I've joined the Miles for Miracles team to help the brave kids at Boston Children's Hospital like my niece Viviana. Viviana was diagnosed at 20 weeks gestation as having a rare congenital heart defect called Truncus Ateriosus. At 5 days old Viviana underwent her first open heart surgery. She spent 2.5 weeks post-op at Boston Children’s Hospital under the most amazing care team. On Friday October 20th at a routine Cardiology follow-up appointment, Viviana's Cardiology team identified further issues with her heart that needed to be addressed immediately. Viviana underwent her second open heart surgery at 3 months old. Surgery was a success, she spent 1-week post-op at Boston Children's with the most amazing care team. As of November 21st, Viviana is 4 months old, growing, expanding the love of our family, and inspiring me every day to help kids like her.
Every dollar I raise funds the very best medical care, breakthrough research and vital support services for sick kids and their families. Your gift will:
- help children from your town and across the world get a second chance at life;
- give kids battling the most complex diseases care they can't find anywhere else;
- fuel 3,000+ researchers working to develop new treatments and cures;
- support patient programs, like music and art therapy, to let kids be kids, even during long hospital stays;
- help patient families in crisis with urgent needs, such as food, clothing and housing;
- deliver the most compassionate, leading-edge care to every child who needs it.
Viviana will require future procedures to manage her heart condition. Viviana has been and will continue to be so fortunate to be in the best care with the team at Boston Children’s Hospital. Please support my fundraising and help the incredible kids and families at Boston Children's Hospital.