Pennsylvania Support Group

Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!
My husband, Morgan, and I are listed on the web site for TMA support leaders along with a lovely woman, Sue Mattis, from Erie, PA.  We have met a few times over the years and have come to be good friends.  Sue has fundraised for us to go to Victory Junction Family Camp and the last time she volunteered at camp and was our volunteer helper.  She is one special lady.   
Each time I read the journal, I wonder why I don't take the time to say something.  So here goes something.  I want to take this opportunity to let you know that you are not alone.  If you need someone to talk to, please call or email us, we will try to help.  Morgan and I are parents of a 13-year old girl, Maria, who got TM at 6 months of age.  She was paralyzed from her neck down.   We have been through a lot over the years and it has been a lot easier with the support of the TMA Officers, and families we have met along the way.  So if we can be of help, don't hesitant to let us know. 
In the past, we have offered support group meetings at our home near Pittsburgh with one or two folks in attendance.   Once we met folks in the Hershey area for a meeting and presentation from Dr. Douglas Kerr on Stem Cell Research.  If you are interested in meeting, please contact us.  We will work with you to make this possible.
Just remember you are not alone.
Morgan and Pam Hoge

Phone:  (724)942-3874
Email:  hoge5@verizon.net