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For it is in giving that we receive.
− Francis of Assisi
If you know Franzi, you can close your eyes and immediately see her smile. It lights up her face, shines through her eyes, and penetrates whatever mood you are in. With her contagious passion for life, she doesn’t allow you to exist in anything but the present moment. It is an amazing gift she has given to all of us who have been lucky enough to call her a friend.
That smile and passion for life has been challenged with the devastating news that the bundle of joy and kicks in her belly, Cooper, has been diagnosed with Potter Syndrome. Potter Syndrome is a rare condition, which is typically considered 100% fatal.
Franzi took the news hard like anyone would, but then she did what makes her special– she decided to fight. She decided to fight for her beautiful two-year-old boy, Endino, to have the chance at becoming a big brother. She decided to fight for Cooper and honor the life she has felt kicking, moving, and living inside her.
She decided to fight for humanity, because she knows, at the very least, the research will be furthered. Moms and dads who come after her and decide to fight for their babies can lean on her shoulder, her journey, and her strength.
Potter Syndrome is fatal but not impossible to beat. Republican Herrera Beutler was given the same diagnosis in the fifth month of her pregnancy, and her beautiful baby girl just turned two. Of course, Franzi has contacted her, her doctors, and anyone with knowledge on this diagnosis. Her passion for life and immeasurable willingness to fight is apparently palpable over the phone too!
She has been accepted for a rare procedure in Denver, CO and her and Endino are there as you read this. She has had to take numerous flights from the Big Island to Oahu, quit her job, fly across the Pacific, and now find childcare for her boy as she begins this arduous process. This is on top of the impending pre- and postnatal medical costs. Cooper currently does not have kidneys, but his big heart and your generous donations will help with the medical procedures necessary to aid his development in utero as well as with forthcoming transplant and dialysis needs.
Any amount you are able to give will be greatly appreciated and lessen the burden that her and her family must carry.
With the deepest gratitude and appreciation,
Friends of Franzi
− Francis of Assisi
If you know Franzi, you can close your eyes and immediately see her smile. It lights up her face, shines through her eyes, and penetrates whatever mood you are in. With her contagious passion for life, she doesn’t allow you to exist in anything but the present moment. It is an amazing gift she has given to all of us who have been lucky enough to call her a friend.
That smile and passion for life has been challenged with the devastating news that the bundle of joy and kicks in her belly, Cooper, has been diagnosed with Potter Syndrome. Potter Syndrome is a rare condition, which is typically considered 100% fatal.
Franzi took the news hard like anyone would, but then she did what makes her special– she decided to fight. She decided to fight for her beautiful two-year-old boy, Endino, to have the chance at becoming a big brother. She decided to fight for Cooper and honor the life she has felt kicking, moving, and living inside her.
She decided to fight for humanity, because she knows, at the very least, the research will be furthered. Moms and dads who come after her and decide to fight for their babies can lean on her shoulder, her journey, and her strength.
Potter Syndrome is fatal but not impossible to beat. Republican Herrera Beutler was given the same diagnosis in the fifth month of her pregnancy, and her beautiful baby girl just turned two. Of course, Franzi has contacted her, her doctors, and anyone with knowledge on this diagnosis. Her passion for life and immeasurable willingness to fight is apparently palpable over the phone too!
She has been accepted for a rare procedure in Denver, CO and her and Endino are there as you read this. She has had to take numerous flights from the Big Island to Oahu, quit her job, fly across the Pacific, and now find childcare for her boy as she begins this arduous process. This is on top of the impending pre- and postnatal medical costs. Cooper currently does not have kidneys, but his big heart and your generous donations will help with the medical procedures necessary to aid his development in utero as well as with forthcoming transplant and dialysis needs.
Any amount you are able to give will be greatly appreciated and lessen the burden that her and her family must carry.
With the deepest gratitude and appreciation,
Friends of Franzi
Organizer and beneficiary
Franziska Bass
Beneficiary