<div>My name is Caroline, and I’m writing this with a mother’s heart that is both broken and full of faith.
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<div>My son Stevie is only 39 years old — a devoted father of eight beautiful children: six Indigenous, including two with autism, and two wonderful stepchildren who love him as their own.
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<div>He’s the dad who never missed a birthday swim — a tradition he shared every year with his daughter.
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<div>She’s still waiting for that swim.
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<div>Now, Stevie is in the fight of his life — and we are doing everything we can to bring him home.
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<div><strong>What Happened</strong>
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<div>On August 30 2025, Stevie suffered a sudden cardiac arrest that led to multiple-organ failure.
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<div>He was placed on full life support while doctors worked around the clock to save him.
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<div>By God’s grace, his organs have stabilized and his kidneys are improving — real signs of strength and recovery.
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<div>Although progress is happening, the medical team has begun difficult discussions about next steps.
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<div>We believe it’s too soon — because Stevie’s body is healing and responding.
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<div>We have obtained a court injunction to ensure he remains on life support while his recovery continues.
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<div>Many people don’t realize that, in Canada, hospitals often hold that authority, and families must go through the courts simply to keep treatment going.
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<div>Now our focus is on moving Stevie to a hospital in the United States that can continue the advanced neurological and rehabilitation care he needs.
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<div>Because Stevie is both Canadian and American, he’s one of the rare few blessed with access to specialized cross-border care — and we’re determined to give him that chance.
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<div>U.S. specialists who reviewed his case have said that with access to these therapies, Stevie may have a meaningful opportunity to regain more strength and function.
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<div><strong>Why We Need Help</strong>
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<div>While we are deeply grateful for Canada’s healthcare system, international transfers and advanced rehabilitation programs are not covered under public healthcare. Families must pay privately.
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<div>The estimated cost of Stevie’s critical-care air-ambulance transfer and hospital intake is $75 000 – $100 000 USD, which includes:
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<div>Air-ambulance transport with full life-support systems
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<div>An ICU-level medical team to accompany him
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<div>Hospital intake and stabilization at a U.S. facility specializing in neurological and organ recovery
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<div>Every hour matters. Each day we wait risks losing momentum in his healing.
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<div>Stevie’s eight children are praying for their dad to come home — alive, present, and able to hold them again.
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<div>Your gift — no matter the size — directly supports:
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<div>Stevie’s ongoing ICU care
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<div><strong> Every dollar makes a difference:</strong>
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<div>$25 covers daily medications and care supplies
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<div>$500 moves us closer to the medical flight
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<div>$1 000 + helps fund the transfer that could change his outcome
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<div>If you cannot give, please share this campaign — one share could reach the person who helps make this miracle possible.
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<div><strong>Follow Stevie’s Journey</strong>
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<div>For updates, videos, and prayer sessions, follow our page:
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<div>Your prayers, compassion, and generosity have already carried our family through the hardest days.
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<div>From a mother’s heart — thank you for standing with us, believing in Stevie, and helping us continue his fight toward recovery.
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<div><strong>❤️ Donate. Share. Pray.</strong>
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<div>Miracles often begin right when others lose hope — and Stevie’s strength is proving it’s never too late.
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