Help Scotty Fight for His Life: A Brave 14-Year-Old's Battle with Rare Disease

Scotty is a 14-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with Fanconi Anemia, a rare genetic disease that affects the body's ability to repair damaged DNA. Most people with this condition develop cancer, and by age 40, about 90% will struggle to make blood cells.

Many, like Scotty, also deal with other health issues like being shorter than average and having problems with their skin, eyes, ears, and kidneys.

Scotty has a type of Fanconi Anemia that caused his bone marrow to fail, which means his body couldn’t make the blood cells he needed to stay healthy.

Thankfully, on July 23rd, 2024, Scotty received a life-saving bone marrow transplant. But this meant he had to stay in the hospital for almost 30 days. Now, as part of his recovery, Scotty and his family have to live in isolation for 80-100 days in Seattle at the Ronald McDonald House.

It’s really important that Scotty doesn’t get sick while he heals, so they need to stay close to the hospital.

Scotty’s mom, a dedicated Sheriff's Deputy and Volunteer Firefighter, has been by his side every step of the way. But this tough journey has been hard on them emotionally and financially. They need help.

Scotty is a brave and kind-hearted young man who deserves our support. Anything you can give will go a long way to help his family cover their expenses during this challenging time. Please consider donating and sharing his story. Thank you for your kindness.

Your Generosity Matters:

Your generosity will help ease the immediate and future financial strain, allowing Scotty’s family to focus on recovering.

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The Power of Unity:

In times of need, our strength lies in our unity. Together, ensuring they feel the warmth of our community.

It feels good to do good.

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