Uniting Trach Children
Original members of the Dallas TrachTies Support Group, who's
parents first met via Aaron's Tracheostomy Page. Each of these children are features
in Kids with Tracheostomies.
Haley Barton, Max Niemann Daily, Dakota Killough and Rachel Levy
On September 27, 1998, TrachTies Support Group of Dallas hosted a Uniting Trach
Children party for all of the trached children who are patients at Children's Medical
Center in Dallas. A total of 13 families attended as well as a few members of the hospital
staff. For many of the families, this was the first time they had even seen another child
with a trach.
Each family was able to learn about trach products and accessories from the numerous
medical products and literature that were donated. There were many new and interesting
products that many had never seen before. Two companies sent sales representative to
discuss their products with the parents.
Our goals are to host this party annually and to increase the turnout each year. The
children thoroughly enjoyed the company of one another. This party allowed them to see
that there are other children who have trachs. The parents were also able to offer support
and information to the other families.
Kelly Killough
