My name is Andrea, and I am creating this fundraiser for my son, Caden. Caden was born with a genetic disorder that caused many of his permanent teeth to never develop. Now at 18 years old, he still has many of his baby teeth and is missing 13 permanent teeth. This has affected him his entire life, from being able to eat certain foods comfortably to feeling confident enough to smile. As he prepares to enter adulthood, we are beginning the long process of extensive dental reconstruction so he can finally have permanent, functional teeth and the smile he deserves.

Because of the complexity of Caden’s condition, this will be a multi-stage treatment process, and even after insurance, we are facing over $40,000 in out-of-pocket costs. The reconstruction can range from 80,0000-100,000. With insurance only handling part of the cost. As his mom, I have always done everything I can to provide for him, and asking for help like this is incredibly difficult for. Though for him I will do whatever it takes to provide for him. I have also reached out to several organizations for assistance, but unfortunately we have not been able to find the support we need. I am starting this fundraiser because this is simply more than I can manage on my own.

Any support, no matter the size, will help us move Caden closer to being able to eat comfortably, smile confidently, and stop carrying this struggle into adulthood. If you are able to donate or share, it would mean so much to our family. Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for supporting Caden on this journey.