Henry Fessler, a Junior at Powhatan High School, is currently on life support at UVA, instead of celebrating the holidays like the rest of us.

Henry recently contracted an infection which rapidly progressed into toxic shock syndrome and a critical, life-threatening emergency.

The Fesslers are a tight family of 5: Jenny, Chris, and their three boys: Henry, Brooks, and Connor. This family touches many lives throughout our community and needs support.

Henry’s passion is rock climbing which instilled strength, resilience and will power: all of which, will be tested now.

The holiday season is about giving and uplifting those in need of support. Therefore, please consider joining the fight with the Henry and the Fesslers by contributing to allow them to focus on the part of the holidays many may take for granted: Family.