S.C. — A powerful outpouring of love and support was on full display this weekend as the Upstate community rallied around 12-year-old Brinlee Cannon, a local girl currently awaiting a life-saving heart transplant.
Brinlee has endured a difficult year, spending significant time in hospitals across the region, including in the Upstate and at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston. Her condition has placed immense emotional and financial strain on her family, who are now counting the days until a suitable donor heart becomes available.
On Saturday, that burden was met with compassion, as hundreds of community members gathered at the Salem Fire Department for a heartfelt fundraising event aimed at easing some of the family’s growing medical expenses. The event featured a traditional Southern fish fry, a charity auction, and various family-friendly activities — all united by one purpose: to support Brinlee.
Despite the challenges she faces, Brinlee herself was able to attend the event, bringing smiles to many and serving as a reminder of the strength and spirit that has inspired her entire community.
“Seeing everyone come out for our daughter is overwhelming in the best way,” a family member shared. “This support means the world to us as we continue this journey.”
In addition to the in-person fundraiser, the family has also established a GoFundMe campaign to assist with ongoing medical and travel-related costs. The community’s support — both emotionally and financially — has been a beacon of hope as they wait for the transplant that could save Brinlee’s life.
For those interested in helping, donations can be made through the family’s GoFundMe page, and continued prayers and well-wishes are deeply appreciated.
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