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We are Katherine and Corey, and we’re creating this GoFundMe because our little boy Nolan is preparing for a major open-heart surgery called the Rastelli procedure, and our family needs help as we face this next chapter in his journey. Nolan was born on November 5, 2025, and from the very beginning, he has shown incredible strength.
We found out something was wrong with Nolan’s heart before he was even born. We remember sitting in that ultrasound room, holding our breath, hoping everything was okay—and instead hearing words no parent is ever prepared for. From that moment, our pregnancy became filled with fear, specialist appointments, and prayers for the tiny baby we hadn’t even met yet but already loved with our whole hearts. When Nolan arrived, he came into this world fighting. He has been strong since day one, and we have watched him endure things no child should have to face—monitors, tests, pokes, long hospital days, and the kind of uncertainty that makes a parent’s heart ache.
Now, as his next surgery approaches—the Rastelli procedure, a complex and lifesaving operation—we are preparing for another battle. The truth is, even with insurance, the financial strain is overwhelming. Between hospital bills, specialist visits, medications, travel, and time away from work and our other children to be by Nolan’s side, the costs keep growing. But what matters most to us is giving Nolan every chance at a full, healthy life. As parents, asking for help is incredibly hard. But right now, we’re choosing to be vulnerable for him. We’re asking for support—whether through donation or simply sharing this page—to help us through this surgery and the long recovery ahead. Every single contribution helps lift a piece of the weight off our shoulders. Every share helps Nolan’s story reach someone who might want to help. And every kind message reminds us we aren’t alone.
Thank you for taking the time to read about our sweet boy. Thank you for believing in him, supporting him, and praying for a successful surgery and a strong recovery. From our hearts, Katherine and Corey
We found out something was wrong with Nolan’s heart before he was even born. We remember sitting in that ultrasound room, holding our breath, hoping everything was okay—and instead hearing words no parent is ever prepared for. From that moment, our pregnancy became filled with fear, specialist appointments, and prayers for the tiny baby we hadn’t even met yet but already loved with our whole hearts. When Nolan arrived, he came into this world fighting. He has been strong since day one, and we have watched him endure things no child should have to face—monitors, tests, pokes, long hospital days, and the kind of uncertainty that makes a parent’s heart ache.
Now, as his next surgery approaches—the Rastelli procedure, a complex and lifesaving operation—we are preparing for another battle. The truth is, even with insurance, the financial strain is overwhelming. Between hospital bills, specialist visits, medications, travel, and time away from work and our other children to be by Nolan’s side, the costs keep growing. But what matters most to us is giving Nolan every chance at a full, healthy life. As parents, asking for help is incredibly hard. But right now, we’re choosing to be vulnerable for him. We’re asking for support—whether through donation or simply sharing this page—to help us through this surgery and the long recovery ahead. Every single contribution helps lift a piece of the weight off our shoulders. Every share helps Nolan’s story reach someone who might want to help. And every kind message reminds us we aren’t alone.
Thank you for taking the time to read about our sweet boy. Thank you for believing in him, supporting him, and praying for a successful surgery and a strong recovery. From our hearts, Katherine and Corey
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