The Declan Donoghue Foundation

IN HONOR OF DECLAN

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On May 30, 2008, Declan was born with dark brown eyes, a thick full head of hair and the sweetest dimple chin to his loving parents, Nicole and Rich. And on September 2, 2010, just a little over two years old, Declan became a beautiful angel in Heaven watching over us for eternity.



Throughout Declan's short but wonderful life, he loved nothing more than playing with his friends and family, watching his favorite movies and TV shows and going outside to play on the playground. He amazed all who knew him with the number of words he could say at such a young age, like quesadilla and ratatouille. We also loved his wonderful ability to remember all the lyrics to his favorite songs like God Bless America and Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.

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But amidst the fun times, Declan’s life was filled with many medical ailments. From pneumonia and aspiration to abnormal blood work and unexplained fevers, Declan’s rare immune genetic disorder, X-linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease, was not diagnosed until after his death. In Declan’s two years, he had more doctors visits and tests than most adults. But he faced each appointment and each test with such bravery. He always found a way to have fun and give us a smile even when he wasn’t feeling 100%.

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Today, Declan gives us the strength, in the midst of our grief, to do great things for others in honor of him.