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Medical help for baby Bowie and Family

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The beautiful baby Bowie Arthur Mantooth Bozich was born in the early morning hours of Sunday December 17th 2023 to his parents Ashley Mantooth and Dave Bozich.

We are raising funds to help cover the costs of medical care, daycare for older sister Anavey and living expenses during this challenging time.

What started as a calm, peaceful pregnancy for Ashley, quickly changed to a horrific 12 hour labor and scary emergency cesarean delivery. Bowie was born unresponsive. The medical team spent 8 minutes working on Bowie to get him breathing. Once he was stable Bowie was transferred from Advent Health Hospital to the NICU at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City. The team at Children’s Mercy will keep Bowie intubated, sedated and in a cooling state for 72 hours to prevent swelling. Bowie will then be evaluated and warmed for 12 hours following the initial period. Bowie has good stats and is really responsive. His care team is happy with his progress considering what he’s been through. They are taking it hour by hour at this time.

About the family: Ashley and Dave have been together for over 14 years. They got married in 2017 and had their first child Anavey in 2021. To know Ashley or Dave is to love them. They are kind, generous, hard working people. They love tacos and the Kansas City Chiefs. Ashley is a talented artist/designer. She co owns Mantooth Creative with her sister Katie. Dave’s passion for the Kansas City restaurant scene has fueled his life long career as a restaurant manager at The Original Margaritas.

The funds raised will go towards the following:
$18,000 Medical Deductible for Ashley
$800 a month in childcare expenses for Anavey
$2000 for a month of home expenses (mortgage, insurance, utilities, ect)
The remaining balance will be used towards loss of income, groceries, gas and any other unplanned costs.

To watch Ashley and Dave become parents has been heartwarming. They are naturals at parenting. The love they have for their children and family is overflowing. It’s not currently known the long term prognosis for baby Bowie. We do know that prayers for Bowie and his family will be heard and answered! Any dollar contributed will go directly to Ashley and Dave. If you are unable to contribute monetarily we ask that you share this story. It will go a long way in helping spread the message.

Thank you for all your donations.
Pamela Mantooth and Meghan Balkan Cousins to Ashley
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Donations 

  • Julianne Vickery
    • $20
    • 1 yr
  • Birdie Hansen
    • $50 (Offline)
    • 1 yr
  • Sharon Johnson
    • $100 (Offline)
    • 1 yr
  • Fred and Jan Geier
    • $500 (Offline)
    • 1 yr
  • Adrian McKenzie
    • $100
    • 1 yr
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Fundraising team (2)

Meghan Balkan
Organizer
Kansas City, MO
Ashley Mantooth
Beneficiary
Pamela Mantooth
Team member

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