Oishi 11th Year Anniversary and Give Back July 3rd
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MEET THATCHER
Thatcher is a happy 7 1⁄2 year old in 1st Grade who
lives locally with his older brother, younger sister, Dad and Mom. He was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism that stems from a genetic disorder. It took 5 years and several misdiagnoses to confirm that he suffers from the non-classic form of Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata or RCDP, he is one of 16 people worldwide with this diagnosis. There is only one team of specialists at Children’s Hospital in Delaware who treat children with RCDP. At 12 months, he was diagnosed with Epilepsy. By the time he was 4, he was experiencing 50-100 seizures per day. At 31⁄2, he was diagnosed with Autism. His hips were deformed and had major hip surgery last year. He has shortened femur bones caused by Coxa Vera, cataracts and intellectual disabilities which leave him developmentally at the age of a 9-12 month old. His RCDP has also led to heart and respiratory issues. He began taking steps in 2022 but requires constant supervision due to poor balance, coordination and seizure activity. Outside of his home, he uses his wheelchair to get around. He is non verbal and uses a few gestures to communicate. He loves balls, trucks and anything musical. His favorite pastime is watching fast cars and playing with his older brother. On Wednesday, Jul 3rd, Oishi will be celebrating its 11th anniversary and wants to give back to the Community. They will donate ALL of the sales on that day to help Thatcher and family with his needs. A Contribution Jar is on the counter at the restaurant and Silent Auction Items will be available for bidding beginning on June 12th. Please help us Take care of Thatcher and be a part of this heart-warming event!!