The Gaona Family Medical Fund

Hi my name is Joanne Whalen and I’m fundraising for Ben & Chelsea Gaona. Our friends had their first baby, Rowan Ezra, on 12/18/2023. He is a precious gift and has already shown us that he’s a strong fighter. He will require extensive medical support for the foreseeable future. He will need a minimum of 3 heart surgeries; the first was at the beginning of the year. He is currently in the pediatric intensive care unit full time and will continue to be there for the next several months. 

You may not know this - but until recently, they were a single vehicle household. The first use of funds raised - NEARLY $6500! - helped them purchase a second vehicle so that Chelsea could visit Rowan while Ben was at work. This was a blessing beyond measure. 

To continue blessing this sweet family, we are adjusting the fundraiser to raise funds for their ongoing medical expenses. Rowan will have expenses, big and small, ongoing throughout his life. As I mentioned above, he’s in the PICU at this time and will be until after his second surgery. 

I am continuing to believe for a miracle. I know our community and the power of working together; let’s see what we can do to bless this family for the better. 

Thank you for any assistance you are able to give, thank you for sharing this link, and thank you for praying for this special family.