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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

Anamoly, 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.

27/09/2026

We’re now just one week away from Aida’s medical journey. As the days draw closer, we’re taking everything one day at a time, preparing as best we can, and placing it all in God’s hands.

Please continue to keep Aida in your prayers, for strength, safe travels, a successful surgery, and a smooth and complete recovery.

To everyone who has stood beside us throughout this journey, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your prayers, love, encouragement, and generosity have meant more to us than words can express.

Aida’s GoFundMe page remains open for anyone who would still like to contribute toward her journey. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference and is deeply appreciated.

Please continue to keep Aida covered in prayer.❤️

13/09/2026

This is where it all began… Boston Children’s Hospital.

At just five years old, Aida’s journey brought us to Boston Children’s Hospital. We arrived carrying fear, uncertainty, and so many questions, but we also carried something that has never left us, faith in God.

These pictures bring back so many memories. Looking at them today, I can only say, look at what God has done.

Boston became such an important part of Aida’s story. Dr. Friedman, Dr. Kaza and the entire team at Boston Children’s Hospital cared for our daughter, fought alongside us, and helped give her more time. For that, we will forever be grateful.

Now, as we finalize plans for Aida’s upcoming surgery, we are preparing for a new chapter. This time, we will be heading to Toronto, not Boston.

It is not necessarily the path we imagined, but we have learned that God doesn’t always reveal the entire road, He simply asks us to trust Him for the next step. And so, we are trusting His plan.

A very special thank you to Dr. Friedman. Your connection with Aida has continued long after her time at Boston. Even today, you still check on her and remain interested in how she is doing. That kind of care is something we will never take for granted.
Sometimes, God sends angels in human form into our lives. And Dr. Friedman, you have truly been one of those angels in Aida’s journey.

To everyone who has prayed for Aida, encouraged us, shared her story, donated, checked in, or simply continued to follow her journey, thank you. You have been part of this story too.
As we step into this next chapter, we are nervous, but we are hopeful. We are holding on to our faith and believing that the same God who carried Aida from Boston at five years old will carry her into this next chapter at sixteen.

The journey continues. And God is still writing her story.
If you would like to support Aida during this next part of her journey, the link is in the comments. Every prayer, share, message, and contribution means more to us than words can express.
Please continue to keep our girl in your prayers. ❤️🙏🏽

07/09/2026

Their first day of Senior Year… side by side.

There was a time when I didn’t know if I would ever get to see this day for Aida. Today, watching her stand here with her sister as they begin their final year together brings tears to my eyes and so much gratitude to my heart.

God has been faithful. Through every diagnosis, every procedure, every difficult moment, and every uncertain day, He has carried us. And even with another major heart surgery ahead, I choose to trust Him with the road ahead.

Today, we pause and celebrate life, sisterhood, strength, and this beautiful milestone.
Two sisters. One final year. So many dreams ahead.

Keep going, girls. Keep God at the center, and never stop believing in what He has in store for you. Your story is still being written

05/09/2026

A moment I will never forget…

This photo takes me back to Aida’s very first visit to Boston Children’s Hospital and her very first cardiac catheterization at age five.

At some point during the procedure, her doctor brought us in a room and he was explaining to us what was happening and showing us on a screen how the team were using a balloon to open one of her narrowed vessels. We were watching everything unfold, trying to understand what was happening, when suddenly one of the balloons appeared to pop. It was at that moment that her doctor quickly rushed out of the room. Shortly after, Aida’s heart stopped beating and she had to be resuscitated.

During her checkup a few days later, we were also told that Aida had suffered a fractured rib.

She has been through so much at such a young age, more than any child should ever have to endure. Yet, she keeps fighting.
Through every frightening moment, God has been with her. He has carried Aida through every procedure, every setback, and every uncertain moment, and we continue to trust Him with her journey.

Please support Aida’s journey;even $1 can go a very long way.
https://gofund.me/901016d5

Thank you for believing in Aida, praying for her, and fighting alongside us. Her story isn’t over yet. God is still writing it. 🙏🏽

04/09/2026

THREE MONTHS OLD… GIVEN JUST FOUR DAYS.

This picture takes me back to one of the most uncertain days of Aida’s life.
At just three months old, Aida was preparing to be flown to Martinique for urgent medical care. That very day, her condition became critical, and we were given a four-day prognosis. We didn’t know if she would survive.
But Aida fought. And she is still fighting today.
Now, at 16, she is preparing for another major heart surgery in Toronto.
Please stand with Aida. Pray, share her story, and support her journey in any way you can. Every bit of support matters.
They saw four days. God saw a lifetime.

01/09/2026

As we continue preparing for our journey to Toronto in October, we’re asking everyone to please continue to keep Aida and our family in your prayers.
If you’re able to, please continue sharing Aida’s story and helping us spread the word. Every share, prayer, message, and contribution means so much to us as we put everything in place for the journey ahead.
We’re taking it one step at a time and trusting God through it all.

29/08/2026

22/08/2026

On April 10th 2010, I gave birth to twin daughters Aida Faith … Dianne Meade needs your support for Surgery Covered, We Need Your Help to Complete the Journey

21/08/2026

Aida’s Surgery Is Covered. The Journey Continues🙏

On April 10th 2010, I gave birth to twin daughters Aida Faith … Dianne Meade needs your support for Surgery Covered, We Need Your Help to Complete the Journey

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