A fundraising campaign through Peace Officers Research Association of California has been launched to support a Fresno police officer and his family after doctors diagnosed their newborn son with a serious congenital heart condition.
Fresno Police Officer Kobe Biedermann’s son, born Jan. 17, has been diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, a complex heart defect that includes two holes in the heart, one measuring about 9 millimeters and the other about 4 millimeters.
Specialists at Stanford University have scheduled open‑heart surgery for the infant on May 12. The baby is expected to remain hospitalized for nearly five weeks following the procedure.
As Biedermann remains at his son’s side and has nearly exhausted his available leave, colleagues and supporters have turned to PORAC’s Fund a Hero platform to raise money for the family.
The campaign aims to collect $20,000 to help ease the financial strain and allow the family to focus on the child’s recovery. The campaign had gained $3,690 at the time of publication.
Donations to the “Baby Biedermann’s Fight” campaign are being sought from the law enforcement community and other supporters.
You can learn more and donate here.
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