Christmas Wish Family #3

Introducing the Lawson Family!

You can be a part of shining the light of hope into this family, forever altering their story in a positive way. Their list of needs (and a few wishes) can be found below.

If you would like to fulfill a wish or need on the list by donating new or like-new items or by offering your services, please contact Robert Forbes at Real FM by email ([email protected]) or phone (479-238-8599).

If you'd like to mail in a monetary gift such as gift card or cash, please clearly indicate "For Christmas Wish Family #3," somewhere inside or on the package. For checks, please call Robert Forbes at Real FM at 479-238-8599 before mailing to verify/clarify names.

The Story

Thursday morning, January 2, 2025, 15 year old, Jax, had a seizure in the car on the way to basketball practice. Jax’s mom, Lindsey, immediately called her husband Chuck, who is a firefighter and has expertise in these situations. They all rushed to meet up, but by the time they arrived there together, Jax had stopped breathing and had no pulse.

Chuck came running to the vehicle, clearing his son from the car, and immediately performed CPR while Lindsey called 911. For Lindsey and Chuck, this experience was traumatizing to be in the process of trying to save their son’s life. Chuck was able to get a pulse back, before it crashed again, then got it back once more with the EMS crew on the ambulance. They worked on him while in transit to Mercy Hospital and by the time they got there he had a strong heartbeat, his pupils were responding and his color had improved dramatically.

Once Jax was stabilized, they flew him via helicopter to Children’s Hospital in Little Rock. Jax was able to breathe on his own again on January 12th and has been fighting to get back to us ever since. Jax has received extensive physical and occupational therapies and was able to return home in May. He is currently relearning how to slowly build strength in his body again.

During those long months his older sister Addy completed her senior year with her amazing family 160 miles away. She and Jax have always been close so senior was very difficult for her but she never stopped fighting for him too!

With all of them back under the same roof, Jax has continued therapy after his Anoxic Brain Injury and has made astonishing improvements. His family, community and church still stand and agree for his complete healing in Jesus' name. Their home has undergone renovations to accommodate Jax's needs and his family remain his primary caregivers while still working outside of the home.

Needs (and Wishes)

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Family Wishes and DREAMS

• PRAYERS for Jax and his FULL Recovery
• Marshall's or Home Goods gift cards to decorate after renovation
• Gas/Visa gift cards to transport Jax to PT and OT
• iPad to record and document Jax's progress and story
• Digital Camera for Addy
• Gas cards for Addy (She commutes from home to JBU daily)
• Jax is a huge Thunder fan so tickets to an OKC Thunder game would thrill him
• Razorback Basketball or Baseball tickets
• Queen size mattress for Chuck and Lindsey to replace theirs
• Brandon Lake concert tickets and possibly a hotel for the night?
• Food Delivery Gift Cards

A Special Ask: If you work in a trade (such as a mechanic, plumber, electrician, HVAC, contractor/handyman, etc.) or have your own business that offers services to the community, and you'd like to be a part of potentially helping to fulfill specific needs of this family, please email [email protected]! (Note: Emailing will not obligate you to render any services. You will have the option to review and decide if you are able to help on a case-by-case basis.)

Mailing Address for Gifts: 

90.9 KLRC
110 N Broadway St
Siloam Springs, AR 72761