Chris is a 10-year-old boy who is currently paralyzed from the waist down after being hit by a stray bullet while attending a piano lesson on January 10th, 2008. Chris and his family face a difficult road ahead, and will need all the support and donations you can give. This blog is dedicated to keeping the public informed about how to help.

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Update - January 31

From Chris's mother Jennifer: "A mere three weeks after the shooting incident Chris continues to improve. His kidneys and wounds are healing nicely. He participates in physical and occupational therapy and is beginning a school program. Children's hospital has many great activities to keep him occupied and he is greatly enjoying limited visits from school friends. His spirits are good. Chris really enjoys reading the many beautiful cards from everyone. He reads all the cards we bring. Though he does not realize the magnitude of the outpouring of thoughts and prayers and well wishes he is grateful for the outpouring.
Richard and I want to thank everyone who has sent words of encouragement or offers to help. The encouraging words keep us all going. We are so impressed with the various fund raising events and marches for peace. We want to thank Crocker parents and friends who are so very supportive at this time. We are returning calls as time allows and will get to everyone. We also want to thank the staff at Children's hospital. Everyone loves children and feels good to Chris, Richard and I."

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Update on Chris

From Chris's mother Jennifer: "Chris is out of the ICU and getting stronger. Yeah, we can decorate his room! He has much less pain. This is a milestone for us. He is resting with family and close friends in a healing space and started physical therapy when he was still in the ICU. We are under doctor's orders to keep the company down and we oblige."

Saturday, January 19, 2008

On-line Credit Card Donations

An on-line donation page has been set up by friends of the Rodriguez family and Acteva.com. Acteva.com has kindly waived their service fee and is picking up all other credit card fees associated with these donations, thereby making it possible for 100% of your donation to go to the Rodriguez family. To make a donation, click on the image above or click here.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

How Can I Help Chris?

  • Deposit your donation at any Wells Fargo branch: cash or check made payable to "Christopher G. Rodriguez" (reference Trust Account No. 7013202606)
  • Mail your check, made payable to "Christopher G. Rodriguez"
    (reference Trust Account No. 7013202606) to:
    Wells Fargo
    151 40th St.
    Oakland, CA 94611

    Tel: (510) 597-4210

  • We are working on an on-line credit card donation page. It should be up soon...

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Bake sale donation drive a great success!

The bake sale donation drive hosted by the Crocker Highlands Elementary School in honor of Chris was a great success today. Hear about it here.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who helped and participated.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Welcome


The main reason for this is to let people know Chris is still in the ICU and getting stronger. We are grateful to everyone for all the good wishes and efforts.

  • The 5th grade at Crocker Highlands Elementary School is sponsoring a bake sale and donation drive on behalf of their classmate Christopher Rodriguez, on Wednesday, January 16th. More information is on the school website.
  • Harmony Road planned concert on 2/10 at Chapel of the Chimes on Piedmont Avenue.
  • Trust fund at Wells Fargo Bank, 151 40th street, Oakland in his name. acct # 7013202606
Please feel free to leave messages here. We'll be posting more information soon.