Amy Salter joined HAMOM shortly after finding out she was expecting twins. She gave birth to Joshua and Jacob on November 27th, 2009. Joshua was home by Christmas while Jacob stayed in the NICU.

At some point in just a week or two before giving birth, the twins suffered from Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS), leaving Jacob deprived of necessary essentials in utero. Doctors believe this is what ultimately led to Jacob's diagnosis of Periventricular Leukomalacia. From the time of his birth, Jacob had many ups and downs. Even though Jacob had a really rough start, he began making improvements, giving his family more hope for his future. Unfortunately, Jacob wasn't able to to overcome all of these obstacles. He was returned to God's arms on January 26, 2010.

Even in such tragedy, the Salters were able to give life. Because of Jacob, others will live on through the organ donations made after his passing.

You can read more at Amy & Ken's Caring Bridge Salter Twins site.

YOU CAN HELP THE SALTER FAMILY

Ken and Amy Salter are facing medical deductibles for 2009 and 2010 that amount to $10,000*. This amount doesn't even include any of the costs associated with laying Jacob to rest.

Upon the suggestion of HAMOM, Ken and Amy set up an account at Redstone Federal Credit Union (RFCU) and named it the "Salter Twins Donation Account." This account will allow HAMOM and outside contributors to make donations that will help the Salters pay for these costs, and hopefully take at least some of the financial burden off their shoulders, allowing them to spend more time focusing on Jacob's twin brother Joshua, and their proud big brother, Evan.

Anyone can go to any branch of RFCU and make a donation by using the name "Salter Twins Donation Account." For those who bank at RFCU, an electronic transfer can be made to 51002190088, the number used for the Salter Twins Donation Account. To make an online transfer, log into your RFCU account, click on "Transfer Funds" then "Transfer to Another Member." It will ask for the above account number and the first three letters of the last name (Sal). It's very simple.

Every little bit counts. Every five, ten, twenty or one-hundred dollars will help Ken and Amy with these expenses without the stress of financial burdens. Every bit will allow more quality time with their beloved children.

Donate to the Salter Twins Donation Account via HAMOM during our Collection Drive

From February 15 - March 15, HAMOM and its members will actively seek donations for the Salter Twins Donation Account.

Those who donate during the drive will be entered into a prize drawing.

We will collect donations through our members, at MOMsMart, and by our MOMsMart consignors who choose to donate a percentage of their profit from their personal sales.

To make a donation, and to be included in our drawing, you will need to make a check out to HAMOM. Those who donate more than $250 will get a receipt in the mail from HAMOM. Those who donate less than $250 can use their cancelled check as receipt. These donations are tax deductible because HAMOM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Every single dollar you donate will be deposited into the Salter Twins Donation Account as soon as the monies have been tallied after the 3/15/2010 collection deadline.

To see a list of the current prizes, please visit our Sponsors page!

If you are interested in making a donation, and you want to be included in the prize drawing, but you don't know if you can do it at MOMsMart or through a member, please use our Contact Us page. The address to mail your check is on that page. Please be sure to include "Salter Twins Donation Account" in the memo section of your check. Then please fill out the form on that page and let us know your check is in the mail. That way, we have your email address and we will write to you to let you know we've gotten your check and you'll be included in the prize drawing.

Every single donated dollar will go directly into the Salter Twins Donation Account at RFCU.

HAMOM and the Salters greatly appreciate all prayers and support.

* It was first believed that the Salters were facing $20K in deductibles, but it is actually $10K. This edit was made on 1/27/10. The Salter Twins Donation Account raises money to pay for the $10K plus Jacob's burial.