Stacy and Bill Halsted told FOX 5's George Franco that fundraisers like the one held Friday make it easier for them to stay strong for Tripp as he continues on his long road to recovery.
The parents of 2-year-old Tripp Halstead enjoyed rare moments of relaxation at a fundraiser for their son on Friday night. Their son captured the hearts of many after he was hit in the head by a falling tree limb at his daycare center and left with severe injuries.
Stacy and Bill Halsted told FOX 5's George Franco that fundraisers like the one held Friday make it easier for them to stay strong for Tripp as he continues on his long road to recovery. The couple relaxed in a dry $10,000 hot tub—the top prize in a raffle held at Georgia Spa in Buford. The funds raised benefit Tripp, who was injured in late October.
"He looks amazing now with the skull back in place and there's no more indentation from that," said Bill Halstead of his son.
Bill Halstead says doctors at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite have re-attached a portion of Tripp's skull after swelling in his brain went down. On Friday morning, they decided against placing a shunt in his brain, but it may still be needed.
"It would go behind his ear and run down his neck into his stomach, and whenever fluids rebuild in his brain and the body doesn't absorb it like you or I would have, it would just drain into his stomach," his dad explained.
The tickets were going fast at $10 each. The three prizes—the hot tub, a Big Green Egg barbeque, and a limo ride—were great incentives, but most people said they were really there just to help out the family.
"They give me strength when I get down, and they help me to think positive and just be strong for my baby," said Stacy Halstead.
Georgia Spa says they raised $15,000 toward Tripp's medical expenses on Friday night. Another fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at the Infinity Center on Stafford Street in Winder.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:32 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:32:32 GMT
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we'll pause to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It's also a great time to thank veterans for their service to our country—veterans just like World War II American hero Lew Fern.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 04:56:30 GMT
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:55:59 GMT
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home.
A local woman says she's trying to rebuild her life after storms hit this past weekend and destroyed her home. Just one day later, some of her family members were in Oklahoma near where the tornado hit.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:50:14 GMT
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground.
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground. Both victims are 6-year-old boys who are in kindergarten at Rocky Plains Elementary School, where the attack happened.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:42:27 GMT
What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
Sunday, March 31 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-03-31 22:55:12 GMT
It was a homecoming thousands had been waiting for the last few months. The parents of Tripp Halstead tell FOX 5 News that they are overwhelmed that their little boy is back at home.
It was a homecoming thousands had been waiting for the last few months. The parents of Tripp Halstead tell FOX 5 News that they are overwhelmed that their little boy is back at home.
Friday, March 22 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-03-23 03:38:32 GMT
Tripp Halstead's family is once again able to use Facebook to communicate with the 2-year-old's supporters.
Tripp Halstead's family is once again able to use Facebook to communicate with the 2-year-old's supporters. FOX 5 contacted Facebook on behalf of the Halstead family after their access was restricted, and it has since been restored.
Tuesday, February 19 2013 9:52 PM EST2013-02-20 02:52:48 GMT
Tripp Halstead's mother says he's recovering after another unexpected surgery on Tuesday. The 2-year-old's doctors operated on him again.
Tripp Halstead's mother says he's recovering after another unexpected surgery on Tuesday. The 2-year-old's doctors operated on him again, this time to remove and replace an external shunt after he recently developed bacterial meningitis.
Monday, February 18 2013 10:04 PM EST2013-02-19 03:04:12 GMT
Tripp Halstead's parents say he is now battling bacterial meningitis and a life-threatening infection after undergoing emergency surgery on Thursday. Get the latest updates on his condition here.
Tripp Halstead's parents say he is now battling bacterial meningitis and a life-threatening infection after undergoing emergency surgery on Thursday. Get the latest updates on his condition here.
Tripp Halstead has experienced a serious setback, his mother reports on his Facebook page. After Tripp was unable to sleep, doctors discovered he had contacted bacterial meningitis.
Friday, February 8 2013 5:43 AM EST2013-02-08 10:43:03 GMT
Tripp Halstead's parents say he's scheduled to go home on Friday.
Tripp Halstead's parents say he could be headed home soon. The 2-year-old Winder boy has gone from the brink of death to thriving after suffering traumatic brain injury when a tree limb fell on him at his day care in late October last year.
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Stacy and Bill Halsted told FOX 5's George Franco that fundraisers like the one held Friday make it easier for them to stay strong for Tripp as he continues on his long road to recovery.
