You may not know it by looking at me, but my heart is 1 in 10,000. I have a rare condition known as Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) with Double Outlet Right Ventrical (DORV) and Transpositions of the Great Arteries (TGA). That's a lot to take in. Long story short, my heart is plumbed differently and I will need surgery as soon as I am born so that I can lead a happy and healthy life. The good news
is that my surgery has a very high success rate! About two months before I arrive, Mom, Dad and Sis will temporarily relocate almost 200 miles to be near the neo-natal care facilities in Seattle. For the first several weeks of my life I will need intensive care, and for weeks after that I will need weekly checkups. My family and I will not be able to return home for at least six months. Jobs will be left behind. The costs of living in Seattle will be high. We estimate we will need to raise $10,000 to $15,000 in order to make it through this process. If you are able to help, even with the smallest amount, my family and I will be forever grateful! Visit our YouCaring page to contribute, and thank you for reading my story! https://www.youcaring.com/theodores-hope
