Brett’s Financial assistance

Hi, my name is Lori and I am Brett’s mom. Some of you may know that my oldest child, Brett was born with a congenital heart defect called HLHS which is short for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Brett was born with only half of a heart. He had 3 reconstructive open heart surgeries before he was even 4 years old. We never knew what kind of quality of life he would even have. But he is an absolute miracle. Thus far he has lived a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. He will be 30 in October ! He was working full time as an apprentice electrician and was loving it. Suddenly last November, Brett started to not feel well so he was brought to Brigham and Women’s Hospital for evaluation. We were shocked and saddened when we were told he was in heart failure. Brett has since then had to go on some very expensive heart failure and other medications to keep his body functioning as best it can.

Brett’s next step is being put on the heart transplant list. First we have to go through very extensive testing to see if he can even qualify for it. His liver is now in question and might need a transplant for that as well.

since November Brett hasn’t been able to have a job because of his failing heart. He has also suffered a small stroke.

Everyone that has had the pleasure of knowing Brett, knows that he is one of the funniest, quick witted people we know. He was quite embarrassed when asking me to put this together for him. But I assured him that people will understand.

This money that is donated to him will go towards the ridiculous cost of his medications, food, medical bills and numerous trips to and from Boston. Any help given will be more than greatly appreciated.. I will keep this page updated with information as his and our journey move forward. Thank you all for all loving Brett as much as we do.