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.

Every share and every donation brings Aida one step closer to the care she needs.While Aida’s surgery is covered, we are...
17/06/2026

Every share and every donation brings Aida one step closer to the care she needs.

While Aida’s surgery is covered, we are still raising funds for airfare, three months of accommodation, and aftercare during her medical journey.

Every donation, share, and prayer makes a difference and helps ease the financial burden on our family as we focus on Aida’s recovery.

Thank you for continuing to stand with our brave girl and support her journey.

Please donate or share:

https://gofund.me/901016d5

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16/06/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 J'twãñ Brøwn, Dianne Meade, Zinzhi Bright, Orell Roberts, Lily Pad, Morva Grayman, Sharmandy Laurent, Nicola James, Keyanna Tamera Lowanda Otto, Dorn Willock, Pat Julian's Greens, Thersa Florent Alexander, Gifford Allick, Jime Hunte, Kimberly Anatol, Narissa John, Kaw Burnette, Amee's Styles, Zee Zohan, Sweetness Armstrong, Chrissy Israel Fontaine, Kelrick Joseph, Ebony Beaton, Terri-Ann Martin, Laurna Benjamin, Gavin Otto, Andrae Patram, Sheba Richards, Niall Thomas, Laurin Williams, Sharine Barnes, Editha Riviere, Diana Flowers Wright, Shamika Payne, Kishma Nelson

13/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who continues to pray for and support Aida on her journey. Every share, donation, and word of encouragement means so much to our family. ❤️
Support Aida here: https://gofund.me/901016d5

For 16 years, Aida has faced every challenge with incredible strength and courage. While her surgery has been covered, o...
11/06/2026

For 16 years, Aida has faced every challenge with incredible strength and courage. While her surgery has been covered, our family still faces the costs of airfare, accommodation, therapy, and post-operative care during her recovery.
If Aida's story touches your heart, please consider donating or sharing her journey. Every act of kindness helps.
https://gofund.me/901016d5

❤️ Aida Update ❤️As we continue preparing for the next chapter of Aida's journey, we would like to thank everyone who ha...
10/06/2026

❤️ Aida Update ❤️

As we continue preparing for the next chapter of Aida's journey, we would like to thank everyone who has supported her over the years.

We would also like to clarify that the funds raised through Aida's GoFundMe over the years have been used toward medical expenses, travel, testing, medications, and other costs related to her ongoing care.

We are deeply grateful for every prayer, share, and donation. Your support has helped carry Aida this far, and we ask that you continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

https://gofund.me/901016d5

Important Update: We are deeply grateful for the support received so far. A portion of the funds raised to date has alre...
08/06/2026

Important Update:

We are deeply grateful for the support received so far. A portion of the funds raised to date has already been used for expenses over the years related to Aida's medical journey, including medical evaluations, documentation, travel preparation, fundraising costs, and other necessary expenses. While the GoFundMe shows the total amount raised over time, not all of those funds remain available.
With Aida's surgery now approved, our focus is on covering the significant costs associated with travel, accommodation for an estimated three-month stay, aftercare, transportation, meals, and other recovery-related expenses.

We remain committed to being transparent about how funds are used and are incredibly thankful for every donation, share, and prayer.

On April 10th 2010, I gave birth to twin daughters Aida Faith Dupigny and Ak… Dianne Meade needs your support for Help save Aida, living on a single ventricle

❤️ Aida Has Been Given the Green Light for SurgeryWe are incredibly grateful to share that Aida's surgery has been appro...
06/06/2026

❤️ Aida Has Been Given the Green Light for Surgery

We are incredibly grateful to share that Aida's surgery has been approved. This is a huge step forward in her journey, and we thank everyone who has prayed, donated, shared her story, and stood with our family along the way.

As we prepare for travel, surgery, and an estimated three-month recovery period away from home, there are still many expenses ahead. Your continued support will help us navigate this next chapter and ensure that Aida receives the care she needs.

If you would like to support Aida's journey, you can do so here:
https://gofund.me/901016d5⁠

Thank you for being part of Aida's story.

Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers as we prepare for the months ahead. ❤️

❤️ The Surgery Is Approved. The Journey Continues. ❤️
05/06/2026

❤️ The Surgery Is Approved. The Journey Continues. ❤️

On April 10th 2010, I gave birth to twin daughters Aida Faith Dupigny and Ak… Dianne Meade needs your support for Help save Aida, living on a single ventricle

"Be still, and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10 After years of prayers, faith, and perseverance, we are grateful to sha...
05/06/2026

"Be still, and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10

After years of prayers, faith, and perseverance, we are grateful to share that Aida's surgery has been approved. We are now looking toward the summer months (July/August) as we prepare for this next chapter of her journey.

While this is wonderful news, Aida's journey is not over. We still face travel, accommodation, recovery, and aftercare expenses. We have updated her GoFundMe page, and our fundraising target has been lowered to reflect our current needs.

To everyone who has prayed, donated, shared our story, and supported us along the way, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your love and encouragement have carried us through some of our darkest days.
For those who are willing and able to continue supporting Aida's journey, the updated GoFundMe link is below. Every prayer, share, and contribution is deeply appreciated.
We will continue to keep you updated. ❤️🙏https://gofund.me/901016d5

A heart warrior's journey isn't measured by the battles they face, but by the courage they show through every step. We a...
31/05/2026

A heart warrior's journey isn't measured by the battles they face, but by the courage they show through every step. We are trusting the journey, trusting the process, and believing that God is making a way.

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