The Songs for Bernadette
Hi, my name is Guy Hart Jr.,
I am asking you to help me give urgently to my best friend’s baby Bernadette, who was born last year with Downs Syndrome. Her particular case has been especially complicated.
Bernadette's Story
Last August my best friend Louis and his wife Amber welcomed Bernadette into the world. The birth of a child is a moment full of great joy, but Bernadette's came with the anxiety as they learned she had significant health issues.
In October Bernadette needed open heart surgery. After surgery her incision became infected. Then in the following days they discovered more complications from the surgery. Bernadette's vocal chords were damaged by the intubation process, preventing her from being able to swallow or make any sounds. This required a second surgery to insert a g-tube.
These challenges placed an extraordinary financial and emotional burden on Bernadette's parents, taking them away from work and time with their other children in order to be with Bernadette in the hospital.
Now Bernadette is facing another surgery to fix her heart. The medical costs over the next few months present significant difficulties.
The financial burden on Louis and Amber has been overwhelming. Although they are hard working people with good income, the financial burden has been back breaking. My heart goes out to them and something must be done.
To help offset the cost of Bernadette's medical and care expenses, I am launching this Gofundme campaign as well as a music benefit at 6pm on July 31st at Lakeshore Yacht & Country Club.
This benefit is called, "Songs for Bernadette" and will feature live music from Syracuse bands which will also be broadcast on Youtube and Facebook for those under quarantine or not local.
I ask that you consider helping Bernadette and her family.
Bernadette's parents have dedicated their lives to helping other children. Her father has been an educator and coach for more than a decade, and her mother was a girls voice coach.
I ask that you consider helping me by contributing to this cause.
Thank you for your generosity and God bless! Guy