Sad news: friend of the blog Ed Blum has lost his infant son, Elijah James Blum, to a medical disorder. I urge you to read the linked post; it’s beautiful but unspeakably sad. Our hearts go out to Ed and Jennifer as they mourn their loss.
The history department at San Diego State University, where Ed teaches, has established a memorial fund in Elijah’s name. Details are below. I encourage you to contribute whatever you can.
The History Department at San Diego State University would like to announce its fundraising efforts to create the “Elijah James Blum Memorial Fund.” Elijah, son of Associate Professor Edward J. Blum and Jennifer Blum, passed away on August 31, 2011, from complications related to a mitochondrial disorder. After developing cataracts in his eyes and degenerating muscularly such that his eating and breathing were impaired, Elijah died peacefully at home with his family. His favorite game was peek-a-boo and he laughed far more in life than he cried. He was just over eight months old.
The “Elijah James Blum Memorial Fund” will be used to support teaching and learning in the History Department at San Diego State University. Tax-deductible contributions to the fund may be made by writing a check to “The Campanile Foundation,” referencing the Elijah James Blum Memorial Fund on the memo line and sending it to Bonnie Akashian, SDSU Dept. of History, 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego, CA 92182-6050. Please contact Beth Pollard (Associate Prof. of History, epollard@mail.sdsu.edu) or Nancy Lemkie (Senior Director of Development in CAL at SDSU, nlemkie@mail.sdsu.edu or 619-594-8569), if you have any questions.
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