
Help Our Family Through Baby Key's Heart Surgery
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We never imagined we’d be here—writing this, asking for help—but life has given us an unexpected challenge, and we can’t carry it alone.
Our family is preparing to welcome our newest little love, our final baby, but along with the joy of this pregnancy, we’ve received heartbreaking news. Our baby has been diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) with moderate-severe pulmonary artery stenosis, a congenital heart condition that will require open-heart surgery shortly after birth. This means that we will need to relocate to Denver for specialized care, delivery, and surgery—putting life as we know it on hold for an unknown amount of time.
With four other children at home and jobs that don’t offer the flexibility to just pause indefinitely, the emotional and financial strain is overwhelming. While we would give anything to be able to do this all on our own, the reality is that travel, medical expenses, lost income, and the costs of maintaining our home while we’re away are more than we can manage alone.
We are humbly asking for support—whether through donations, prayers, or simply sharing our story. Every bit helps ease the burden and allows us to focus on what matters most: being there for our baby and giving them the best possible chance at a healthy life.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting us in any way you can. Your love and kindness mean more than words can express. ❤️
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Mariah VanAken Gipson
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Billings Metropolitan Area, MT