Help for Kayla York
 

The needs of Kayla York of Presque Isle  Maine came to our attention through an article run by the Bangor Daily News (12/16/10).  Kayla is a 3 year-old-child diagnosed with CHARGE syndrome, a genetic disorder that can cause multiple birth defects including heart and breathing problems.  CHARGE syndrome occurs in about one in every 9,000 to 10,0000 births worldwide.  In her short life, Kayla has undergone multiple surgeries requiring lengthy trips to Portland for care.  Stronghearts was able to support Kayla and her family by donating to Hands for Children and Families, an organization that was receiving donations for her.  Amber York, Kayla’s mother wrote, “You don’t know how much that’s going to help us and it came at the perfect time due to us having to go to Portland on Friday for the weekend for an appointment for Kayla.”  Kayla’s parents both work full-time and have two other children to care for as well.

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