Aidan's Trip to Disney World
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Aidan James Crowley, was born on April 6, 2012. He was born with a congenital heart defect known as double inlet left ventricle. On October 29th, 2014 Aidan survived his 3rd, 6 -hour open heart surgery at only 2 and a half years old. As Aidan's parents chose to have these surgeries at the top hospital in NYC, almost all of the costs have been paid for out of pocket.
With the money raised I would like to surprise Aidan and his parents with a fully paid for trip to Disney World. This child has been through more in 2 and a half years, than most people go through in a liftime. The least we can do for him is help provide a few days of happiness and memories a child should have.
I've also decided that if we reach our fundraising goal I will do something you all want me to do, shave this beautiful head of hair. I hope this provides some extra motivation for those of you that would love to participate in a decent amount of Finnerty embarrassment.
Aidan and his parents are good friends of Kristyn and myself. No one should have to go through what this amazing family has dealt with. Please pass along to anyone you think would like to help.
You can follow Aidan's journey on Facebook at
Prayer Page for Amazing Aidan
The below was written by Aidan's mom last night (10/28) before his 3rd open heart surgery-
I told Aidan the story of the day we first met as he fell asleep tonight. How he reached his little hand to my face in the NICU and took away the breath of everyone standing there. He "knows" tomorrow the doctors will fix the boo-boo in his heart. As I lay with him I prayed he will survive, I prayed my son will out live me by many, many years, I prayed God uses Bacha's hands to fix as much of my baby's heart as he can, I prayed for as little pain as possible and a return to home as soon as possible. For the third time, I have to give his life over to another. How will I summon the strength to do so? To walk into the OR and lay him down? To walk out? And to do it all with a smile on my face so that he's not afraid--while I am terrified--I refuse to live without my son, so as I've asked you all before, I ask again, pray-pray for Aidan--my Amazing Aidan-who has filled my life with such love
With the money raised I would like to surprise Aidan and his parents with a fully paid for trip to Disney World. This child has been through more in 2 and a half years, than most people go through in a liftime. The least we can do for him is help provide a few days of happiness and memories a child should have.
I've also decided that if we reach our fundraising goal I will do something you all want me to do, shave this beautiful head of hair. I hope this provides some extra motivation for those of you that would love to participate in a decent amount of Finnerty embarrassment.
Aidan and his parents are good friends of Kristyn and myself. No one should have to go through what this amazing family has dealt with. Please pass along to anyone you think would like to help.
You can follow Aidan's journey on Facebook at
Prayer Page for Amazing Aidan
The below was written by Aidan's mom last night (10/28) before his 3rd open heart surgery-
I told Aidan the story of the day we first met as he fell asleep tonight. How he reached his little hand to my face in the NICU and took away the breath of everyone standing there. He "knows" tomorrow the doctors will fix the boo-boo in his heart. As I lay with him I prayed he will survive, I prayed my son will out live me by many, many years, I prayed God uses Bacha's hands to fix as much of my baby's heart as he can, I prayed for as little pain as possible and a return to home as soon as possible. For the third time, I have to give his life over to another. How will I summon the strength to do so? To walk into the OR and lay him down? To walk out? And to do it all with a smile on my face so that he's not afraid--while I am terrified--I refuse to live without my son, so as I've asked you all before, I ask again, pray-pray for Aidan--my Amazing Aidan-who has filled my life with such love
Organizer
Kevin Finnerty
Organizer
Merrick, NY