Whatever you can give, helps everyone

I'm Nick Castiglia, and I recently learned about the immense challenge that my cousins, Jarod and Tracy, are currently facing in their daughter's life. As a father myself, I understand that if I were in their shoes, I would hope for the same support from others.

Five weeks ago, a stroke struck 15-year-old Hannah McCurdy, an event that left her family in shock. Rushing her to SickKids Hospital in Toronto, they received the devastating news that Hannah had a rare heart condition known as restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM). This condition, marked by a grim prognosis and a high risk of sudden death, was a heart-wrenching revelation. Disturbingly, statistics showed that 50% of pediatric RCM patients passed away within two years of diagnosis.

The weight of this news was crushing for Hannah's parents, Tracy and Jarrod. They were told that unless their beloved child underwent a heart transplant, her life hung in the balance, with each passing moment becoming more precarious.

Then, against all odds, a miracle occurred. Just weeks after receiving the diagnosis, the phone rang, and they were informed that a heart was available for their daughter. With a mere six-hour window to return to the hospital for the life-saving transplant, their world shifted on its axis.

Since then, Hannah has remained at SickKids, where she must stay close to the hospital and return three times a week for testing to ensure her body accepts the new heart. Throughout this challenging journey, her devoted parents have been at her side, holding her hand through every step of recovery.

However, the toll this has taken on their lives is substantial. They've had to stay in Toronto, incurring several hundred dollars in daily expenses, with no certainty of when they can return home. financial pressures have mounted rapidly. They have the weight of Maintaining there home as well as looking after there son at home.

To support Tracy and Jarod during this incredibly trying period, we've established this GoFundMe campaign. Our aim is to alleviate the burden of their financial worries, allowing them to channel all their love and energy into being the remarkable parents Hannah needs during her recovery. Your contributions, no matter the size, will make a significant difference in their lives. Thank you for your generosity and compassion.