Although Noah Nero was born with just half a heart 5 years ago, he has shown that he has a big heart when it comes to fighting any obstacle in his way. Noah Nero had a second chance at life when he had a heart transplant this past October and he and his family are very excited about the future and having little Noah home for good. In addition to the memories of that battle, the cost of the care to the family remains. The Nero family extends to an ever growing group of prayer warriors that include friends and people who have never even met Noah but are brought closer to the struggle through the Facebook postings of his mother Cherish who gives an inspired update to his condition on an almost daily basis. Pasco County Clerk of Courts, who met the family through their church, Beacon Community Church in Port Richey wanted to help and called on her friends to help also. "There are people praying for this little boy all over the world and people were asking for ways they could help” O'Neil said.

Paula O’Neil released a statement after the final figures were released that over $7,000 was raised at the event: “I would like to thank Wesley Chapel Lion's Club President Troy Stevenson who hosted the event at the Wesley Chapel Nissan dealership located at 28519 State Road 54. , Susan Bruemmer-Casey for chairing and spending countless hours planning and problem-solving, John Jay and Finest deejays, Kent with RP&G Printing, Tampa Bay Builders (platinum sponsor), Craig Laporte (gold sponsor), Silver sponsors Suncoast Water Gardens, Kelly Mothershead, Tonya Oliver, and Lexington Oaks for providing the great food, all the beautiful auction items and door prizes items that were donated including a cruise from Windsong Charters, round of golf from Lexington Oaks, iPad from Tony Leger, 2 month membership to the Florida Hospital Health and Wellness Center, to Cheryl A Visalli Time for Wine gift basket, training from Focus on Fitness, Jewelry from Rene's Jewelry, Jewelry from Gold & Diamond Source, an autographed book from Jean Davidson from the Harley Davidson family and photos and video from Tony Masella of www.OurtownFLA.com and thank you to Bill Nero and Cherish Nero for sharing Noah's story with us! Most importantly, thank you to God for Noah and the precious life he has! This is so awesome! Thank you to all for your generous support!!” If you missed a chance to help you still can. For information about donating email Susan Casey at susan@insurancenewtampa.com.