March of Dimes Car Donation Review

“It was his favorite charity because he was helped as an infant with a complicated surgery that was beyond his parents means.”

This truck was well-loved by my sweet husband who passed away last summer.  He was a big fan of March of Dimes; it was his favorite charity because he was helped as an infant with a complicated surgery that was beyond his parents means. 

His family was living in Troy, Ohio when he was born in 1954.  He was initially diagnosed as mongoloid, and had been born with cranial stenosis.  The attending doctors told his parents that he would not live past 2 or 3 years old, and that they should prepare themselves for this. 

However, their family doctor, Dr. South,  did not believe this diagnosis.  He said that he “saw a certain light that baby’s eyes” and observed that he was normal in every other way.  Dr. South  advocated for an invasive and (at the time) not often performed surgery that would separate his fused skull plates and allow for the normal growth of the brain.  The operation was successful, and he grew up as a very bright child who lived a fine life, and was a remarkable person who made an impression on everyone he met, up until his passing in September of 2024.

His mom wrote and had published a story about this surgery, and I believe it was shared on one of the daytime television shows (Rosemary Clooney or Paul Dixon, etc.).

Thank you so much for saving him for me; we were high school sweethearts an would have been married 50 years in March of this year.  We were lucky enough have two fantastic daughters and a business that will hit 50 in 2026.

Thank You, Patti!

March of Dimes is focused on providing research, education, and advocacy for mothers and babies as they begin their loving journeys together. Regardless of age, socioeconomic status, economic situation, or demographic background, March of Dimes is committed to supporting women throughout their pregnancies and after the birth of their children. By donating your car, you are helping to empower these women with programs and valuable information about creating and maintaining happy and healthy families.

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