A Mattress & Bed Frame for Kordé

He's what we call our wonder baby. Our Superman.

Kordé has had a rough start to life. He was born at 28 weeks weighing 1100g and spent 4 month in the hospital. When he finally was able to go home, he was sent home on portable oxygen. But our little man is a fighter. He was meeting his corrected milestones but in December of 2010 Kordé came down with a very bad case of pneumonia which led to his hospitalization.

After 2 days in the hospital he came home and he was different; he was no longer that huggable, laughing, eat everything, inquisitive little boy. He was now a high strung, easily upset child who screamed and cried and threw things, and didn't want anyone touching him. He wouldn't play with anyone. He was engrossed in watching things spin, bouncing on his toes and flapping his arms. He wouldn't make eye contact and had stopped babbling and talking. He lost all his words.

I knew something was wrong with my child. By April of 2011, Kordé was diagnosed with ASD, PPD NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder Non Otherwise Specified)

That started another long journey that has been very, very hard.

When Kordé was almost 6 years old; he was 4'2" tall and weighed 80+lbs. Kordé is a big boy and can be aggressive and plays rough. One day, he destroyed his bedroom set and I didn’t know how I would be able to get him a new one.

I found out about Dayforce Cares in a Facebook group I "liked" and am so glad I did. It’s refreshing to know people and companies care and that help is available when you look for it.

With the help of Dayforce Cares, Kordé will be able to sleep on a bed that doesn't smell faintly of urine, that isn't on the floor because it doesn't have a frame. He will have warmer winter wear and be able to engage in recreational activities that will get him moving. I won't have to worry about "going without" for now because of the help received.

Kordé is our special little man. I don't mind sharing him and his story, such that it is, if it will help anyone in any way.

THANK YOU DAYFORCE CARES for your generosity in making things possible for an amazing little boy.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Kordé & Kena