Our Thanks to the Fairbanks, Rays, and You

July 28th marked a core memory for TSF. Not only were we able to see the lovely powerful parents, Pete and Lydia, in action, but also see the awe-inspiring transformative change that Ellis was able to make with her legacy. 

After the Fairbanks came across the idea of donating $100 to TSF with Pete’s strikeouts in honor of losing their daughter to TS, the Rays Baseball Foundation took the step forward in matching each donation. For more than a month, the family spread awareness and raised donations through the season. When TSF made the trip for the Rays’ Player Weekend to teach baseball fans and parents about Turner syndrome, it reminded us what Ellis’ fight was for.

We can’t emphasize how grateful we are that the Fairbanks and the Rays trusted us to help mold Ellis’ legacy in bridging the gap for TS. As an organization, we’ve always chose to put families first before our success, knowing the hardship Turner syndrome brings in a medical world that cannot give all the answers. Admittedly, this year was one of the most difficult for us to be able to keep going.

This collaboration reignited our hope and strength, and reminded us why we need to keep making our sacrifices. Thanks to the Fairbanks, the Rays, and you, we were able to highlight the importance of awareness with Turner syndrome and bring compassion to the field. Without you, we could never do what we do and it’s the advocacy and passion of those like Pete and Lydia that gives us power to keep making change. 

Unfortunately, Pete has recently suffered a lat strain injury, causing him to sit out for an undetermined number of weeks. We at TSF give him our best wishes to a full recovery and are here to support the Fairbanks in any way we can.

We hope you’ll join us in keeping the support going!