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UPDATE:  This sweet family has received more bad news.  Connor's little sister, Charlee, has been diagnosed with chiari malformation & hydrocephalus.  She will require immediate surgery, the same time Connor will undergo his 3rd brain surgery.

My sweet hero, Connor, needs to have surgery again!  This will be the 3rd brain surgery he has had in less than 2 years.  Unfortunately, due to multiple health issues, Connor isn't healing properly or tolerating previous procedures.  Very little is known about Chiari Malformation and its comorbidities.  Like me, Connor has to go to New York to see someone who has experience with this condition.

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Due to the high cost that comes with traveling to New York, The Red Barn is hosting a fundraiser for the family.  They will need to stay in NY for a minimum of 2 weeks.  Unfortunately, there isn't a Ronald McDonald House or something similar where they can stay at during this time.  Due to the complexity of Connor's condition, they have to stay at the hotel directly across the street from the hospital.  With the medical discount, it is still $300/night.  Add on food and other basic necessities, and it gets very expensive very quickly.

The Fundraiser at the Red Barn is scheduled for November 1st from 4-6pm.  There will be a silent auction and a portion of the evening sales will go to support Connor and his journey to continue fighting Chiari and being #ConnorStrong!  It takes a community to raise a child, and that couldn't be more true!

If you can't make the event, but want to help with the medical costs, visit their YouCaring page.

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