Our baby girl Lily is only 7 months old, and she is already fighting the hardest battle of her life.
Three weeks ago, what started as a routine checkup turned into every parent's worst nightmare. The doctors discovered a rare heart condition that requires immediate open-heart surgery — without it, Lily may not survive past her first birthday.
The surgery alone will cost over $18,000. Add post-operative care, specialist follow-ups, medications, and time off work — the total reaches $25,000. We have exhausted every option and cannot cover this on our own.
Lily is the most joyful little soul. She smiles at strangers, laughs when the dog walks by, and grabs your finger like she never wants to let go. She hasn't taken her first steps, said her first word, or blown out her first birthday candle — and we refuse to let that chance be taken.
Every dollar brings Lily one step closer to surgery and recovery. The medical team told us she has an excellent chance of a full recovery with the procedure.
If you can give, please give. If you can't, please share. Thank you. 💗
— Elizabeth & Family, Portland, Oregon
