To many friends who frequent the Zeltzers' hospitable home, introducing Sammy, the kindest and the wittiest kid, would be superfluous. Knowing that thousands of concerned people will visit this website and will want to help out both the family and the Foundation, we thought it was important that you all "meet" our hero. He is a hero for stoically dealing with and adjusting to his new debilitating condition, giving warmth and hope to distraught family, and uniting all kinds of people.
Please meet our precious Sammy, before and now.Before
Sammy was born a perfectly healthy kid 7 years ago to a Russian immigrant parents Alex and Gelena. He is the youngest child in a family and has 2 loving sisters, Eva and Marina and a big brother, Michael
Known for his sharp tongue and a witty mind, he's always kept his teachers and parents on a tip of their toes. Sammy is an excellent reader and speller, very curious, loves swimming, playing Wii, and going to Sunday school learning Hebrew and about Jewish traditions.more...
NowSammy is still very loving and kind, but it is difficult for him to express it verbally. His speech is now somewhat slurred and voice very quiet. Instead of talking, he expresses himself by using his finger to draw images or letters in the air. He likes to touch-feel people to give positive energy.
He has stiffness in his legs and it is increasingly difficult for him to walk without having to lean on someone and limping. It seems that he continuously feels off-balance: he prefers to sit or lay on the floor and when he stands he either grasps for the air with his hands or has to hold on to people or subjects to stay erect. It is even difficult for him to sit in a chair for a short time - he slides down.more...
G-d Bless You and your family!
