(Utica, NY – June 2013) A benefit will be held on Sunday July 21 from noon to 6 p.m. at The Celtic Harp for Devin Charles (Zbytniewski) Tooke born on April 7, 2013 to Chad Tooke and Jennifer Zbytniewski.
Devin was born 6 weeks early with an Omphalocele (Liver and Intestines inside the umbilical chord and outside of the belly), enlarged left ventricle in his heart, under developed lungs and a few other minor defects that will be corrected with surgery. Devin is currently unable to breathe without the use of a ventilator and will require many different surgeries.
Doctors have stated it will be a long road and that Devin will be spending the summer at the hospital. Although he has had a rough start to life he is expected to have a normal life once surgeries can be performed.
All proceeds raised will go directly to benefit Chad, Jennifer and Devin.
For additional information, please contact Shawn Petronella at 315-368-7043 or Michael Sportello at 315-219-1210.
Jennifer, so sorry to hear about your baby. Our family will do it’s best to be there to support you.
Katie Dust
Jennifer, I’m so sorry to read that Devin is off to such a rough start. My prayers are with you. Unfortunately I live in Ohio so will be unable to attend the benefit. Is there some other way to contribute?
Jennifer and family, I am sending prayers of healing and comfort your way.