Charlie's brother Colby was born in April 2024 with a congenital heart defect known as Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA). This condition occurs when the aorta and pulmonary artery, the heart's main blood vessels, are in switched positions.
At just four days old, Colby underwent a marathon 12-hour open-heart surgery known as an Arterial Switch Operation. Charlie stayed with his grandparents during the time that Colby was in the hospital and was the bravest 4 year old. When he visited Colby every few days he read him books, sang songs, and tickled him. We did our best to explain everything to him and Charlie did his best to learn how to be a big brother in a unique way!
After 18 days of incredible strength and resilience from our little fighter, Colby was discharged from the hospital, and at last, we were able to bring him home.
Today, we proudly embrace our role as the family of a heart warrior—Colby, our miracle. Our journey has inspired us to raise awareness about congenital heart diseases, ensuring that more children receive timely interventions like Colby did, and that more families experience the blessings and joy that we now cherish.
We warmly invite you to become a part of this significant journey by supporting my fundraising efforts. Together, we can raise the funds essential to drive forward life-saving research. Your contribution holds immeasurable value to us!