(This GoFundMe was created by Megan, Archie’s aunt, to help share the Lilly family’s story and manage donations on their behalf.)

October 29, 2025: Join us for Archie’s Hearty Party!

Friends, family, and neighbors are coming together for a day of live music, sweet treats, and community support for the Lilly family.

Sunday, November 16, 2025 – Sidney, Illinois

Andy Duncanson & Friends featuring Lindsey Lilly at Winston’s Old Bank (1–4 PM)

Tom Grassman at Sidney Saloon (3–5 PM)

Enjoy homemade cookies, great company, and drawings for prizes with a donation throughout the day. Prizes include a custom firepit, Coleman 2-burner tailgating grill, wood Illini lamp, and a cooler filled with picnic gear, along with other fun items donated by community members.

A special thanks to The Goose & The Gander, donating 20 % of proceeds Nov. 13–16, and to all the local businesses and volunteers helping make this event possible.

All proceeds from the day benefit Baby Archie and the Lilly family, helping with ongoing medical and travel expenses related to Archie’s heart care.

Huge thanks to Sue Hartman for coordinating this event and bringing the community together!

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October 16, 2025: Welcome, Archie James Lilly!

Born October 16, 2025 – 5:21 a.m.

20.5 inches | 8 lbs 5 oz (3,770 g)

Apgars: 8/8

Archie made his big arrival early this morning, and he’s already showing everyone just how strong he is. He’s doing good so far — has already pooped (which the nurses were very excited about) and has only needed a little supplemental oxygen once. Mannon even got to do some skin-to-skin, which we weren’t sure would be possible, so that was a huge blessing. A crying baby never sounded so good.

Right now, Archie is over at Lurie Children’s Hospital, and I’m here with him while the doctors keep a close eye on his heart. They’re still evaluating everything, but so far things are looking stable, and the team here has been incredible.

Looking ahead, Archie will likely need another balloon procedure around 3–9 months old and a valve replacement later on as he grows. This heart condition — aortic valve stenosis — isn’t something that can be “fixed,” but it can be managed. We’ll have lots of appointments, procedures, and trips to the cardiologist in our future, but we’re staying hopeful and taking it one step at a time.

Thank you all for the prayers, messages, and support. We’ve felt every bit of it, and it means more than I can say.

— Corey

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August, 2025: Hi everyone, I’m Corey, and my wife Mannon and I are raising funds to support our baby boy, Archie, who’s due in October. During a 24-week ultrasound, we learned that Archie has aortic valve stenosis, a heart condition that will require special care and procedures shortly after he’s born.

We’ll be delivering at Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago, and Archie will spend time in the NICU at Lurie Children’s Hospital while doctors work to help his heart function properly. The hope is that his stay will be just a couple of weeks, but depending on how his heart responds, it could extend to several weeks or even a few months.

We’re doing everything we can to prepare, but between travel, time off work, and medical expenses, we’re asking for a little help from our village to make this journey a little easier. Our family is so grateful for the love, prayers, and support we’ve already received — and for being surrounded by such an incredible community here in Sidney.

— Corey