Kansas child hospitalized with E. coli, benefit planned for Wisconsin family
Aubrey Anderson, a five-year-old from Sterling, Kansas, has been hospitalized with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) secondary to E. coli infection, according to several media reports. She is currently being treated at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, and doctors believe she could remain hospitalized for 3-6 weeks.
KSN TV's website featured a story on the child's illness, and interviewed her parents. From the story:
Aubrey's kidneys have shut down, but the Anderson's are confident she will recover."I think there is more than a 95 percent chance that she will come out of this without any residual affects," Bill said.
Aubrey does have a long road ahead.
Public health officials have not yet been able to determine the source of Aubrey's illness, unlike in the case of Courtney Hansen, an eight-year-old from Ellsworth, Wisconsin, who was recently released from the hospital after a five-week stay while she was treated for HUS. In Courtney's case, the Pierce County Herald reported that she and her younger twin sisters all became ill with E. coli infections after eating wind-fall apples.
Two benefits are planned to raise money for medical expenses. Details of the benefits were provided in the Herald:
The family and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church invite the public to attend the two benefits in Courtney’s honor.The first is a luncheon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, N6450 530th St., Beldenville.
Lunch will consist of soup, sandwichs and salads. Homemade pies will be available for sale.
There will be silent auction as well. To donate an item for the auction, contact Audrey Severson at 273-5019 or mail items directly to: Auction Item, c/o Severson, N6059 530th St., Ellsworth, WI 54011.
The second benefit will be a Hunters’ and Shoppers’ Breakfast 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, also at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.
The breakfast menu will include egg bakes and rolls.
Free will donations will be accepted at both events.
