Our Story
Our son, Oliver (Ollie) Fox Payton, was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) at 36 weeks gestation—a rare and severe congenital heart defect where the left side of the heart is underdeveloped and cannot effectively pump blood to the body. It was heartbreaking news for us as first-time parents, but from the moment of his birth, Ollie has shown us nothing but strength, resilience, and fight. With the help...
Continue Reading »Oliver Fox Payton
New Port Richey, FL
Transplant Type: Heart
Transplant Status: Waiting for Transplant
Goal: $75,000.00
Raised: $24,840 of $75,000 goal
Raised by 51 contributors
Updates
Ollie’s FoxFest for Hope — A Christmas Market with Heart
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Step into the season of giving and celebration at Ollie’s FoxFest for Hope — A Christmas Market with Heart! On Saturday, November 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00... Continue Reading »
Quick Update: Ollie’s VAD Replacement Went Smoothly!
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Hey everyone! Just a quick update to share some good news. This morning, Ollie successfully had his VAD replaced right at his bedside. There was a little bit... Continue Reading »
Not the OR, But Still a Big Day
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Six months. That number still feels wild to say out loud.Half a year of loving this little boy.Of watching him become more - more curious, more joyful, more... Continue Reading »
6 Months With Ollie
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Today marks a very important milestone: 6 months since our little man came into the world. When I type it out, it feels crazy that it’s ONLY been... Continue Reading »
Ollie’s FoxFest for Hope – a COTA Fundraiser
Date: November 15, 2025
Location: Hope Presbyterian Church
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A Grandma Overnight with Ollie
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A couple of weeks ago, I had the gift of a “grandma overnight” with Ollie. While it wasn't the first overnight I imagined (this was spending the days... Continue Reading »
100 Days of Ollie
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Ollie is 100 days old today. It’s a big milestone. A number that somehow feels both impossibly large and impossibly small, depending on the moment. When I think... Continue Reading »
Med Chat #1 – The Berlin Heart
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Hi everyone! It's Mama Mad here. I wanted to start a series called Med Chat where we fill you all in on some of the details of Ollie's... Continue Reading »
11 Weeks Old: A Minor Setback 💛
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Ollie turned 11 weeks this week, and it’s been a bit of a whirlwind. On Monday, he spiked a fever, had a high heart rate, and was clearly... Continue Reading »