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The surgery was long, terrifying, and uncertain.
There were complications, risks no parent should ever have to face.
But Colin’s courage gave Ziggy a second chance.

Then, just when they thought the worst was behind them, sepsis struck.

Ziggy’s tiny body became overwhelmed.
His artery blocked.
The doctors gathered the family and said the words no parent should ever hear —
“He has 48 hours to live.”

Time froze.
The world stopped spinning.
Sarah held her baby and whispered prayers through her tears.
Colin stood beside her, hollowed by fear, helpless but refusing to give up.

And somehow — miraculously — Ziggy fought back.

Against every odd, he survived.
Not just one liver transplant, but two.
And later, when his kidneys failed again, Colin gave yet another part of himself — a kidney this time — to keep his little boy alive.

Three transplants.
Three battles for life.
Three chances that almost never existed.

Now, years later, Ziggy is a living miracle.
A boy who defied medicine, time, and statistics.
He’s grown into a bright, curious child who loves science — fascinated by the very thing that once saved him.

He still faces serious complications.
His body bears the scars of every surgery, every hospital stay, every night spent in sterile rooms instead of warm beds.
But through it all, he smiles.
He dreams.
He lives.

And standing quietly behind this remarkable family is Julia’s House, the charity that has walked beside them from the very beginning.

From the moment Ziggy came home from the hospital, Julia’s House was there — offering emotional support, respite care, and laughter amid exhaustion.
They gave Colin and Sarah something they hadn’t had in years: rest.
A moment to breathe.
A chance to be more than just caregivers.

For Ziggy, Julia’s House became a second home — a place where he could play, explore, and just be a child again.
For his parents, it became a lifeline.

Because behind every brave child like Ziggy are parents who carry invisible weight — fear, fatigue, guilt, and grief — all wrapped into one relentless journey.
Julia’s House helps lift that weight, reminding families that they don’t have to walk this path alone.

And that’s where the future begins — with compassion that never ends.

By leaving a gift in your Will to Julia’s House, you become part of stories like Ziggy’s.
You help ensure that when the next family faces the unthinkable, someone will be there to hold them up.
To bring comfort, laughter, and strength when it’s needed most.

Because Ziggy’s story isn’t just about survival — it’s about hope, humanity, and the power of love.
It’s about one little boy who refused to give up.
One father who gave everything.
And one community that made sure none of them had to face it alone.

💜 For Ziggy. For every child who needs a chance.
Together, we can make sure love and care outlast fear — now and for generations to come. 💜