From the outside, Anthony looks like any other 10-year-old boy. He is an honor roll student, is active in his local church, and loves soccer, Legos, Star Wars, and magic tricks. He is seemingly normal in every sense of the word.
But unlike most 10-year-old boys, Anthony has been fighting a relentless battle against congenital heart disease, enduring multiple surgeries and procedures, countless hospitalizations, and two life-threatening infections to his heart. His heart is now so compromised that no medicine, no catheterization, no surgery can help it. At the recommendation of his doctors at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, he is now waiting for a life-saving heart transplant.
Anthony’s best friend is the daughter of Pary Moppins, a dear blogger buddy of mine. She approached me recently asking me to help spread the word about Anything for Anthony. Her daughter made this super sweet YouTube video for Anthony, please watch with your tissue box handy! Anthony was recently featured in the Marshall (TX) News Messenger, chronicalling his journey and struggle from birth through his current need for a transplant. I think that this little boy is just an hour from my home town makes it all the more special to me.
$1.40
Like many families who are unable to shoulder the significant financial burden of transplant and the lifetime care it requires, Anthony’s family has entered into a relationship with the Children’s Organ Transplant Association, a national non-profit organization which assists families in raising funds for transplant-related expenses. Funds are raised for COTA in honor of Anthony and can only be used for expenses directly related to his transplant related expenses. All gifts are tax deductible and 100% of the funds raised will be designated for his use. More information can be obtained at www.cota.org.
The family asks for your prayers and your help. Providing for Anthony’s medical future is not an option. It is a necessity.
If you’ve followed Deals From MS Do for very long, you know that I do NOT normally ask for donations and rarely push offers that even require you to spend any money. However, this is an exception to my own rules. I have made a separate donation for both my daughter and I. I hope that you will donate $1.40 from your household or for each member of your household. Of course, higher donations are also welcomed! Even if you are unable to donate the requested $1.40, please join the many family and friends who are praying for a successful transplant for Anthony.
Secure donations may be made online at http://cota.donorpages.com/
Thank you so much for supporting this effort. This is a precious family and very dear friends.