Please join me in supporting sweet Charlotte Cavanaugh and her parents Carli and Chris. On September 9, 2024 Charlotte needs to undergo a complex tethered cord release surgery on her spinal cord where her birth defect is located. This is a fairly common surgery for growing children with Spina Bifida. Chris and Carli were hoping to avoid major spinal surgery, especially since she has experienced complications with less complicated surgeries in the past. The timing is less than ideal, as she will miss the first few weeks of kindergarten. This leg of the journey will begin at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Charlotte is expected to be inpatient for 7-14 days. Chris will be temporarily closing his businesses (Big Papa’s of Canisteo and Cavanaugh Catering). Carli will be taking time off from the Hornell City School District as a School Counselor, to care for Charlotte. The family has also welcomed Cruise Christopher (age 1), so it will be a delicate balance caring for both of their amazing children. The Cavanaugh family will incur many expenses including travel, lodging, parking, food, and medical expenses. Charlotte is diagnosed with myelomeningocele (the most serious form of spina bifida) and is followed by a team of specialists at CHOP. Any support and prayers will be greatly appreciated by this most deserving family. Thank you for your generosity!