Last June, life took an unimaginable turn for the Cale family. Stephanie Cale, the beloved Human Resources Director at Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty and other Peerage Realty Partner firms faced every parent’s worst nightmare: her vibrant, athletic son, Ante, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Once a high school lacrosse and football star, Ante’s health rapidly deteriorated, leaving him and his family grappling with a future they could never have anticipated.
By November, Ante underwent surgery to implant a heart defibrillator, a critical step to regulate his failing heart while he awaits a life-saving transplant. Genetic testing further revealed that Ante carries the aggressive Titan Mutant Gene, complicating his condition and intensifying the urgency for his treatment. At just 20 years old, Ante now faces the unimaginable reality of needing a new heart.
A Heartfelt Fundraiser: Handmade Gifts with Purpose
Amid this challenge, the Cale family and their community have rallied together with incredible strength and creativity. This past weekend, friends and family hosted a two-day fundraiser selling handmade Christmas wreaths, generating thousands of dollars to help cover Ante’s medical expenses. But they’re not stopping there.
In Terrebonne, the family is organizing additional fundraising events, offering unique, high-quality holiday gifts. These handcrafted items include lasting holiday wreaths, cozy throws, and reversible aprons—each crafted with love and purpose. These aren’t just holiday trinkets; they are meaningful tokens of hope. Every purchase contributes directly to Ante’s journey, turning holiday cheer into life-saving support.
How You Can Help
If you can’t make it to the event, there are still ways to contribute. A GoFundMe page has been set up to accept donations of any size. Every dollar brings Ante one step closer to recovery, helping his family tackle the overwhelming medical expenses, which are expected to reach $600,000 even after insurance.
Upcoming Fundraising Event
• Dates: Saturday, December 7th
• Time: 10-am 4pm
• Location: Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s office – DOWNTOWN BEND – 821 Wall Street
Come browse the handcrafted gifts, connect with the community, and help make a difference in Ante’s life. Every dollar spent will go directly to his medical expenses.
A Giving Heart Saves a Heart
As Ante’s grandmother so beautifully puts it, “A giving heart saves a heart.” The Cale family is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support they’ve already received, but the journey is far from over. This is a chance for all of us to come together, to show the power of community and compassion, and to save a young man’s life.
Your support matters. Whether through a donation, a gift purchase, or simply sharing Ante’s story, you have the power to change a life. Let’s make this holiday season truly heartwarming—one gift, one dollar, one act of kindness at a time.
Donate to Ante Cale’s GoFundMe
Let’s rally for Ante and prove that no challenge is insurmountable when a community comes together.
Ante’s grandma Paula Stevens, Ante’s mon Stephanie Cale, Angela Dowell, and Addie Hinshaw.