By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Amy Stedman of Southington has known her friend Carrie Cameron of Bristol for at least 30 years. Both attended junior high school together in Southington and Stedman said she knew that Cameron would always show her support. However, she never imagined how her long-time friend would give back to her family during one of their most difficult times. Cameron, the owner of Taxing Matters in Plainville, set up a fundraiser to help Stedman’s son Adam who has battled Arteriovenus malformations (AVMs), which are defects in the vascular system that results in a snarled tangle of arteries and veins. Before receiving surgery this past March, Stedman said her son suffered five seizures, which left the family with thousands of dollars worth of medical bills, which their insurance company covered a portion of them. After writing an article on Adam’s condition and leaving a jar at the reception desk, Cameron received donations from clients from Southington and other surrounding areas like Bristol and Hartford. She raised over $1500 for the Stedman family. “It was completely unexpected,” said Stedman, adding how overwhelmed and grateful she felt for the outpour of support from her friend’s clients. “I was amazed [...]
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