How Bella Tucker's Brave Story Began
On Easter Sunday, 2010 over the course of 12 hours, 8 year old Bella Tucker of Londonderry, NH and Chelmsford, MA went from enjoying an Easter Egg Hunt with her cousins to being med-flighted to Children's Hospital Boston with a serious infection called Streptococcus Pneumoniae Sepsis with DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation). She remained in a coma for five days but through the efforts of all the doctors and nurses, survived the ordeal. However, she suffered extensive damage to all four limbs.
On April 27th, her life severely changed when Bella Tucker had quadruple amputation surgery. After multiple surgeries and nearly five months at Children's Hospital, Bella was transfered to Spaulding Rehab in Boston on August 18th, 2010. She has a lust for life that just won't quit and her strength, courage and incredible attitude have become an inspiration to everyone she meets.
Check back for updates on Bella's recovery. Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Who is FriendsofBella.org?
FriendsofBella.org was created by Bella Tucker's dad Richard, aunts & uncles, and many supportive friends in Chelmsford, Massachusetts and beyond. Together, they hope to educate and raise awareness of limb loss while raising funds to help with Bella's medical needs, living expenses, and home renovations.
Consider attending an upcoming fundraising event or DONATE ONLINE! Thank you and please keep Bella Tucker in your thoughts and prayers as she begins a long recovery process as a quadruple amputee. Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Recent Photos of Bella
.jpg "Bella, Rich birthday party")
.jpg "Bella, Rich birthday party")
OCTOBER 14, 2011 HALLOWEEN BALL FOR MORE INFO CONTACT US or VISIT CHELMSFORD HALLOWEEN BALL ON FACEBOOK GUARDIAN ANGEL MOTORSPORTS RACES FOR BELLA'S PROSTHETICS Join Guardian Angel Motorsports throughout the year 2011 as they embark on their biggest challenge ever to raise enough money to give Bella Tucker complete prosthetics. Read latest blog for more information.
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Thanks to the following folks for organizing fundraisers for Bella!
This is a VERY incomplete list, so a BIG thank you goes out to the countless friends we've made over the past months who have been incredibly supportive. We absolutely appreciate everything.
Your warmth, kindness, and hard work has meant the world to Bella and her family. THANK YOU!
Valentino's Italian American Family Dining
The Bunting Club - Lowell, MA
Wingate Spa & Salon,
Stratham NH
Latitudes Sports Club,
Methuen, MA
The Meat House, Chelmsford, MA