Monday, May 20, 2013
Sunshine on a Ranney Day will reveal the makeover in July.
Come mid-July, a toddler injured at his Winder day care center when a tree limb hit him in the head last fall will have a home that accommodates his special needs. The Halstead family has relocated from Barrow County to Jefferson, where, on July 13, a nonprofit organization that creates dream room makeovers for children with long-term illnesses in the metro Atlanta area will unveil its "biggest and most extensive home makeover to date." According to a news release, through generous donations, company sponsors, a design team and volunteers, Sunshine on a Ranney Day is completing a total home makeover for the Halstead family. Improvements include widened doorways, wood floors, a chair lift, a newly-designed kitchen, a therapy room, a wheel…
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The G-Braves will hold a 5k and "Tripp Halstead Night" to raise money for the toddler injured in Barrow County last year.
The Gwinnett Braves announced Monday they will hold a 5k to raise funds for Tripp Halstead, the Barrow County toddler injured when a tree limb hit him in the head during Hurricane Sandy last fall. The race called "Tripp's Trot" will take place Saturday, June 22 at 8 a.m. at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, Ga. Registration is $25 before May 22 and increases to $35 the day of the event. There will also be a Fun Run. Registration for that is $20. Runners can register at trippstrot.com. The support will continue that day with "Tripp Halstead Night" at the G-Braves game against the Syracuse Chiefs. A portion of funds raised from the concession stands and a Tennis Toss after the game will go to the Halstead family. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m…
Saturday, April 27, 2013
View photos from the event, which was attended by world-record holder Greg Cochran.
Personal trainer and world-record holder Greg Cochran was at Road Atlanta this past weekend on Saturday, April 20, as part of a fundraiser for Tripp Halstead, the Barrow County toddler who was critically injured when a large tree limb fell on him last October. Cochran set out to pull two all-new Nissan Pathfinders from Carriage Automotive Group. Thanks to Rebecca Cameron for sharing photos of the event. You can also click here to watch video of Cochran pulling the vehicles. According to Cameron, corporate donations from the event are still being totaled. "I do know that we brought in over $1,600 in cash donations from people combined from Road Atlanta and at Loco's Grill and Pub in Winder from the after party that night," Cameron wrote in …
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Doctors are monitoring his liver enzymes, according to a post on the Facebook page where his family provides updates. You can show your support for Tripp by dining out at a Winder restaurant today.
After being home for just three days, Tripp Halstead, a Winder toddler critically injured in October when a tree limb weighing several hundred pounds fell and struck him in the head, has been hospitalized so doctors can monitor his liver enzymes. Tripp was transported via ambulance Monday morning, according to a post on the Facebook page where his family provides updates on his condition. His mother, Stacy Halstead, posted a couple hours later that Tripp had undergone X-rays and lab tests and was preparing for an ultrasound. "So basically we are here for observation and more blood tests tomorrow," Stacy Halstead wrote in an update about 9 p.m. Monday. "If his liver enzymes go down or stay the same I think they will send us home, if they …
Monday, April 1, 2013
The toddler had returned home Friday after spending five months hospitalized.
UPDATE: Stacy Halstead, Tripp's mother, posted that he has been admitted to the hospital so doctors and staff can monitor his liver enzymes, which are elevated. "We have no idea what this means," she wrote. "The Drs don't know either.. Hence.. why we are spending the night. Hope to know more tomorrow. Please remember he is still a privacy patient so please don't call the hospital. I will keep posting through the night. Thank you for all the prayers and positive thoughts and posts. Love you all." ORIGINAL REPORT: After being home for just three days, Tripp Halstead, a Winder toddler critically injured in October when a tree limb fell and struck him in the head, has returned to a hospital. Tripp was transported via ambulance Monday …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Tripp came home Friday, according to a post on the Facebook page where the family posts updates on his condition.
After five long months and multiple surgeries, Tripp Halstead, a Winder toddler seriously injured in October when a tree limb fell and struck him in the head, is back home. Tripp came home Friday, according to a post on the Facebook page where the family provides updates on his condition "I held my breath till we actually walked through the door at moms house. Tripp has been perfect. He slept the whole way home. Then woke up when we got here," Stacy Halstead, Tripp's mother, wrote in an update on Friday, March 29. Saturday night, Stacy Halstead said Tripp is doing awesome and shared this update: You can follow updates on Tripp's condition here. You might also be interested in reading about events that will benefit Tripp: Subscribe to…
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Stacy Halstead, Tripp's mother, wrote on Facebook that the first morning home has been a success.
After five long months and multiple surgeries, Tripp Halstead, a Winder toddler seriously injured in October when a tree limb fell and struck him in the head, is back home, according to a post on the Facebook page where the family provides updates on his condition. "I held my breath till we actually walked through the door at moms house. Tripp has been perfect. He slept the whole way home. Then woke up when we got here," Stacy Halstead, Tripp's mother, wrote in an update on Friday, March 29. Stacy Halstead wrote this update about noon today. You can follow updates on Tripp's condition here. You might also be interested in reading about events that will benefit Tripp: Subscribe to Barrow Patch’s newsletters, follow us on Twitter and “…
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Thursday, February 28, 2013
In a post on Facebook, Stacy Halstead said this is the eighth surgery her son has undergone in the past four months.
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Thursday, February 28
Tripp Halstead, a toddler seriously injured in October when a tree limb weighing several hundred pounds fell and struck him in the head, is recovering from a surgery performed earlier today, according to a post on the Facebook page where the family provides updates on his condition. The procedure was the eighth surgery the toddler has undergone in the past four months. Doctors removed a drain that allowed fluid to flow into a bag outside of his head and replaced it with a new, bacteria-free drain. Tripp's mother, Stacy Halstead, shared this post about 11 a.m.: One of the latest posts said Tripp was doing well following surgery and was resting. You can follow updates on Tripp's condition here. The Barrow County community, and communities…
Friday, February 15, 2013
Stacy Halstead asked for prayers for her son in a post Friday morning on the Facebook page where the family provides updates on his condition.
UPDATE: Posted to Facebook by Tripp's father, Bill Halstead. Original report: Tripp Halstead, a toddler seriously injured in October when a tree limb weighing several hundred pounds fell and struck him in the head, is in intensive care, according to a post on the Facebook page where the family provides updates on his condition. "I finally talked to his ICU dr for just a moment and he just said that Tripp is extremely sick, the infection is very serious and it is life [sic] threating," Stacy Halstead posted about 9 a.m. "Tripp is still heavily sedated so at least he is finally getting some sleep. They just did X-rays and now waiting on getting an echo done. They know something is wrong with his heart and they can't get him warm." Tripp'…
Tammy Ellis
11:00 pm on Monday, April 1, 2013
Don't worry GOD got Tripp the devil love to see you worry cry and lose sleep. But GOD said. He will keep u in perfect peace who's mind is stayed on him. No matter how things look or seems remember in all things give thanks. Through the good and bad. This is not your battle your job is to praise and thank GOD. He's gonna take care of Tripp trust him and give him time. Love you all Halstead family. more ›