McKenna West, a brave single mother, embarked on a heartwarming journey to serve as a surrogate for a couple longing to have a baby. Now carrying Gabriel, a baby boy diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) at 20 weeks, McKenna faces an unthinkable dilemma. The intended parents, upon learning of the baby's condition, have asked her to terminate the pregnancy. However, McKenna, feeling an unbreakable bond with Gabriel, has decided that she cannot proceed with abortion. Driven by her conscience and maternal instinct, she found it impossible to face her own children having taken such a step.

HLHS is indeed a serious heart condition but it is treatable with a series of planned surgeries, offering hope and life quality improvements for affected children. With early intervention and appropriate medical care, many children born with HLHS lead fulfilling lives. McKenna is ready to embrace this challenge and carry Gabriel to term, giving him a chance for healing and love.

We’re calling on the surrogacy agency and the intended parents to honour McKenna’s decision. In this situation, the value of life must be weighed with empathy over legality. Let McKenna be the voice for Gabriel, advocating for his chance to live and receive the necessary medical attention. We urge all concerned parties to offer McKenna the support she needs—emotionally, financially, and legally—so that she can carry out this pregnancy with dignity and peace of mind.

By signing this petition, you can show your support for McKenna’s right to choose and for baby Gabriel’s right to a fighting chance at life. Your signature can help sway the involved parties to reconsider and provide McKenna with the compassion and resources she deserves. Stand with us to ensure that McKenna’s courage and Gabriel’s life are honoured. Support a future where choices respect both the surrogate's rights and the potential life she carries. Sign this petition to make a difference.