Bane is more than a dog (or Batman’s arch-nemesis). He’s a friend, a lifeline, and the heart & soul for Stephanie, a young professional who has dedicated her career to helping children with disabilities. But now, she has a “child” with a disability of her own that needs help. Bane was diagnosed with severe pulmonary stenosis, a life-threatening heart disease, that if left untreated, would significantly reduce his lifespan. Stephanie tried everything; fundraising on social media, researching anything that had a chance of helping, and even relocating across the country in order to help him.
In a last-ditch effort, Stephanie reached out to HEALS, to help fund Bane’s surgery. We helped fund over $13,000 of treatment costs in order to save Bane from his new arch-nemesis, his own heart. The surgery, which required human-grade equipment, was a success! Bane’s treatment helped Stephanie stay whole, keeping the heart and soul she depended on so dearly.
The generosity of our network saved Bane. Batman must fight another day, it seems. Thank you.
