My name is Mariah, and I am currently pregnant with my son, who has been diagnosed with a serious heart condition called tetralogy of Fallot. This means he has four different defects affecting his heart, and he will need surgery soon after birth. Because of this, I have to stay in Dallas, which is two and a half hours away from our home, to make sure he gets the care he needs.

My husband is unable to take time off work since his job does not provide maternity leave, and our daughter has to stay back home. This means we are separated as a family, and I only get to see my daughter when my husband is able to visit. The travel back and forth, along with the cost of staying in Dallas, is putting a lot of financial strain on us. We are doing everything we can, but it is difficult to manage all the expenses, especially with the uncertainty of how long we will need to stay here for our son's treatment and surgery.

We are reaching out for help from our community to support us during this challenging time. Your generosity will help cover travel expenses, the cost of staying in Dallas, and allow my husband to be present for our son's birth and surgery. Any support you can give will make a huge difference for our family and help us focus on our son's health and being together. Thank you so much for your kindness and support.