CASEpeer Gives Back
At CASEpeer we believe in continuously developing personal injury software, helping our clients give their clients the best experience possible. We're inspired by Fisher House Foundation, who builds and houses living centers for families of wounded veterans who need medical attention. We are thrilled to join with Fisher House Foundation to help give back to a charity that has given 10 million nights of lodging to families in need. Join us in supporting those who have sacrificed for our safety and the betterment of this country, by donating to Fisher House Foundation.
If you are in the Orange County region, CASEpeer will be hosting a Soul Cycle, Fashion Island ride to thank you for your generous donation.
The event will take place on November 12, 2020, 4:00 - 5:00 PM. We are requesting a minimum $50 donation to reserve a bike. Register for the event here. http://go.casepeer.com/en/casepeer-gives-back-fisher-house-2020
Email Frances Thorpe at fthorpe@casepeer.com, with any questions regarding the event or making a donation.
The Spencer Family Fisher House Story:
On December 11, 2018, a storm wrecked havoc on the city of Kodiak, Alaska, causing multiple injuries, to then pregnant, Courtney Spencer. Thanks to amazing doctors and the staff and volunteers of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Fisher House, the family was able to hold off on having their baby boy for almost five weeks.
Courtney and Colin started trying to have a child after Colin was already an eight-year veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. But four years later, fertility treatments were needed to conceive their first born.
On December 11, an ultrasound appointment during a storm revealed that Courtney’s body was very close to going into labor, which would have been life threatening to baby Percival.
“At the time, I’m thinking, ‘We’re being medevacced to save the baby,’ but I learned later that no, they didn’t expect the baby to survive. They were just trying to save me,” Courtney said. For almost five weeks, the Spencers lived at the JBER Fisher House.
“We spent Christmas there. We spent New Year’s. The whole house kind of did a big New Year’s Dinner. We all cooked.”
“Well, I didn’t, but everyone else did.” Courtney directed her husband’s cooking from her bed via text and photo messages. Colin helped cook a donated ham that they shared with other guests.
Percival came a few weeks later on January 13. Colin spent as much time as he could in the hospital visiting his wife and son, only returning to the Fisher House when he was kicked out.
By July 1, it was safe to send the whole family from the hospital to the Fisher House, and then to send the whole family home. On January 13, 2020, Percival turned 1, in Boston. The family stays in touch with other Fisher House families who helped them welcome their little boy.
