6-Year-Old North Haven Boy Looking For A Heart Transplant

Matthew Jacques needs a new heart. Bad.

The Connecticut Post Chronicle reports that the 6-year-old North Haven Resident needs a heart transplant, as he is suffering from Tetralogy of Fallot complicated by pulmonary atresia. Matt is a kindergartner at Montowese Elementary School, and despite his serious illness, he remains positive and talkative.

“He’s a well-behaved, well-mannered and sweet and caring kid,” his teacher, Lara Silvestro, told the newspaper. 

The North Haven community has been raising money for the boy and his family. Donations may be sent to: Matthew Jacques Mission, Matthew Jacques Fund, c/o Liberty Bank, 174 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT 06473. 

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