Support For Emily & Theo

Emily and her adorable 6-year-old son, Theo, are Port Townsend locals whom you may have seen palling around town. They are an inseparable duo who have always made the best out of challenging circumstances. 

Last week, Theo came down with what seemed like a normal cold, as most kids do this time of year, but things took a turn for the worse. After multiple ER visits, and Emily insisting that she knew something more serious was affecting her son, they finally transferred him to Tacoma Childrens Hospital. There they learned that Theo’s immune system, instead of fighting off whatever virus or infection he had, had started attacking his brain, causing fluid build up and swelling. 

Theo has now been at the Childrens Hospital for about a week as they continue to try to bring down the swelling with a heavy dose of steroids. He’s still unable to walk normally or communicate clearly. Emily is scared and tired but has not left his side.

Emily is a single mom who works full-time to support herself and her son. She’s resilient and an amazing mother, but there are still a lot of unknowns about what the future holds as Theo continues to fight and heal. The funds raised will help take some of the financial stress off of them as they navigate the coming weeks. Any amount, big or small, is appreciated.