A Cedartown family needs your help to ensure that a child named Haidyn gets a chance to experience the joy of having a home with her family before it is too late.
A GoFundMe was started in recent days and is already up to nearly $150,000 of a $400,000 goal to help the family of Haidyn Fowler purchase a cabin that recently came available after the passing of a neighboring family’s relative who lived there, one that would allow wheelchair access and some of the needed equipment already in place for her medical needs.
Carrie Fowler explained that her daughter has Sanfilippo Syndrome – a form of childhood dementia – that since the age of 5 has slowly left Haidyn wheelchair bound, requiring that she have a feeding tube and unable to speak anymore.
She was a growing and normal child through her toddler years, but the family began to notice regression in her development around the age of three. At first, Haidyn was diagnosed as autistic. But the more Carrie learned about autism and the further Haidyn’s physical abilities regressed, she believed something else was wrong. Finally the doctors were able to find the real cause with the diagnosis of Sanfilippo Syndrome.
“Haidyn has is often referred to as a childhood form of Alzheimer’s or dementia. classified as a childhood form of dementia,” Fowler explained. “She depends on us for literally everything.”
The diagnosis came right as the Fowler family moved in with her husband Caleb’s parents into their basement of the Cedartown-area home five years ago with plans to build a house on the property so they could be next doors. Then Haidyn was diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome, and their world was flipped upside down. All of their money has gone toward medical bills and equipment for Haidyn, making the dream of having a home for their family out of reach.
Myrick Multimedia Classifieds
Have land good for hunting? Find someone to lease it out this coming season and list it for availability on Myrick Multimedia Classifieds!
Good hunting spots are a rarity, and finding the right…
Want to list your item for sale? Check out subscription options that include unlimited classified listings.
“We’ve spent the last five years going to tons of different specialists,” she said.
Fowler thought their dream of home ownership was lost forever, but the cabin they hope to purchase “fell into our laps” after they learned of the passing of an elderly neighbor whose home was going to be put up for sale by the family.
“They told us they were willing to work with us, and that they would contact us first if we were able to buy it,” she said.
But the numbers weren’t adding up. Unable to afford to build or buy because of all their money going toward medical bills, Fowler decided to turn toward a potential source of help: the community via GoFundMe. Especially now that Haidyn’s time left with the family might be limited with a terminal diagnosis.
“We would like to have a forever home, that will also be a place we grieve in, in the future,” Fowler said. “We do not know how long we have with Haidyn. That is why we feel like time is running out to give her a place of our own.”
Myrick Multimedia Events
Haralson County Board of Commissioners Meeting
February 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Haralson County Board of Commissioners meet on the first…
Want to list your event? Check out subscription options that include unlimited event listings.
Since sharing their story and starting the fundraiser, more than $148,000 in donations have come in to help with the purchase cost of the house. Fowler said since the fundraiser started in recent days, she’s been overwhelmed with the emotions caused by those who have been willing to help them with their dream to give Haidyn a home.
“We very much appreciate all those who have given already to help us make this dream come true for Haidyn and our family,” she said. “This proves there is still so much good in the world and people who do want to help make a difference for others. I hope one day I can pay it back and do the same for someone else.”
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.