Casey was born with Transposition of the Great Arteries and Ventricular Septal Defect. At just 2 days old, Casey had the Mustard procedure in 1982. Casey is now in end stage heart failure due to congenital heart disease, moderate-severe tricuspid valve regurgitation, sick sinus syndrome status post automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. The foundation assisted the family with travel expenses to Houston while Casey was on medical leave from work.