| Request from Birmingham Local 117 President Don Baker
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Our Deputy Chief Richard Brasfield has been an IAFF member for 36 years. His granddaughter Olivia Dearman is a beautiful 14 year old who was diagnosed in June of 2007 with an extremely rare bone tumor (Desmoplastic Fibroma). Since the discovery of the tumor, Olivia has undergone four major surgeries in Birmingham and the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. The surgeries required removal of a large portion of bone, including the jawbone and teeth, on the left side of her face. Reconstructive surgery was conducted in November, 2009 and she now faces yet another reconstructive surgery followed by implant surgery to replace her teeth. The insurance company has covered all the surgeries thus far but has denied coverage for the implant surgery. Olivia's parents are now facing surgical and hospital costs in excess of $60,000.00 A fund has been established to meet these ever rising costs. If anyone could, and would like to contribute, please send donations to:
"Olivia Smiles"
Westmont Baptist Church C/O Brenda Brasfield
P.O. Box 757
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
Thank You,
Don Baker
President BFFA
IAFF L-117
(205) 966-8116
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