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On February 7, 2003, life changed dramatically for 10 month old Caroline Hope Lanctot, daughter of Mike and Jodi Lanctot. A car accident on a snowy road left this adorable baby with severe spinal cord and head injuries. Her injuries were so extensive that doctors said it was a miracle that she made it to the hospital alive. For three excruciating days the pressure in Caroline’s brain rose to dangerously high levels. Caroline’s condition then began to stabilize and slowly improve. Jodi was also seriously injured and suffered brain trauma. She remained in a coma for almost a month and to this day continues to receive physical, occupational and speech therapy.

Caroline is now four years old and has experienced more pain in her lifetime than anyone should have to bear. The accident left her with a trach attached to a ventilator, although she can sporadically take breaths on her own. She is also feeding tube dependent and paralyzed. Surgery to fuse her top three vertebrae with bone from her hip has allowed her to gain some movement and feeling throughout her body.

Caroline’s joy and resolve is both amazing and inspirational to watch. Her progress is a testimony to the strength of this remarkable child. The years will be filled with more surgery and rehabilitation, but for Caroline, that’s too far in the future. Right now she confronts life one day at a time, with a spirit that is truly amazing.

Caroline’s story is truly compelling.

Hoping for your support.

Feel free to call Phil Lanctot, Sr. at 215-337-0103 with questions.

Donations to Caroline's Hope can be mailed to:
Caroline's Hope c/o NRI
1313 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Morrisville, PA 19067