Support Baby Elliana’s Recovery after Open Heart Surgery

Our family recently welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Elliana Mae Leak into the world—my sister’s first child. She was born with a congenital heart defect known as Transposition of the Great Arteries. At just 4 days old, she underwent life-saving open heart surgery.

Ellie has had a rollercoaster of a recovery since then and has bravely fought through numerous medical interventions including intubations, Balloon Septostomy procedure within the first hour of life and delayed closure of her chest due to swelling. After spending nearly a month in the Cardiac NICU, she finally came home, but not without the need for ongoing medical care. This includes an NGT for feeding difficulties and a regimen of antibiotics and cardiac medications.

This has been an incredibly emotional and financially draining time for my sister Cynthia and her husband Tommy. As new parents they never imagined their first weeks as a family would be spent living in the hospital or nearby hotel. Between the hospital bills, travel expenses, and everyday needs, their financial pressures have become overwhelming.

We are deeply grateful for any support you can offer during this time. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a big difference and will go directly toward covering medical expenses, treatments and any other necessities for Elliana’s ongoing care.

If you are unable to donate or have already helped the family, we would greatly appreciate it if you would consider sharing this page with others.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing by Cynthia, Tommy and little Ellie during this time. Your support, kindness, and prayers mean the world to us.

With love and gratitude,

Sengaroune Sundara (on behalf of Cynthia, Tommy, Elliana Leak and Family)