
Stand with ShaQuana: Gnosis's Heart Journey
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Dear Friends and Supporters,
I hope this message finds you well. I want to share my journey and reach out for your support during a challenging time in our lives.
As many of you know, I have a wonderful seven-year-old son, Gnosis, who was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left-heart Syndrome while I was pregnant. The news was overwhelming, and many mothers faced with such a diagnosis are advised to consider abortion. However, my unwavering faith in The Most High guided my decision to embrace life, no matter the challenges we may face.
My son underwent his first open-heart surgery just six days after birth, and despite a low survival rate, he has defied all odds. We have faced many trials since then, but through it all, God’s strength and grace have sustained us.
On November 12, 2024, we found ourselves in an unexpected situation. After an extensive routine check-up, my son was admitted to the hospital, and I was immediately needed for critical medical meetings and to provide him with the love and support he deserves during this uncertain time. He needs me now more than ever as we await the perfect donor for his continued healing.
As I focus on caring for him, the financial strains are becoming overwhelming. I must manage our rent, car note, electric bill, and other essential expenses, all while being unable to commit to full-time work due to my son’s SSI benefits. This situation leaves me in a challenging position, and that is why I am reaching out to you.
I am humbly asking for your support to help cover our essential expenses, including travel costs for hospital visits such as tolls, gas, and parking. Your generosity will enable me to stay close to my son during this critical time, providing him with the emotional support he needs while alleviating some of the financial burdens we face together.
If you are able and moved to help, any contribution – however small – would mean the world to us. Thank you for taking the time to read our story, and for considering supporting our family during this difficult journey. With your help, I can focus on being present for my son, ensuring he receives the care and love he needs to continue his fight.
With heartfelt gratitude,
A Mother
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ShaQuana Thompson
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Philadelphia, PA