We've created this page to keep everyone updated and offer support to Brooke, Jaron, and their little superhero, Ethan, as they travel to Boston for Ethan's heart surgery.

Here’s a brief timeline: The Mengels will arrive in Boston on September 21st, with Ethan's surgery now scheduled for Wednesday, September 25th. They anticipate returning home to Atlanta around October 12th, depending on Ethan's recovery.

For those who know the Mengels, you understand that accepting help is not their usual approach. However, we know they have a network of friends and family eager to support them during this time. My goal is to make them feel supported with well wishes and feel at home by stocking their fridge and sending meals via food delivery gift cards. Your support and words of encouragement will mean the world to them in the coming weeks.

Brooke and Jaron will be updating the Support Now page with updates throughout their stay in Boston and if you would like to receive these updates, click  "Get Updates" on the Support Now page. To send a written warm wish, click "Words of Support" and write a message. If you want to lend a hand getting the mail, click "Lend a Hand" and sign up! For those considering food/meal gift cards, you can click "Give a Gift Card" and choose "meals" as the category.

If you would like to donate toward a DreamBox full of awesome games, activities and fun for Ethan that will be sent directly to Boston Children's Hospital - please click here:
https://p2p.onecause.com/dreambox-for-ethan

Thanks in advance for your love and support for sweet Ethan!