Family Support Network of Eastern NC presented the FSN-ENC Heart Award to Dr. Bill Chapman in Memory of Bill and Juanita Chapman on Friday evening, Dec. 2.

Bill and Juanita moved to Greenville several years ago and immediately became involved in serving our community. Bill gave of his time, advice and also provided financial support to the Family Support Network for over 10 years. Juanita was always at his side during our annual fundraisers and provided much support.

She will always be remembered for her work at the hospital where she served with the Women’s Auxiliary. Both were involved in Meals on Wheels, Hope Lodge, United Way and many other organizations. Many in Greenville NC will miss them.

Hello, my name is Graci and I was born with Hemifacial Micorsomia.

My mom is the Parent Coordinator for FSN-ENC in Wilson County.  FSN-ENC allows my family to share our experience with others.

We also want to say thank you for all the support we have received from so many people. It meant a lot to my family especially this past year when I had surgery in California.

My name is Thomas and this is my little brother Daniel.

When I was two years old, I was diagnosed with Autism and a month later, my little brother was born.  My mommy got in touch with the Family Support Network of Eastern NC in Johnston County and found many resources for me.  She also met another mom that could relate to what we were going through.

My mom is still involved with FSN-ENC and now they are helping her with my little brother.  He is almost two years old now, has a speech delay, and needs therapy to help with feeding.

My mom is very thankful for all FSN-ENC has done for us.  Thanks!

My name is Sasha, and I was born in February 2009, at 27 weeks gestation, weighing 900 grams.
I want to thank FSN-ENC for visiting with my mom while I was in the hospital and for telling her about Early Intervention.

Even when I was re-admitted to the Pediatric and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit my mom counted on your being there for us.  Mom would have the nurses page the Parent Coordinator so she would know we needed to see someone.

Thank you for everything you have done this past year to make our hospitalizations easier.

My name is Robbie and my birthday was in August. I am one year old.  My mom and dad met the FSN-ENC staff when I was born. They gave them information about Down Syndrome and Early Intervention.

Mom and Dad have learned a lot of new information by attending workshops and other groups sponsored by the Family Support Network of Eastern NC.  For over a year now FSN-ENC has had ongoing communication with my family as we learn about so many different things.  Thank you for being there for us.

Hi! My name is Hunter.  When I was two years old I had a speech delay and a sensory processing disorder.  My mommy got a call from the Family Support Network and they helped us find resources and even other mommies that she could talk to who had a child with a similar diagnosis.  It helped my mom a lot.

My mommy stayed in touch with them and when I was almost 3 years old, I was diagnosed with Autism.  They helped her out with even more resources – my favorite is (therapeutic) horseback riding. Thank you FSN-ENC.

Hi, my name is Christian and I am going to be 2 years old on December 24.  I was born at 25 weeks gestation in 2007.  It was a scary time at since I only weighed 910 grams and was 13 inches long and on a ventilator. My stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit lasted almost 120 days.

Before I was ever born, my mom and dad met the Family Support Network since mom was on bed rest at PCMH.  FSN-ENC gave my parents a lot of information and encouragement and told them about Early Intervention.  Thanks FSN-ENC.