The Journey So Far
Our family has spent the last 14 months in the toughest fight of our lives. Starting in December 2024, our son, began a journey of intense, grueling medical treatments that tested his strength every single day. He fought with bravery beyond his years, and on January 12, 2026, we celebrated the moment we had all been praying for and getting him back to good health.
It was supposed to be the start of our "new normal" and a time for our family of four to finally breathe.
Tragically, that relief was short-lived. On January 31, 2026, just weeks after finishing his medical treatments, father and my son were involved in a major car accident.
The impact was devastating. Our vehicle—which we relied on for every medical appointment and daily necessity—is totaled. More importantly, the physical toll has been severe:
Anthony III is currently hospitalized with serious injuries, including broken ribs and a collapsed lung. After everything he has already endured, he is back in a hospital bed fighting to heal once again.
Dad is home recovering from his own injuries and has been forced to take time off work, leaving us without our primary source of income during this crisis.
We are a hardworking family of four trying to navigate an impossible situation. We are currently facing a mountain of new medical expenses while simultaneously needing to find a safe, reliable vehicle to replace our totaled car.
We are reaching out to our community for help with:
- Acquiring a replacement vehicle so we can get Anthony to his ongoing recovery appointments.
- Covering daily living expenses while Dad is off of work.
- Medical bills resulting from the accident. All while trying to rebuild our lives and what may be required from us during this time.
Any amount you can contribute—or even just sharing our story—means the world to us. We have seen Anthony III overcome the impossible once before, and we know with your support, we can get through this, too.
Thank you for your prayers, your kindness, and your generosity.
Organizer and beneficiary
Sandra DeFils
Beneficiary

