Inspirational Project - Zack Hamilton

On March 10, 2011, the world lost a very inspirational little boy, Zack Hamilton.

Zack was born in September 2007 with a congenital heart defect known as Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage (TAPVD). At two and a half weeks old, Zack underwent a procedure to repair his heart. Zack’s survival at that time, was the first of many miracles in his life.

Zack also had several other anomalies, including hearing loss, global developmental delay, feeding issues, a gastrostomy tube (G-Tube), seizures, and fluid in the brain. Though he had no official overall diagnosis, the genetics team discovered Zack had a deletion of the 12th chromosome. This deletion is the first recorded case in the world, making Zack a very special and unique little guy.

Although just 3 years old, Zack touched many more people that he ever could have realized. Life is best measured by impact and not duration. In that way, Zack lived a life of incredible importance.

To honour this amazing little boy, we are raising funds to dedicate a room to Zack at York Central Hospital decorated with his favourite character – Elmo.

You can help us make Zack’s Dream Room a reality by making an online donation now. Your tax-deductible gift will help ensure Zack’s memory continues to live on.

You can find out updates on this project through our Facebook account, Twitter page, and through Zack’s Dream Room Website. Information can also be found by visiting his mom, Heather's blog and Zack's Dream Twitter page.

For more information about the project, please contact:

Tammy Bucci
Major Gifts Officer
Tel: 905-883-1212 x7805
E-mail: tbucci@yorkcentral.on.ca

Alyshia Higgins
Stewardship and Communications Coordinator
Tel: 905-883-1212 x7810
E-mail: ahiggins@yorkcentral.on.ca  

Thank you for your support. Together, we are helping to honour this remarkable young boy in a truly special way.

Sincerely yours,

Alyshia

Stewardship & Communications Coordinator