Community Rallies for Officer's Son Facing Rare Illness

A community is rallying to support Cumming Police Officer Tim Fausti and his family as their 4-month-old son, Gavin, battles a rare genetic disorder. Gavin was diagnosed with Fanconi anemia, a condition affecting blood cell production, which has led to early pre-leukemic changes and abnormal cells in his bone marrow.

Gavin's treatment plan includes a rigorous year-long battle involving chemotherapy, followed by a bone marrow transplant. This intensive medical journey is expected to keep him hospitalized for six to eight weeks during the transplant, with an additional 100 days at the Ronald McDonald House for monitoring.

Officer Fausti and his wife will divide their time between the hospital and home, remaining separated from Gavin until he is cleared for extended stays outside the hospital. To help manage the extensive financial demands of Gavin's treatment and recovery, a community fundraiser has been established.