Desmond’s Brave Little Smile Fund
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On September 2nd, 2023, a day that began with excitement and new beginnings for the Archer family, took a heartbreaking turn.
Our sweet nephew Desmond, a handsome and cheerful 2-year-old, was at a family friend’s house while his parents and family members were moving them into their new home. Little did they know that this day would forever change their lives. The Archer’s best friend’s beloved pitbull became suddenly spooked, and in a horrifying moment, attacked Desmond. The dog's powerful jaws left Desmond with a devastating injury, a 12cm by 6cm gape on the left hand side of his face. It was a terrifying and painful ordeal for both Desmond, his family and the dog’s owner.
Thankfully, fate was on Desmond’s side on this nightmare of a day. The dog's teeth narrowly missed his artery, nose, ear, and mouth. It was a miracle that he survived this traumatic event. But, the physical and emotional scars of that traumatic experience will be a long-lasting challenge for Desmond and his family.
Desmond was rushed by ambulance to the hospital, where a team of skilled surgeons worked quickly to save Desmond’s little face. They were able to salvage a piece of his cheek, keeping it on ice until the moment of surgery. However, even their best efforts couldn't completely restore Desmond's perfect cheerful cheek.
Now, as our brave little trooper embarks on the long road to recovery, he faces not only physical pain but also the emotional toll of his potentially changed appearance. His beautiful smile, always a source of joy for everyone who knows him, may be forever altered, but will never fade.
Desmond's journey to healing will be challenging. He won't be able to go to school for a while, and his devoted mothers must stay by his side, caring for him day and night. The medical bills are piling up, and the family's financial strain is immense, not to mention the emotional toll this has taken on them.
We are reaching out to you, our forever community, family and friends, and beyond, to help Desmond share his smile with us again. The funds raised will go towards his ongoing medical care, including additional surgeries and therapies to help him regain his confidence and self-esteem. It will also assist the Archer family in covering their mounting medical bills, missed work days and the costs associated with providing the care that Desmond needs during his recovery.
Your support means the world to our Desmond and his family. Let's come together as a community and show them that they are not alone in this challenging journey. Every donation, no matter the size, brings them one step closer to helping Desmond heal and share his favorite monster trucks, tractors and dinosaurs with all of us.
Together, we can give Desmond the chance to smile again outside and in, to look in the mirror with confidence, and to embrace life with the same innocence and joy he shares with us on a daily basis. Thank you for your kindness and generosity in making this possible. Our handsomest Desmond and his family will be forever grateful for your support.
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Organizer and beneficiary
Abraham Schmidt
Organizer
Phoenix, AZ
Robbin Archer
Beneficiary