Since his birth, Danielle and Kevin Moran have chosen to keep their son Max’s medical journey private. It’s been a time filled with challenges, surgeries, uncertainty, and incredible strength from this little boy. It’s been a deeply personal and emotional time for their family as they’ve tried to stay focused on his care and healing. But now, they are feeling ready to share, and more than ever, need our support.

Max was born with a rare condition called VACTERL association: a group of congenital abnormalities that affect multiple systems in the body. In Max’s case, this includes:

• A serious intestinal condition that required multiple surgeries shortly after birth, beginning with one on his first day of life

• Having only one kidney

• A rare and severe spinal malformation called Segmental Spinal Dysgenesis, which affects his nerves, spine, and legs

Danielle and Kevin were unaware of this diagnosis until he was born. He’s already had more surgeries than most people will in a lifetime. His leg weakness caused by his spinal condition makes his mobility uncertain, and he will most likely need spinal surgery in the future.

In addition to surgeries, Max has been in and out of the hospital for frequent infections, consistent sedated MRI’s VCUG’s, Urodynamic studies, and most of all a frightening stay during his first Christmas due to a severe urinary tract and kidney infection that caused a 105.8°F fever—a result of grade 5 reflux affecting his single kidney. Every step forward feels hard-earned, but Max continues to fight with incredible resilience, strength, and a light that shines through even the hardest days.

We’re creating this GoFundMe to help cover the following expenses:

• Future surgeries and procedures, particularly those related to Max’s spine, urological needs, and kidney care

• Ongoing therapies to support his mobility and developmental progress

• Accumulated and upcoming medical bills, including costs from hospital stays, surgeries, and specialist visits, especially travel to and care at Boston Children’s Hospital, where most of his specialists are located

Max is a fighter with a joyful, loving spirit that inspires everyone who meets him. Danielle and Kevin have always said, “everyone wishes they could be tough like Max.” Sharing this publicly isn’t easy for them, but we believe in the power of community, and Max deserves every opportunity for healing, growth, and a full life. If you’re able to donate, share, or simply send your love, they are deeply grateful.

Thank you for standing with Max and the Moran Family.