Saving Aida

Saving Aida On June 2nd 2010, Aida was diagnosed with a cyanotic Congenital Heart disease (Severe Ebstein’s Anomaly, Pulmonary Atresia) She was given four days to live.

On Saturday April 2010 Gillian Dupigny experienced the incredible joy of bringing two wonderful

children into this world, Aida and Akira. But well before she could have settled from the euphoria of being with her first borns, doctors broke the

bad news that any parent would dread hearing. Gillian and her husband, Lester, were told that Aida has been diagnosed with a severe case of Ebstein’s

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namoly, a rare heart condition. The shocking and painful discovery came three days after birth. According to Gillian, in her own account of that painful journey, “It was not until 13th April, 2010 during

a routine examination of Aida, a heart murmur was discovered. She was kept at the hospital under

observation and was discharged the following day. We thought that all was well. We were wrong, approximately 3 weeks later Aida was readmitted to the

hospital. Things started to take a different turn. Aida was slowly losing her strength. On June 2nd 2010

she went into cardiac distress and was airlifted to a children’s hospital in Martinique. She was examined

by a team of specialists, and was diagnosed with a cyanotic Congenital Heart disease (Severe Ebstein’s

Anomaly, Pulmonary Atresia). The doctor told us there’s no hope, that our little daughter would be

dead within 4 days. His words were “I know what I’m saying, I wish there was something else I could say

to you, she is not going to make it so you should move on with your lives together with your other

daughter (Akira Hope Dupigny).”

Today a small committee made up of Gillian’s co-workers in the Nelson’s Dockyard has been formed to

move this cause forward. On Friday May 1, after a long and arduous search to find the institution that would best help Aida,

Gillian received a medical opinion and treatment options from the Boston Children’s Hospital. The BCH

advises that she would need US$187,687.00 for a combination of services to correct her abnormality. This does not include airfare to Boston, accommodation and subsistence while in Boston and airfare to

Barbados for VISA purposes. This accounts for an additional US$10,394.80. A fund has been started at the Dockyard branch of Antiguan bank, ECAB, in the name of Aida’s mother,

Gillian Dupigny. The account number is 121000719

We are seeking your support in helping us to reach this target so that Aida can remain with us and grow

up to be the wonderful promise that she is and to be the delightful inspiration that her mother is to all

those with whom she has come in contact.

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Thank you all so much for the love, support, and prayers you’ve shown us so far, it means more than words can say. We’re in constant communication with Boston Children’s Hospital, and a few kind souls are advocating on Aida’s behalf. We’re holding on to hope and trusting God for a breakthrough very soon.

This journey hasn’t been easy, it’s been overwhelming at times but we continue to believe in God’s plan. 🙏🏽

Please continue to donate if you can, and keep Aida in your prayers. Every gift, every prayer, every share makes a difference.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/9e34dj-saving-aida

We’re not giving up. Let’s keep fighting for Aida. 💪🏽💕

On April 10th, 2010, I welcomed my beautiful twin daughters into the world, but just days later, we faced a heartbreakin...
12/07/2025

On April 10th, 2010, I welcomed my beautiful twin daughters into the world, but just days later, we faced a heartbreaking reality. Aida was diagnosed with severe congenital heart disease and was given little hope. Today, she is 15 years old and a true fighter, but she needs our help. We’re raising funds for crucial surgery that could change her life for the better, with a target of US$257,000. Please help us spread the word by liking, commenting, and sharing this post. Together, we can give Aida the chance she deserves!

On April 10th 2010, I gave birth to twin daughters Aida Faith Dupig… Gillian Bonit Dupigny needs your support for Help save Aida, living on a single ventricle

Last summer, Aida was rushed to Boston Children’s Hospital after coughing up blood and struggling to breathe—her oxygen ...
08/07/2025

Last summer, Aida was rushed to Boston Children’s Hospital after coughing up blood and struggling to breathe—her oxygen levels dangerously low. That emergency saved her life, but the debt left behind is crushing. We’re still fighting to cover those costs while preparing for what’s next. Please, if Aida’s story touches your heart, help however you can—through a donation, a share, or a prayer. Every bit brings us closer to
to keeping her alive.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/9e34dj-saving-aida

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💔 A Twin’s Silent Strength 💔

They shared the same womb, the same heartbeat for nine months, and now… they share the same pain.

Akira has always been right beside her sister Aida through every emergency, every hospital stay, every tear, and every battle through each medical storm. She may not be the one lying on the operating table or struggling to breathe but she feels it all. She endures it all with her.

When Aida cries, Akira holds her.
When Aida is weak, Akira becomes strong.
When Aida smiles, Akira’s world lights up again.

As a family, we have been stretched in every way emotionally, spiritually, and financially. Watching Aida battle through one crisis after another is heartbreaking. But watching her twin, Akira, quietly endure beside her… that’s a pain that words can’t hold.

We are pleading for your help.
Every dollar brings us closer to the care Aida urgently needs. Every share spreads hope. Every act of kindness reminds our girls that they’re not alone in this journey.

Please, if you can, donate to Aida’s GoFundMe today. Do it for Aida. Do it for Akira. Do it for the love and bond that only a twin could understand.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/9e34dj-saving-aida

From the bottom of our hearts—thank you. Your support means more than you’ll ever know. 🙏❤️

We Need Your HelpThank you to everyone who has stood with us so far. As we continue this journey with our daughter Aida,...
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We Need Your Help

Thank you to everyone who has stood with us so far. As we continue this journey with our daughter Aida, we’re once again appealing to the kindness of the public. Last year, Aida was rushed to Boston Children’s Hospital after coughing up blood and experiencing dangerously low oxygen levels. The emergency care she received was life-saving but now we’re faced with an overwhelming bill from the hospital.

We’re doing all we can, but we can’t do this alone. Please consider donating or sharing Aida’s story. Every little bit helps and brings us one step closer to clearing this debt and giving Aida the care she needs.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/9e34dj-saving-aida

With all our hearts — thank you. 💔🙏

🙏🏾 Thank You for Praying for Aida — We Still Need Your Help 🙏🏾To everyone who stood with us in prayer while Aida sat her...
27/06/2025

🙏🏾 Thank You for Praying for Aida — We Still Need Your Help 🙏🏾

To everyone who stood with us in prayer while Aida sat her exams, thank you. Your love, messages, and prayers gave us strength.

Today, we are overjoyed to share that Aida has been PROMOTED to 4th form. Against all odds despite all her complications and days where she could barely hold her head up she pushed through. Her courage continues to amaze us every single day.

But while we celebrate this victory, we are still in a very painful place. Many of you may remember that last summer, Aida had to be rushed to Boston Children's Hospital in the middle of the night. She was coughing up blood, her oxygen levels were dangerously low, and there was simply no option but to fly her out immediately. She was taken straight into the emergency room, there was no time to wait. That emergency visit saved her life.

Now, nearly a year later, we are facing the harsh aftermath. We’ve received a letter from the hospital's finance department and it breaks me to share that they are considering referring our case to an external agency. We are doing everything we can, but we simply cannot carry this burden alone anymore.

We had so much hope that this summer, Aida could go back to Boston for her next life-saving open-heart surgery. But we are still far from our fundraising target. The weight is heavy, but we still believe that with God, all things are possible and that with the help of kind-hearted people, we will get there.

So today, I am making a public appeal from one parent to another, from one human to another:

🙏🏾 If you can help us in any way at all to cover the outstanding balance from Aida’s emergency treatment, or to move us closer to funding her next surgery, please do.
We are sharing the actual letter from the hospital's finance department as proof of our situation this is real. This is urgent.
❤️ Whatever amount you can give, even the smallest, will mean the world to us. It might be small to you, but it could be everything to Aida.

Please help us give Aida a fighting chance.
Please share this post. Please pray. And please if you feel led, donate.

https://gofund.me/3e6c4c63

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with us.

❤️ February is Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Awareness Month ❤️Meet Aida, our warrior, our fighter, our miracle! Today,...
17/02/2025

❤️ February is Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Awareness Month ❤️

Meet Aida, our warrior, our fighter, our miracle! Today, she wears red in recognition of CHD Awareness Month, not just as a symbol, but as a reminder of the battle she faces every single day. Aida has severe Ebstein’s Anomaly, a rare and life-threatening heart condition, and she needs another open-heart surgery to survive.

Her surgery cannot happen without the funds. Right now, we are far from our goal, and time is running out. We are pleading with you please help us save Aida! Every donation, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to giving her the chance at life she deserves.

Ways You Can Help:
Donate to Aida’s GoFundMe – Every dollar counts!
Purchase a "Saving Aida" T-shirt for only $40 EC to show your support.
Share this post—reach out to family, friends, and anyone who can help.

Aida has beaten the odds before, but she cannot do this alone. Let’s rally together and make this happen! She needs us now more than ever.

https://gofund.me/3e6c4c63

Thank you, and may God bless you for your kindness and generosity.

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