MEET DOUGLAS
MERRY CHRISTMAS!  2005
Doug's  Links:    Other Helpful Links:
Disney
ADAPT
Newmobility.com
CAMP TATIYEE
Bill Bleecker 
969 W Roosevelt
Apache Junction, AZ  85220
(480) 288-7894
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info@kidslikedoug.com
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5/30/04- My name is Bill Bleecker and I am Doug's primary Care Provider.   I spend over 85 hours a week helping Douglas so I know him very, very well.   Doug has many needs, but of immediate concern is securing reliable transportation for Doug.   His 1988 mini-van needs                and it just isn't safe to take Doug anywhere, especially in the 110 degree heat!   He's due now for his next doctor's appt and it's a hazard to take him there.   He just can't ride comfortably/safely in a regular car.
Doug's greatest joy in life is to get out and see something besides the cieling in his room.   We are seeking help of all sorts; volunteers to help get this organization and website together, and fundraising advice and support.   If you are interested please contact me at:                                                                                                                                                                                                         
8/2/04 update- The van's A/C has now been fixed!   
    
                                

                                                       
bill@kidslikedoug.com
Doug Addiction
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1/27/06 Doug forms an outlaw gang in Tombstone, AZ
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Page Under Construction
   Started in May, 2004
Dougs Wieght As Of 3/24/07:  52.0 lbs
(We have been feeding Doug with a non-invasive, oroesophageal tube - ask me about it!)  NO MORE ASTHMA ETC and GAINED WEIGHT!!! (Was 46lbs.)
repairs,
Arizona Contacts for Kids w/ Disabilities
Caringbridge
Dysphagia Rescource Center
Quilts For Kids.org
    Now 10 pages of photos!     PHOTO PAGES:
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A HAND OF HOPE
DOUG IN THE NEWS!
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new 12/10/04
Doug surounded by 4 girls and 8 hooters in Vegas!
Christmas Day 2004 -  Sporting his new suit and tie, Doug finds out that he will be in Disneyland in only twelve more days, and my camera captures a rare, BIG SMILE!!!
DISNEY PHOTO PAGE
JAN'05
Disney Photo Page
2/28/06- HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY DOUG!
I AM THE CHILD
Click here to read what Doug might say if he could
DISNEY
PHOTO
PAGE
APRIL '05
Disney photo page 2
NEW!
Kristen's Site!!!
7/15/05  Todays quote:  "To The World You Might Be One Person, But To One Person You Might Be The World." Annonymous
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S.E.E.K. Arizona
Lancesmom's Site
8/21/05 - Well Doug has had two of his wisdom teeth pulled and is recovering well.  I think it was worse for me!  Anyway, he seems to be feeling much better without those impacted wisdom teeth!  I have gone thru this site and tried to fix all of the pictures... enjoy!
Next month Doug goes on his first Cruise!!!!!
(9/12/05 - 9/16/05)
12/14/05- started photo page 7 for cruise photos
11/13/05:  Time for an update!  The most exciting thing to report is that I have decided to go further into debt and buy a mini-van so I can continue to take Doug out of his room and into the world.  His 17 yr old mini-van just wasn't working out to be safe and reliable anymore.  I've also aquired a pop-up camper and have spent most of my 'free' time making the van and camper usable for us.  Here is a pic of the new set-up...
2002 Mazda MPV and 1986 Coleman Pop-up
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Doug loves trees, especially X-Mas trees!
CRUISE '05 PHOTOS
Doug visits Tombstone during southern AZ camping trip
Doug famous smile returns
Doug's b-day trip to Vegas, here at the new Hooters Casino!...
Pat and Doug
B-day party at Stratum Laser Tag
A Hand Of Hope Function
DOUG DIGS THE GALS:
ARIZONA CARDINALS CHEERLEADERS!
At the AZ Renaissance Festival '06
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AZ Renaissance Festival '06
Doug and his dancing partner at Hon-Dah Resort 3/16/06
Tear'n up the dance floor!
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SnowInAZ! Photos
VEGAS '06 PHOTOS
SEDONA '05 PHOTOS
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Doug dances with C.C. at Camp Tatiyee
COMING SOON!
6/23/06  Doug returns from Camp Tatiyee!  Picture pages coming soon...
Dancing at Camp Tatiyee
Doug and some new friends at Camp Tatiyee
Doug and Kristen at Camp Tatiyee
President Linsenmann
VOTE:
Douglas - The Little Fir Tree
Read this short story written by Doug's "Mom"
NEW FOR JAN
2007
BILL'S BLOG!
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5-1-07
ATTENTION PLEASE:
I AM VERY SAD TO ANNOUNCE THAT, AFTER 41/2 YEARS,  I AM NO LONGER CARING FOR DOUG, SINCE, DUE TO A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH  HIS "GUARDIAN."  I was forced to resign. 

I was there for Doug 7 days a week, and every night.  Seems I had no say in how Doug could be covered during my 10 day vacation!  I even offered to take him with me!!!


I WILL TRY AND KEEP THIS PAGE AS A MONUMENT TO DOUG.

Thanks to all our fans for your support during this difficult time.
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I haven't been able to see him due to his Guardian's callousness.  And since I was not even consulted, Doug's wellbeing is once again in jeapordy.  His doctor and I had him off most of the damaging medications.  He rarely needed oxygen except at higher altitudes.  He hadn't needed a "breathing treatment" for about a year.  He was out and about and really enjoying life!

8-15-08   Sadly, I have now been told that Doug is back on O2 and getting 4 "breathing treatments" daily.  They say he is "shutting down."  I knew this would happen, but there was nothing I could do.  I can't force anyone to listen or care, unfortunately.  Doug only speaks to those who will listen and care.
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